Lake Shelbyville 2014 Recreation Season Kickoff

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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

Lady Red Succumb to Altamont in Pitcher’s Duel, 1-0

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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

Recent Obituaries: William B. Hurt

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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

Love–the Tie that Binds

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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

Forget spring showers–dedicated downpours solicit flood warnings across central Illinois

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keith@newsprogress.com Last week’s showers culminated Thursday, pouring inches upon inches of rain on central Illinois and spurring flooding in both rural areas and within city limits. According to the National Weather Service out of Lincoln, 3.41 inches were recorded at the Windsor Sewage Plant, the most in the immediate area. It was followed by 3.38 inches in Sullivan, 3.28 in Arthur, and 3.06 in Lovington. … Read More

GRIZ-FM honors former Moultrie County Clerk

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After a heart attack took his life Easter Sunday 2001, former Moultrie County Clerk and radio broadcaster Gerald “Griz” England is being honored by Cromwell Radio Group. Before his time as county clerk, England worked for a couple of radio stations, finishing his broadcasting career at Cromwell Radio Station, WYDS when it was known as “D-93”. He married his wife of nearly 27 years, Georgia—who is currently Moultrie County Clerk—June 2, 1974.Before being elected clerk in 1998, England enjoyed a long radio career that began in Sullivan at WFWA-FM. He worked at several area radio stations and made a national … Read More

Tough Start for SOV Boys, But Personal Improvements Still Made

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Knights finish tied for last with three points by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Neither area boys’ track team had a strong performance at Saturday’s indoor meet hosted by Charleston at EIU’s Field House. Sullivan-Okaw Valley didn’t earn any points, while Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond tallied just three. Nonetheless, both teams did see some personal improvements on which they hope to add as the outdoor season begins later this week. … Read More