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

LLC Honors Glazebrook with Exemplary Trustee Award

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September 17, 2014 The Lake Land College Board of Trustees awarded Leland Glazebrook as a posthumous recipient of the Clem G. Phipps Exemplary Trustee Award last Tuesday evening. His surviving family members – Richard Glazebrook and wife Carol; Roger Glazebrook and wife Sara; Sarah Glazebrook-Perry and husband Todd; and Jim Glazebrook and wife Tena – received the award on his behalf. … Read More

In 3-2 Vote, Council Agrees to Purchase Patterson Property for $40,000

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September 17, 2014 Dissenting votes cite lack of appraisal, believe price is too high by Barry Featheringill & Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After meeting in closed session last Monday to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, the Sullivan city council then emerged and voted 3-2 in favor of moving forward on the purchase of property located at 402 S. Patterson for $40,000. Commissioners Mike Kirk and Monte LeCrone both dissented, each citing that the price was, in their opinions, too high. “Would it be logical for the city to own it?  Sure,” … Read More