OV Baseball Awards
EK Looks To Fuel Windsor With Support, New Choices
June 25, 2014 Grand opening set for early July by Ariana Cherry Reporting in Windsor Roger Bragg and Jon England, owners of Sullivan EK Petroleum, do their share when it comes to giving back to the community. According to the two owners, since 2012, EK has donated over $6,000 to scholarship funds for local schools by donating a penny per gallon of gas. The company has also supported the Sullivan athletic fund through events such as the Three for Three Point Challenge where $3 is donated for every three-point shot made. And now Bragg and England have their sights set … Read More
Attempted Murder Suspect Leads Police on High Speed Chase
Updated June 25, 2014 Pursuit goes through Sullivan, Windsor, before ending in Effingham County by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A man wanted for attempted murder in Macon County led local authorities on a 30 minute car chase last Tuesday afternoon before being apprehended in Effingham County. According to Lovington police chief Christian Swisher, at approximately 4:54 p.m. Tuesday a Lovington officer was dispatched to the Casey’s General Store for an irate male subject. Officer Jay Clark responded to the Lovington Casey’s and spoke with the complainant about the male subject, later identified as Franklin Lee Small Jr., 33, who is wanted for attempted … Read More
Saunders Retires as Lovington Library Director
June 25, 2014 Barlow to take over July 1 by Ariana Cherry Reporting in Lovington A library can often be the face and heart of a community– a place of knowledge, entertainment and social activities. And the face who represents a library plays a very vital role. Library directors are not just responsible for the books-but they are the ones who spend time with the patrons to develop personal relationships. From the stream of people who attended Lovington Library’s open house Saturday for retiring director Suzy Saunders, it was clear that there were plenty of those relationships built. … Read More
Understanding Illinois: Eliminate Pensions for Elected Officials
June 25, 2014 By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist A recent Gallup poll found that a smaller percentage of Illinois residents have trust in their state government than in any other state. Only 28 percent of Illinois residents evinced “a great deal” or “a fair amount” of trust in their state government. Rhode Island was next lowest at 40 percent and in several states such as North Dakota and Wyoming three quarters of responded had trust in their governments. Gallup cited corruption in the state as a factor in this lack of trust. … Read More
It’s Just Golden…Peer Pressure: A Human Quandary
June 25, 2014 by John Golden NP Columnist I can remember back when I was a young student in school, the teachers would often warn us of how dangerous and powerful peer pressure could be. I also remember how we were told that one day our friends would possibly try and push us into situations while repeating cliché phrases like “everybody is doing it” or “don’t be lame”. In every explanation, we were told that it would inevitably be another misguided sole pushing us down rocky paths. There is no doubt that there have been certain moments scattered throughout my … Read More
Agri-Fab®, Inc. Launches New Split Second Kinetic Log Splitter With Industry First Features
June 25, 2014 When it comes to splitting wood for home use or firewood sales, having the right equipment for the job can alleviate backbreaking work and a time consuming task. Yet, finding a log splitter that stands up to the tough logs and makes the job not only easy, but also comfortable was hard to find. Until now. On June 25, Agri-Fab®, Incorporated launched the new Split Second Log Splitter to help “take the time and back bending pain out of splitting wood.” Engineered using kinetic technology, the Split Second log splitter uses rotating twin 90 pound fly wheels … Read More
OV Bass Fishing Awards
With Big Act and Entertainment Tent, Celebration Enjoyed by Many
June 25, 2014 New additions, important aspect by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com From the SOV fundraiser dinner Friday to the firework display Saturday evening, the day-and-a-half long Bethany Celebration was once again a success according to organizers. “We feel it went over really, really well this year,” said Heidi Ward, the Bethany Celebration chairperson. “We have heard nothing but great feedback from everyone that attended so far. There were people in the park constantly enjoying activities, whereas in the past few years, attendance seemed to die down somewhat during the Saturday afternoon hours.” But with this year featuring an entertainment tent … Read More