The Dine with a Doc®-Sullivan June 3
At this month’s Dine with a Doc®, Dr. Wesley Allan will present from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3 at the Max J. Knight Community Building at Mason Point. … Read More
Obituaries 5/-28-2014: William Neeley
William Neeley William Lee Neeley Sr., 81, of Effingham, formerly of Decatur, died Thursday may 22, 2014 in his daughter’s home. A service celebrating his life will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home in Decatur with visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery. … Read More
Understanding China: Passion for Education Impressive
By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist I am spending May in Shanghai as a visiting scholar at Fudan University where I am teaching a short course in American government for smart senior undergraduate students. I also lecture to graduate students on various topics in American politics. The English of my students is impressive indeed, and no translation is needed. Because Shanghai scored highest in the world in 2012 in the math education achievement of 15 year olds, I asked my host professor if she might contact her child’s middle school to see if I could learn how the schools in Shanghai … Read More
A Missed Opportunity as Lady T-Wolves Fall in Championship
Can’t defeat A&M a third time by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Despite defeating Central A&M two previous times this year, the Okaw Valley softball team couldn’t make it a third in the regional championship Friday, instead falling 3-9. While the offense didn’t have its strongest outing, tallying seven hits total, it was the defense, or at times, lack thereof, that made Friday’s battle all the more difficult. After Amanda McClain led her team from the mound for the first two innings of stalemate play, Abigail Weybright took over in the third, with McClain trying to avoid any potential injury with her … Read More
Rules of the Road Review Course June 4
A Rules of the Road Review Course for all citizens will be offered at Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. in Sullivan on June 4 from 10-11:30 a.m. The course is free to anyone who wishes to attend. … Read More
Benefits to Help Family with Daughter’s Rare Condition
Only 200 known cases of Trisomy 14 Mosaic known since 1970 by Jake Dilley Reporting in Sullivan Faith Lutheran Church will sponsor medical benefits for Sullivan’s Wagner family in the next two weekends, following Presley Wagner, six month old daughter of Andy and Shelbi, being diagnosed with the rare disease Trisomy 14 Mosaic. With only 200 known cases in the world since 1970, it is a lifelong syndrome in which Presley has already taken on some traits, such as cleft hand, conductive hearing loss, slow respiratory development and short/little stature. And while Presley currently sees doctors in Decatur, Springfield, Champaign, … Read More
Obituaries 5-28-2014: Norma Johnson
Norma Johnson Funeral services for Norma Jean Johnson, 83, of Windsor, were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Windsor Christian Church. Burial was in Sand Creek Cemetery near Windsor. … Read More
American Cancer Society to “Paint the Town Purple” in Celebration of Relay For Life of Moultrie County
The American Cancer Society will “Paint the Town Purple” in celebration of its annual Relay For Life event, Friday, June 13. Relay For Life volunteers will be encouraging area groups, churches, businesses, and homes by decorating the towns for the Relay For Life of Moultrie County. By “painting the towns” of Moultrie County, the community can join the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event. … Read More
Arthur-Lovington Acquires More Parking, Begins Planning for New Roof
Board passes own sales tax resolution, in step with Sullivan by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter The Arthur-Lovington School District acquired extra parking space at their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 14. An additional city lot, located at the corner of Park and Ash Street, was purchased for $34,500. Recently, this spot became available for sale, and the district found that it would be a convenient area for parking space. Funds from the district farm that was previously sold will be used to help pay for the additional lot. … Read More
Army Veteran Gets Surprise Thank You Saturday
Arthur native attends, thinking it just a speaking engagement by Jake Dilley Reporting in Bethany With the sun shining, the churchyard and sanctuary festooned in star-spangled ribbons and flowers and service and awareness flags dancing around in the breeze, this was the alluring scene set before those in attendance Saturday at Natalie Elliott’s Thank-A-Veteran program held at Church House Treasures in Bethany. … Read More