July 30, 2014 The Christian, non-profit musical ministry Adam’s Road will be in concert August 13 at Solid Rock Chapel in Sullivan. Music and testimony will begin at 7 p.m. and is free of charge for the public. Solid Rock Chapel is located at 1213 East Jackson in Sullivan. For more information about the group, visit www.adamsroadministry.com. … Read More
Area schools will begin on the following days: Sullivan Aug. 14-Full Day SES: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. SMS/SHS:8:14 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Okaw Valley Aug. 14-Teacher Institute Aug. 15-Half Day 8-11:30 a.m. Aug. 18-Full Day 8 a.m.-3:18 p.m. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Aug. 29-Dismissal at 2:15 p.m. Sept. 2-Full Day 8:15 a.m.-3:13 p.m. … Read More
July 29, 2014 Multiple-alarm fire devastates Sullivan restaurant by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A blaze that lasted nearly two hours ravaged a family diner in Sullivan Tuesday morning. The Red Apple family restaurant caught fire approximately at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday according to the restaurant’s staff. Manager Tim Halili said that at the time, the only item cooking was bacon in the deep fryers. “I turned around and saw flames,” he said. “I then told everyone to get outside.” … Read More
June C. Pedigo June C. Pedigo, 90, of Sullivan died at 6:05 p.m. Friday July 25 in Sullivan Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with visitation one hour before the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
July 23, 2014 The Okaw Valley Orchard will be the site for a Hummingbird Festival scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 27. In years past dozens of hummingbirds have been present to “wow” festival visitors. Vernon Kleen, a licensed hummingbird bander and associated with the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders, will begin the festival at 1 p.m. with a short discussion about hummingbirds and explain why they are banded. After the discussion, hummingbirds will be captured and banded. … Read More
July 23, 2014 Elderly face struggles with second raising by Ariana Cherry Sullivan Reporter When grandparents reach the age of retirement, most of their goals consist of relaxation, travel, getting involved with new hobbies or catching up with family and grandchildren, but for some grandparents, this won’t be the story. Many grandparents here in Moultrie and neighboring counties are now finding themselves heading households and caring for their grandchildren. According to the Illinois Department on Aging, grandparents raising grandchildren is considered an epidemic by the federal government. Common factors that result in grandparents raising their grandchildren are alcohol and drug … Read More
July 23, 2014 With merger, financial updates given including Atwood-Hammond money by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter The former Arthur-Lovington District School Board opened their July 16 meeting as the Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond (ALAH) District with new superintendent Kenny Schwengel and administrative assistant, Audrey Fleener, who served as an administrative assistant at Atwood-Hammond High School for 23 years, and will be serving her 24th year at the ALAH district. “I’ve been a superintendent for nine years, but there’s always a learning curve when you switch districts,” said Schwengel, in a separate interview. “As far as goals, first and foremost, I intend to work toward … Read More
July 23, 2014 Father-son pair bring in 14.77lbs. of fish Submitted by Barry Featheringill Bright and early Saturday morning with the sun coming up over the water and peaking out from behind the scattered clouds, Illinois-Kaskaskia Fishers of Men Legacy series tournament anglers left Wolf Creek State Park searching to fill their livewell with that limit of fish that would push them to the lead in points standing. At takeoff it was a very close race to get the points champion leader award, but as fish were brought to the scales, it was clear that the father- son duo of … Read More