Obituaries 10-22-2014: Ruth Brown
Ruth Brown Services to celebrate the life of Sara Ruth Brown, 93, of Decatur were held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery. … Read More
SOV Hangs On Against A&M
October 22, 2014 Raiders’ comeback falls short By Joe Wheeler Reporting in Moweaqua Up 21-0 at halftime, it was looking like a rout for SOV on what was shaping up to be an unfortunate senior night for the Central A&M Raiders. But this past Friday night the Redskins were lucky to get out of Mowequa with a win. Things got started quickly for SOV after the Raiders’ first drive stalled, and the ‘Skins scored on their second play from scrimmage. A breakout Chanley Heykoop run to start the drive set things up for a 64-yard strike to Alec Ballinger on … Read More
LTE: 10.22.14
Oktoberfest Enjoyed I would like to say to the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development that the Oktoberfest was a great idea. Oktoberfest is a good idea that gives people who have been working all week something to enjoy over the weekend. … Read More
Obituaries 10-22-2014: Raymond Cockrum
Raymond Cockrum Funeral services for Raymond M. Cockrum, 97, of Lovington were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Graveside services with military rites were at 3 p.m. in the Mitchell Cemetery in Sesser. … Read More
Lady Timberwolves Overcome Adversity on Sr. Night
October 22, 2014 Teamwork key in 3-set victory over Bement By Joe Wheeler Bethany Reporter Bement was in town Thursday evening and looking to spoil Okaw Valley’s senior night for the ladies in black. The Lady Bulldogs came out strong in the first set, scoring three in a row before OV would get on the board. Some Bement errors and two OV kills would even things up at four early in the set, and later the home team would string together six points in a row. Bement would battle back, one point at a time, to eventually tie it up … Read More
Understanding Illinois: Expert Says “No” on Amendments
October 22, 2014 By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist We should always be careful about amending the Illinois Constitution because if problems arise later, the document is very difficult to change. Voters will face two proposed amendments on the November ballot. Both sound like motherhood and apple pie provisos, yet a constitutional law expert thinks both are flawed and should be rejected. … Read More
Obituaries 10-22-2014: Anne H. Baker
Anne Baker Anne H. Baker, 94, of Sullivan, formerly of Decatur, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Monday October 20, 2014 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Paul McGhghy officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park in Harristown. … Read More
Obituaries 10-22-2014: Toni Riley
Toni Riley Toni S. Riley, 61, of Bethany, died at 6:10 a.m. Sunday October 19, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Celebration of Life services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Burial will be in French Cemetery in Allenville. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday). … Read More
New Coffee, Wine Lounge Premieres Near Square
October 22, 2014 5 West trying to bring the urban to the rural, while staying casual by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Cathrine Craig and husband J.R. never ran or owned a coffee shop before, let alone a hybrid coffee/wine/beer shop. So they did what anyone new to something would or should do. A lot of research. But before ever researching espresso grinds or milk stouts or merlots, the Craigs first had to discover such an idea. … Read More
A&M Proves Too Much for Sullivan
October 22, 2014 Lady Raiders win in two sets by Aaron Dyer Sullivan Reporter If there was a chance for an upset in the Central Illinois Conference last Thursday between the Central A & M the Lady Redskins, the first set certainly didn’t show it. Sullivan was downed easily 25-14 before they ladies in red showed some determination in the second, though they would eventually fall there too, 25-19. … Read More