Bob Ernst A Celebration of Life service for Robert E. “Bob” Ernst, 78, of Sullivan was at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Mason Point Chapel with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Reed Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He died at 9:07 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2014 in Mason Point in Sullivan surrounded by his family. … Read More
October 1, 2014 Springfield’s Kraft a major force in 13-1 win over Redskins By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter The Sullivan middle school baseball team came up short in the sectional championship game Saturday at Dwight Wooters Field in Shelbyville. Facing Springfield Blessed Sacrament, the Redskins kept it close until the fifth inning and ultimately fell 13-1. Caden Ellis took the mound for the Redskins season finale Saturday and pitched well on a hot day, taking a clean sheet into the fourth inning. But with the score tied 0-0 in the top of the fourth Ellis finally ran into trouble when … Read More
Patricia Drake A graveside memorial service for Patricia G. Drake, 77, of Sullivan will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday Oct. 4 in Roselawn Mound Cemetery in Charleston followed by a luncheon at the Senior Center in Sullivan. … Read More
October 1, 2014 by Jerry Ginther NP Guest Columnist One thing that comes to mind when I reflect on the schools in Sullivan was what was located at the top of the stairs at the east entrance of Lowe School. On the wall at the top of the stairs there was a plaque depicting the Ten Commandments. If memory serves, I believe an identical plaque was posted on the opposite wall as well, so, no matter which side of the stairs you ascended you would see one or the other. I suppose that sticks in my memory because I do … Read More
October 1, 2014 SHS seniors repair outdoor benches in time for homecoming by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Instead of making model rockets or CO2 cars, the manufacturing II class at Sullivan High School has been working on something less fun. But that’s okay with the students. The all senior class comprised of seven boys began working to repair the three outdoor benches in front of the high school about two weeks ago and hope to have them completely done and put back together in time for homecoming Friday. “This is the first really big, serious project that we’ve got to do … Read More
October 1, 2014 The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond soccer team fell to 7-4 on the year following back-to-back losses. After defeating Meridian in the opening game of the St. Teresa Invitational Tournament a week ago Monday, ALAH fell to the host 3-2 last Thursday. “This was a very physical game, but we came ready to play,” said head coach Jeff Trower. “St.T took the lead early. We played very well in the second half and scored to tie the game at 2-2. They were only able to score one point, and we were wearing down, but we ran out time.” … Read More
October 1, 2014 ALAH falls to 3-2 on the year By Matt Kracht NP Sports Writer Agame with conference championship implications was eventually clasped onto by the Purple Riders who pulled away in the second half to defeat the Knights 48-21 on Friday night at Wilson field. A 19-14 halftime score ballooned late as Arcola dominated the time of possession, keeping the Knights offense from finding any sort of rhythm and controlled the game with a strong ground attack that wore out the Knights’ defense. … Read More
September 24, 2014 OV volleyball loses three set heartbreaker to decide third by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com In recent history, the Windsor volleyball tournament hasn’t been the Timberwolves’ best showing. In fact, the last three years, Okaw Valley has failed to make it into any of the top four deciding games, going a combined 2-7. And it was this recent hardship at the Blue Devils’ annual invitational that made the Timberwolves’ fourth place finish all the more surprising, not to mention, pleasing. “The last three years we’ve been at this tournament the very first match, we weren’t even awake,” said second … Read More
September 24, 2014 OV girls finish third as a team by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Okaw Valley senior Paige Harlin did what was expected of her Saturday at the Windsor Invitational. Play like the dominate golfer that she is. So dominate, in fact, the senior shot just two strokes over par after 18 holes for a combined score of 75, taking the top individual place. In fact, Harlin shot just one stroke off of the top boys’ medalist, which was Windsor’s Tristan Warner with a 74. … Read More