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
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
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
September 3, 2014 To show thanks for their service to local communities, McDonald’s® Restaurants of Central Illinois will offer all local police officers, fire fighters, and EMS workers a free small McCafé Smoothie from September 8-12. … Read More
September 3, 2014 The Okaw Valley High School Student Council has announced their annual Homecoming Week for September 8-13. The overall theme to this year’s festivities is “Best of Broadway”. … Read More
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
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
September 3, 2014 Warriors middle hitting, blocking too much for ALAH by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After Thursday night’s 25-21, 25-17 defeat at the hands of Tuscola, it’s clear that given the Knights’ volleyball success in the last three years in particular, area teams are anxious for a win. “In the locker room before we came out, the girls said that’s something they’d never done before,” said Tuscola head coach Lydia Benson. “So this is one of those things in our season that we’re always going to look back on and focus on if we start going down hill or need … Read More
September 3, 2014 Matthew E. Armer wanted in four counties and one state by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A manhunt that began early Tuesday evening near Windsor was later concluded unsuccessful. According to Moultrie County Sheriff’s deputy Gary Carol, county deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant to Matthew E. Armer, 41, of Trilla, Tuesday at 3:12 p.m. when Armer fled on foot into a corn field. A search then commenced with Moultrie County deputies assisted by Sullivan, Windsor, and Mattoon police as well as Coles and Shelby county deputies. The Illinois State police also assisted with patrol units and … Read More
Orris Drew Celebration of Life services for Orris R. Drew, 87, of Sullivan were at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Tim Henderson officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68 was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. He died at 6:16 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2014 in his home. … Read More