October 1, 2014 By Gerald Tilley Social Security Dist. Manager, Decatur Kids and kids at heart look forward to the end of October, when we use tricks and treats in equal measure to celebrate Halloween. No doubt, you’ll be passing out treats to costumed hobgoblins and hooligans in your neighborhood this Halloween night. But be careful that you’re not fooled by a different kind of trickster looking for a larger handout—such as your identity. … Read More
October 1, 2014 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com With the post-season within a week, area golf teams hosted final home matches this week, including Sullivan, who welcomed Meridian and Effingham last Wednesday. For the boys, Sullivan finished sandwiched between the competition at second place, shooting a combined 200 with Kent Taber leading the pack with a 46. Sam Mulligan and Kenneth Farley rounded out the 40s with a 47 and 49. Cody Johnson then followed with a 58, followed by Liam Bechtold’s 61 and Jacob Cameron’s 70. On the girls’ side of things, they faced off against two Meridian golfers and … Read More
Marilyn Watters Funeral services for Marilyn L. Watters, 82, of Windsor were held at 11 a.m. Monday in Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor. Burial was in Sand Creek Cemetery near Windsor. … Read More
October 1, 2014 The Mattoon Babe Ruth League will be taking registration for 2015, 16-18 year senior Babe Ruth players starting October 1-31. Players who are 16 on or before April 30 and, players who are 18 on April 30 are eligible to play as long as there is not a Babe Ruth Charter (for this age group) in their area. … Read More
October 1, 2014 Miller medals with season best 3-under par by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond/Arcola boys’ golf team ended the regular season at home Monday evening in a face-off with Cumberland and walked away with a 40-point margin of victory to end their schedule at 16-2. To no surprise it was the sophomore Clayton Miller who medaled, shooting a season best 3-under par for 32. The lone and reliable senior Chris Davis followed with a 41. The rest of the group included Shandon Herschberger’s 42, Parker Ingram’s 49, and both Blake Lindenmeyer and Dylan Bugos’ 53 for a team … Read More
Peggy Ippolito Funeral services for Peggy Greco Ippolito, 62, of Springfield were held Monday in Staab Funeral Home in Springfield with burial in Calvary Cemetery in Springfield. … Read More
October 1, 2014 Redskins roll in one-sided rout of Meridian By Joe Wheeler NP Reporter It was all Redskins Friday night as the boys in red opened up the field on the Meridian Hawks in a 47-7 win. SOV was 4-0 going into this past week’s matchup and was looking to keep things going versus a Meridian squad who has had trouble getting things going this season. The Hawks, 1-4 after Friday night, could not do anything to stop the high-powered offense of Sullivan-Okaw Valley. “We were able to get some things going in not only the running game, but … Read More
October 1, 2014 Sullivan native returns home to open studio by Ariana Cherry Reporting in Sullivan To Jolene Wright, yoga is more than just exercise. It’s about finding a calm steady body and mind while living a peaceful productive life. Wright truly understands that meaning on a personal level. Not only is she the owner and yoga instructor at “Barefoot Freedom Yoga,” but she is also a veteran. After graduating Sullivan High School in 2001, she joined the Illinois National Guard. Soon after, she was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Barefoot Freedom in 2004. After her return from … Read More
October 1, 2014 Gardner to be one of three acts by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com An Indiana native that graduated from SHS is returning to Sullivan to perform comedy this coming Saturday. Kris Gardner, a 1996 SHS alum, will open for Chris Speyrer, who will be followed by Dr. Gonzo. “[He]is hilarious and has been doing comedy since the 80s,” said Gardner of Dr. Gonzo. “I got to work with both Chris and Gonzo at Mason City Limits a while back, and they were phenomenal.” Gardner got his start in comedy a year ago this past August when he attended a … Read More
October 1, 2014 This year, Lovington’s homecoming parade will honor veterans from Lovington and area towns. U.S. Marine Major Lynn Lowder (ret.) will counsel veterans at the Lovington library Saturday morning from 10 a.m.-noon. To help celebrate veterans, Aaron Fleming and Dennis Garmon will start the parade with “The Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless the USA.” ALAH fall sports team members and coaches, bagpipers, a Cinderella carriage, Shriners groups and Tiny the Clown will join the scouts, antique cars, fire trucks and other groups. … Read More