The 2014 Spring Trout Fishing season in Illinois will begin at 5 a.m. Saturday, April 5, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Marc Miller announced recently. “The spring trout season is always a great time for families to go fishing and catch some tasty trout, and we’re delighted to be able to add several new locations for trout fishing,” said Director Miller. … Read More
Let-down in the fourth spells demise by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter There was only one inning that went totally awry for the ALAH Knights last Wednesday vs St. Teresa in a non-conference matchup on the diamond. But one inning is all that is needed. Atwood junior Ross Ryan held the Bulldogs in check through the first three innings of play. “Ross did a great job for us today,” Knights head coach Craig Moffett commented. “He threw a lot of strikes for us early, and these were his first innings of the year. He stepped up with runners in scoring position—second … Read More
Tough conference tests later this week by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After losses to both Windsor/Stew-Stras and Maroa-Forsyth last week, the Okaw Valley softball team rebounded with two strong performances to improve to 3-2 on the year. First taking on Argenta last Wednesday, the Lady Timberwolves blew open a close game in the bottom of the fifth with four runs to help solidify their 8-5 win. … Read More
The 2014 camping season began with the early opening of Area 5 at the Forrest W. “Bo” Wood Campground on Tuesday, April 1. These campsites (114 – 141) are available on a first come, first served basis and sites will be paid for using the honor vault system until Thursday, April 17. From May 8 to May 14, prior to the official opening date, Lone Point Campground is offering free first come, first served camping. Lone Point Campground will host an open house on May 9 and May 10. There will be activities for all ages, inflatable bounce houses, bands, … Read More
One hit surrendered, 14 K’s from Altamont’s Ledbetter by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Sullivan played the first 5 2/3 innings of softball perfectly in the field against Altamont Monday. Zeros were on the scoreboard for both sides, no errors either way, and sophomore Heidi Clements looked as if she could throw all night. Then there was the one that got away. … Read More
Isabel Stinnett A memorial visitation for Isabel Stinnett, 86, of Decatur was held Tuesday in Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. … Read More
William Bradford Hurt William Bradford Hurt, 91, of Sullivan died at 10:45 p.m. Friday March 28, 2014 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with visitation one hour before the service. Burial with military rites will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
Seniors come together for annual V- Day Luncheon by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter It is said that love is the tie that binds relationships. At the Sixth Annual Senior Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Poetry Contest Friday, area seniors and citizens reflected on spouses, either living or past, parents, and family in an afternoon full of food, desserts, and poetry. “We talked about any problems that we had. So if there was a misunderstanding, we solved it right then and there. That’s what made it possible,” said Wilma Wilhelm of her 65-year marriage with Gilbert Ray. “He passed away at 93 … Read More
