Religion in the Classroom; A Right?

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by Christina Brown According to the First Amendment, everyone has the right to religious freedom, everyone can cherish one’s god in his or her own way, everyone can freely speak of their religion. Somehow, public schools have gone against the right to have freedom of religion within its walls. The children, kindergarten to fifth grade, the preteenagers, sixth grade to eighth grade, and the teenagers, freshmen to senior, all have the right of religion taken away for eight hours five days a week. Why do schools believe they have the power to monitor what is said about religion within the … Read More

Atchison Two-Hits A&M as Redskins Hang On for 2-1 Win

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Final inning nearly provides comeback for Raiders by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Pitching has been pretty good recently for the Redskins baseball team. Saturday Nick Frerichs two-hit Danville Schlarman en route to a 14-0 win, and Tuesday Shane Atchison returned the favor with a complete game two-hit gem of his own against Central A&M, striking out nine and walking three along with the two hits. “Shane has been solid all season,” Redskins head coach Troy Rogers said. “He knows how to pitch, he’s a bulldog on the mound—he’s out there with no sleeves because he’s crazy—he worked ahead in the … Read More

OV Errors as Tabb’s Three Hits Seal ALAH’s 8-5 LOVC Win

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Lady Wolves out strong but can’t sustain by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter It’s not often that in one inning with one hit, a team can score five runs. But that’s exactly what happened last Wednesday in Arthur as Okaw Valley’s softball team stumbled with two errors to let Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond take a lead they wouldn’t give up. “If you take away the one inning where we gave Arthur-Lovington five runs off one hit and two errors, we played them well,” said OV head coach Dave Benning. “You can’t give a team five runs in an inning, especially a good team like … Read More

Obituaries 4-16-2014: Larry McGlade

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Larry McGlade Larry L. McGlade, 79, of Decatur died April 9, 2014 in Decatur memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 26, 1934 in Decatur, a son of Chester and Velma Leibongood McGlade. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator in steel fabrication and served in the U.S. Army. … Read More

Pancake Breakfast Saturday at Legion

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Boy Scout Troop 39 will hold its annual pancake breakfast 6:30-10 a.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Sullivan American Legion. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, biscuits, and gravy, orange juice, milk & coffee.  Money raised will help pay for summer camp and other troop activities. … Read More

Auxiliary Hosting Garage Sale April 26

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The Lovington women’s auxiliary is having a garage sale 7 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26 at Lucky Bidders Auction House in Lovington. All proceeds to go the Danville VA.  Anyone wishing to donate any clean item to the sale may bring it to the auction house at 5 p.m.  April 25. For more information contact the Lovington American Legion at 873-4465. … Read More

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