August 13, 2014 Lovington’s homecoming celebration will feature help for American veterans. U.S. Marine Major Charles “Lynn” Lowder (ret.) will speak to veterans and other interested people about the plight of the American veterans 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, October 11, at the Lovington Public Library. … Read More
August 13, 2014 High honor now within grasp by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com “Congratulations, Eagle Scout.” Three simple words that so many Boy Scouts hope to one day hear, they perhaps don’t completely encompass the years of merit badges attained nor the hours and hours of work on their Eagle Scout project. But for two local scouts, Benjamin Berner and Sean Johnson, hearing these words recently were well worth the time, money, and work. “The Eagle Scout project is the last major requirement before a boy becomes an Eagle Scout,” explained Troop 39 Scoutmaster Jeff White. “He must earn 21 merit … Read More
Don Snyder Graveside services for Donald W. “Don” Snyder, 85, of Sullivan were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Greenhill Cem-etery in Sullivan with Pastor Paul McGhghy officiating. Military rites were conducted by Sullivan Am-erican Legion Post #68. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan was in charge of arrangements. He died at 6 a.m. Tuesday August 5, 2014 in Mason Point in Sullivan. … Read More
August 13, 2014 by Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist The official insect of our state is endangered, at least here in Illinois. The numbers of the glorious monarch butterfly have declined sharply in recent years throughout the Midwest and at the overwintering sites in central Mexico. Should we care? What can be done about it, if anything? Twenty years ago, when I walked the Rock Island Trail northwest of Peoria, I would come upon profusions of the orange butterflies with their striking black and white markings. Yet this past weekend, on a prairie walk at Jubilee College in Peoria County, my … Read More
Louanne Harned Louanne Harned, 78,of Sullivan, died at 10:47 a.m. Saturday August 9, 2014 in her residence. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan, with Pastor Paul McGhghy officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. The family requests casual attire. … Read More
August 13, 2014 The fifth annual George A Sentel Masonic Lodge Golf Outing will be held this Saturday, August 16 at the Sullivan Country Club. Tee off will be at 9 a.m., and it is a shotgun start, best ball event. The event includes 18 holes of golf, meal, and a chance for a trip for two to Hawaii. The event is open to the public for anyone wishing to participate. … Read More
Antique tractors and operators will be moldboard plowing Saturday, August 23 at the Steve Buxton farm west of Sullivan. … Read More
August 13, 2014 by William C Bailey School of Agriculture at Western Illinois University Over the past number of years, I have discussed food safety issues in China several times. One column discussed contaminated pet food, imported from China, while another column centered on contaminated infant formula that was manufactured and sold in China. The most recent Chinese food scare has a local spin – two Illinois firms are involved, one that produced the questionable products and the other that unknowingly sold them. The two firms, with headquarters 45 miles apart, are working together to solve a problem from half way … Read More
Lindsey Daugherty Lindsey Wray Daugherty, 86, of Arthur, died at 10:13 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2014 in Sullivan Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Vine Street Christian Church in Arthur with the Rev. Dawn Ingram officiating. Burial will follow in the Arthur Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Shrader Funeral Home in Arthur. … Read More
August 13, 2014 Lovington Assembly of God is launching a new youth group, Impact Youth Ministry, which will meet 6:30-8 p.m. every Thursday beginning August 21 Impact Youth Ministry is a time when teenagers in sixth through 12th grade may come together to fellowship, worship, and grow in their faith in Christ. Impact’s focus is through discipleship by enabling and equipping this generation of teens to come to know God in a real, tangible, life-changing way and to be a powerful witness to the people with whom they interact. For more information contact the church office at 873-8791. … Read More