SOVCC Competes at Charleston

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September 10, 2014 Competing at the Charleston Invitational last Saturday, the SOV girls’ cross country team took eighth, while their male counterparts finished 12th. “This is a good race to get our first invitational jitters out of the way,” said head coach Ted Walk. “This is the only time we see most of these teams since almost all are multiple times our size. Girls placed eighth and ran extremely well. Our best time last year was Carlin Nuzzo at 23:05 and we finished five girls better than that this year.” Laine Cameron finished first for SOV with a time of … Read More

Lady Knights Get on Track with Back-to-Back Wins

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September 10, 2014 2-0 run at home heading into own tourney by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After suffering two losses to begin the season, the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond volleyball team rebounded with back-to-back wins at home against Villa Grove last Thursday followed by Monticello Monday. Compared to the Lady Knights’ first match against Tuscola, which they dropped 25-21, 25-17, Monday’s two-set win saw a more fluid offense with fewer attacking errors and much more solid serving. Freshman Madison Brown tallied three aces, while Abby Foreman and Emily Seegmiller each had one. Seegmiller also led the team in kills with nine, while Brown had … Read More

ALAH Soccer Goes 5-0 with Win Over Meridian

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September 10, 2014 The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond soccer team stayed perfect on the season Tuesday with a 5-0 win over Meridian, thanks in part to Jovany Martinez’ fourth hat trick of the year. The Knights recorded 24 shots on goal, with Martinez leading the way with three goals. Bradley Miller and Javi Briseno each added one a piece. … Read More

Jesse White’s Vehicle Renewal Sticker Receipt Legislation Signed Into Law

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September 3, 2014 Allows people to drive if they have proof of recently purchased vehicle renewal sticker Legislation proposed by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to allow a printed receipt from the Secretary of State to serve temporarily as the vehicle renewal sticker was recently signed into law by the governor. The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2015. … Read More

Seeing a Cut, Above

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September 3, 2014 Unique fundraiser brings in money for Moultrie Relay for Life Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter Have you ever thought it might be fun to journey through a corn maze? Well on Thursday evening August 28 some 60 people did just that at Buxton’s Garden Farm west of Sullivan. But this wasn’t just any maze nor was it a search for any exit. Particpants gathered for the public unveiling of the maze, which was cut to depict the American Cancer Society’s Ribbon of Hope, with proceeds going to the Moultrie County Relay for Life. … Read More

A Wet August Wraps Up a Cool, Wet Summer in Illinois

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September 3, 2014 The 12th wettest August in Illinois finishes out the 10th wettest summer on record. While August was slightly warmer than average, the summer was cooler than average, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. The statewide average precipitation for August was 5.18 inches, 1.59 inches above average. The wettest area of the state was Cook County. The largest monthly total was from a site in Cicero with 10.20 inches of precipitation. There were a few areas in the northwest and east-central Illinois with only 2 to 3 inches of rainfall. … Read More

SOV Splits Cornjerkers Wide Open 73-0 for Opening Win

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September 3, 2014 Redskin bench makes big contributions by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com SOV may have deferred receiving the opening kickoff in Hoopeston Friday night, but it didn’t much matter. The Redskins got the ball back less than two minutes into the quarter. Four yards later, SOV was up 14-0. And these initial plays only foreshadowed the eventual 73-0 opening win. “It’s important to get that first win under your belt especially when you’re bringing in a new system and everything,” said new SOV head coach Gerald Temples. “I thought our kids played hard.” As the game grew on, other signs … Read More

Knights Soccer Starts the Season 3-0 in Spectacular Fashion

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September 3, 2014 Martinez averaging hat trick per game by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com What is more impressive than the Knights 3-0 start to their season is the fact that Jovany Martinez has had a hat trick in each game. In fact, so far, the junior has scored 10 goals and is averaging just over three per match. The fireworks first began in the Knights’ opener at Georgetown-Ridge Farm, whom ALAH defeated 4-2. In addition to Martinez’ three goals, Javi Briseno added a goal. The Knights then took it to Mt. Pulaski on Saturday, winning 7-1. … Read More