New Class at ALAH Helps Students Transition into Careers

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October 8, 2014 First year class hopes to expand in coming years by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter With today’s unstable work economy, students need help with developing employment skills, making appropriate career choices and on-the-job training. It is more difficult than ever for students (both high school and college) to find work after graduation. As a guide to professional job experience for students at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School, a new course, cooperative education, has been developed. “The goal of this program is to provide the opportunity for students to develop occupational skills that smooth students’ pathways from high school to advanced … Read More

LOVC Volleyball Tournament Proves Challenging for OV, ALAH

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October 8, 2014 Timberwolves fall in two, Knights hangs on in three By Joe Wheeler Reporting in Arcola Competition was fierce Saturday as two area teams faced stiff competition from conference tournament foes. Only one would find a way to win, however, as Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond would barely edge out Bement. Tournament play began for Okaw Valley at 9 a.m. Saturday morning, taking on the number one seeded team Sangamon Valley. … Read More

Sullivan Runs Out of Steam in Three-Set Loss to Windsor

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October 8, 2014 Lady Red drop close second set, then third by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com One point could have made all the difference. And it did. For Windsor. The Lady Blue Devils managed to steal back a victory from Sullivan Monday night after losing the first set 25-23 by going on to win the next two 25-27, 25-20. “It was all about the mental game tonight,” said Sullivan head coach Krista Smith. “We came out strong and showed our skill set, and then they adjusted to our skill set, and then mentally we just broke.” Sullivan emerged with Brittin Boyer’s … Read More

Knights Spoil Bronco Homecoming with Comeback Victory

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October 8, 2014 ALAH climbs back from 14-point deficit to win by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After a second quarter scoring draught and a Bronco kickoff return for a touchdown to open the third, Friday night’s conference contest wasn’t looking good for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond. But somehow, the Knights dug in and climbed out of the hole to win narrowly 27-26. While the Knights started the scoring off with a Steven Wright 10-yard rushing touchdown just 7:54 into the first quarter, ALAH was held scoreless the rest of the half. Meanwhile, the Broncos immediately responded with an 8-play series that ended with a … Read More

Obituaries 10-8-2014: Ann Kuhns

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Ann Kuhns Funeral services for Lizzie “Ann” Kuhns, 90, of Arthur were held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Sunnyside Mennonite Church in rural Arcola where she was a member. Burial was in Sunnyside Mennonite Church Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola assisted with arrangements. … Read More

Knights Soccer Takes Second in Mattoon Tourney

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October 8, 2014 Nearly upset host for crown by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Jeff Trower and his team had to wait around Saturday afternoon to see whether they would be coming home with a trophy after tying two games and winning one in the 14th annual Mattoon soccer tournament. “First time ever,” said the head coach Trower. “It’s great.” The  Knights would only need to stick around till the half of Mattoon’s game against St. Joseph Ogden, at which point the Green Wave were up 4-0 and would go on to win easily 7-0, putting the title out of reach for … Read More

Secretary of State Offices to Close Oct. 13

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October 8, 2014 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities that are normally open Monday through Friday will be closed Monday, October 13, in observance of Columbus Day. Driver Services facilities that are normally open Tuesday through Saturday will be closed on Saturday, October 11. All Driver Services facilities will be open for regular business on Tuesday, October 14. … Read More