Lady T-Wolves Win Against Non-Conference Foe

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September 24, 2014 Aces plentiful as OV routs Edinburg by Joe Wheeler Bethany Reporter After splitting four games in the Windsor Invitational this past weekend to earn fourth place, the Okaw Valley Lady Timberwolves dominated a Monday night matchup against the Edinburg Lady Wildcats. Things were all positive as the girls from OV looked like a well-oiled machine, sending the Wildcats home in just two sets. Teamwork was key Monday evening, as was a string of aces from middle-hitter Megan Dash in both sets. Dash combined with Caity Ohm and Hayley Carlson for a team total nine aces. … Read More

Disabled Deer Hunting Blinds Available

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September 24, 2014 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is offering additional deer hunting opportunities at Whitley Creek Recreation Area in Moultrie County for disabled deer hunters holding a state issued P2A card. Disabled hunters will be able to reserve one of four blinds in the closed recreation area during archery deer season, as well as disabled hunters holding a valid Lake Shelbyville Project Moultrie second shotgun season or Lake Shelbyville Project Moultrie muzzleloader season permit. All four blinds were built by Boy Scouts to earn their Eagle Scout status. … Read More

Mobile Mammography Available Locally

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September 24, 2014 Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Mobile Mammography Services will be at the SBL Sullivan Clinic October 30. The Mobile Mammography van helps provide mammograms to women who may not otherwise have access to, or be able to afford these life-saving preventive screens. Women who qualify will receive their mammogram free. Staffed by technologists from the Sarah Bush Lincoln Mammography Department, the mobile mammography van provides digital mammography technology, the same quality services found at the Health Center. All staff members are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology and are further certified in mammography. To make an appointment … Read More

Sullivan Council Rescinds Vote on Purchase of Patterson Property

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September 24, 2014 Appraisal comes in far below asking price by Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter Council members voted to rescind a vote taken earlier this month to purchase a piece of property. Following a 3-2 vote at the Sullivan city council meeting September 8 to purchase the property located at 402 S Patterson for $40,000 an independent appraisal was since obtained. Due to Freedom of Information Act exclusions, the appraisal amount is not yet public knowledge until either the ongoing negotiations are completed or are terminated. However, the appraisal was described by Mayor Ann Short as well below the asking … Read More

Sullivan Area Arts Calling for Artists for Artoberfest 2014

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September 24, 2014 The fourth annual Artoberfest contest will be held during the Octoberfest, October 17-18. Sponsored by the Sullivan Area Arts, this contest is open to anyone in high school and older to enter original works of art including three-dimensional and photographic work. The site for this year’s event is Cathrine’s Gallery, Gifts & More located at 7 West Jefferson just off the square in Sullivan. … Read More

Lady Knights Stay Solid in Win Over Tri-County

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September 24, 2014 Consistent play finds ALAH through in two-set victory by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com In both of Thursday night’s sets, ALAH had to power past a stubborn Tri-County team but did so successfully to win 25-21, 25-21. In the first, ALAH had to overcome Tri-County’s lead but would after the Lady Titans’ miscommunication tied the game at 11-11. ALAH then fought on the ensuing volley with two point-saving digs before a kill attempt by Tri-County went out. Alyssa McArthur then landed a kill to put ALAH up 13-11. … Read More

Sullivan’s Cardiac Kids Come Back to Win Regional Championship

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September 24, 2014 Top of the seventh heroics earn Redskins title by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Head coach John Harwood  is only 27 years old. Nonetheless, he still nearly had a coronary Monday night in the top of the seventh inning when his middle school baseball team trailed no. 1 seed Argenta-Oreana 7-6 in what was the regional championship. “They came back, and I about had a heart attack,” said Harwood. “They don’t stop fighting, and that’s something that’s changed from the beginning of the season. We used to kind of roll over and play dead. That happened in Shelbyville when … Read More

Sullivan Edges Past OV in Home Quadrangular Golf Match

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September 17, 2014 Three Redskins shoot 40s to earn second by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Hosting Okaw Valley, Shelbyville, and Meridian last Thursday, the Sullivan boys’ golf team earned second place, but only after squeaking by Okaw Valley. Sullivan’s top three golfers shot in the 40s, while OV had two in seniors Devon Still, who shot a 46, and Jay Orris, who shot a 48. The Redskins’ Sam Mulligan and Kent Taber each shot a 46, while Joey Davison was three strokes behind at 49. Rounding out the team score was Eric Keller (56), Tommy Schibur (60), and Adam White (59) … Read More