Students Receive Prizes on McTeacher Night

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Students recently attended McTeacher Night at the local McDonald’s and had their names drawn for some incredible prizes. McDonald’s in Sullivan has sponsored McTeacher Night for the last 10 years and donates $1,000 annually to the Sullivan PTO. They have given away a total of $10,000 in cash and $5,000 in prizes over the last 10 years. This year’s winners include Skyla Palmer, Lucy Barringer, Ryan Lawyer, Jayden Troxell, Kiley Dyer, Reagan Crouse, Matt Welch, Curtis Kite, Drew Rogers. and Mitchell Hooten. … Read More

Lorrie Morgan to Head Entertainment at 2014 Moultrie-Douglas Co. Fair

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by Doris Elmore Grand Ole Opry star Lorrie Morgan will highlight the entertainment at the 84th annual Moultrie-Douglas County Fair July 6-12 at the fairgrounds in Arthur. Morgan’s appearance is sponsored by C.H.I. Overhead Doors and LiftMaster of Arthur. She will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday night, July 12, on the Main Stage. There will be an admission fee. … Read More

Obituaries 4-16-2014: Mildred Newcomb

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Mildred  Newcomb Funeral services for Mildred Cox Newcomb, 88, of Bethany were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Penn Township Cemetery in Moweaqua. She passed away at 1:47 a.m. April 15, 2014 in her home in Bethany. … Read More

Obituaries 4-16-2014: Bill Duncan

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Bill Duncan Funeral services for William W. “Bill” Duncan, 87, of Sullivan were held at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ near Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. … Read More

Lane Celebrates 30 Years at Donnelleys

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Scott Lane celebrated his 30th service anniversary with RR Donnelley on March 25. Lane was hired at RR Donnelley in 1984 as part-time task force. He became full-time material handler later that year. Lane was then promoted to roll tender in the gravure pressroom in 1989, to assistant press lead in 1996, and to press lead, his current position in 2000. Lane and his wife, Selena, reside in Sullivan and have two children and two grandchildren. … Read More

Lady Red Can’t Knock Neoga Off, Settle for Second

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ALAH girls, boys each finish in top five, Redskins take 11th by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com With more than 10 area teams for both boys and girls, the annual Arthur Invite last Wednesday saw SOV’s girls take second place, while the host’s two groups finished in closely contested top five spots. McClain Can’t Complain Amanda McClain didn’t just walk away with three first place individual medals Wednesday evening. She also took with her two new meet records, breaking teammate Emily Neuhauser’s 2012 200m dash record of 26.40 by running a 26.21 and then doing her own 2012 400m dash record (1:00) … Read More

Last Supper Reenactment Comes to United Methodist

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Hopes are for annual tradition by Florence Hallford Reporting in Sullivan Joe Pound has long been familiar with the story of the Last Supper. But it wasn’t until he unexpectedly took part in a reenactment, did it come to life. “It totally changed their lives,” states Joe Pound about the Last Supper, referring to the 12 disciples of Jesus Christ and the supper that Christ had to celebrate, the Jewish holiday of Passover. The celebration turned into the beginning of communion and a well-known story of betrayal by Judas.  … Read More

Donations Needed for Twin Baby Girls with RSV

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by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter One of the joys of parenthood is bringing your newborn child home for the very first time. Although, it can also be quite frightening, with so many new responsibilities and the chance of your baby getting hurt or sick. Those fears came to a reality when Joshua and Jessica Ekiss’s twin girls, Anabell and Aylana Ekiss were born prematurely January 30. After their birth, the twins spent 27 days in the NICU at Carle Hospital. Both girls were released to go home February 26. … Read More

Historical Meeting to Feature Talk on Annie Oakley’s Visit to Bethany

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The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their monthly general meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday April 24 in the Heritage Center. This is a change from their usual third Thursday meeting date. The speaker for the evening will be Glenn Austin of Bethany who will be speaking on a big event for Bethany – The Day Annie Oakley Came to Town. … Read More