Sullivan Suffers 9-8 Loss at Pana

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With unfortunate irony, the Sullivan baseball team began the season Tuesday much like they ended last year’s–with a one-run loss to Pana. Despite taking a 4-0 lead in the first, Sullivan couldn’t get out of the second inning as the Panthers took advantage of walks and two-out hits to post seven runs. “Nick (Frerichs) was one out away from getting out of the inning giving up just the one run, but we couldn’t get that third out, and they made us pay,” said head coach Troy Rogers. The Redskins didn’t go down without a fight though, as they held Pana … Read More

Honn, Stain Advance to State 3-Point Shootout

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Neither able to make it to finals by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Although both Arthur-Lovington and Sullivan boys’ basketball teams didn’t finish the seasons as they wanted on the team level, both teams sent individuals to State for the 3-point shootout at the Peoria Civic Center Thursday, March 13. “I would have rather had a regional and had the chance to keep playing,” Derrek Stain commented.” But it is definitely something I am proud of.” Arthur senior Clayton Honn and Sullivan Stain were the two individuals to advance; both were the first from their respective schools to advance to that … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Jim Grove

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Jim Grove Jim Grove, 80, of Bethany died at 4:05 a.m. Saturday March 15, in his residence. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation is one hour before the services. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. … Read More

Sullivan Show Choir Invitational a Success as Groups From Three States Compete

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Center Grove takes grand championship by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Eighteen competing groups, encompassing three states, flooded to Sullivan Saturday for the 28th Annual Sullivan Show Choir Invitational. But this year’s competition looked different from years past. First there was the fact that there would be no finals portion of the competition. And second, was the fact that neither Decatur area school with a prominent show choir—Mt. Zion nor Eisenhower—came to Sullivan, rather both groups respectively competed in Wheaton where last year’s Sullivan Invitational Grand Champions Waubonsie Valley took Grand Champions to boot.  … Read More

Drama Aside, Plenty of Gospel Music in Theatre’s Latest

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Smoke… to run through March 16 Oh, come to the church in the wildwood, Come to the church in the dale, No spot is so dear to my childhood, As the little brown church in the dale. How sweet on a clear Sunday morning, To listen to the clear ringing bells, Its tones so sweetly are calling, Oh come to the church in the dale. — “The Church in the Wildwood” By Dan Hagen NP Theatre Critic The audience members chatted about how much it reminded them of their childhood church. David Scobbie’s set for “Smoke on the Mountain” at … Read More

Lovington Kindergarten Pre-Registration

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 Pre-registration of kindergarten students for the 2014-2015 school year will be held 10 a.m-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 in the Lovington Grade School office. Any student who will be five years of age by September 1, 2014 and resides in the Lovington Grade School district is welcome to attend. … Read More

Legion in Need of Funds for Fourth of July Fireworks

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Fireworks fundraiser underway by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com When Mike Keown and his family moved to Sullivan in 1958, the only thing more memorable than Richard Nixon’s visit to Wyman Park was the fireworks display that the local American Legion had routinely sponsored. “They were spectacular,” said Keown. “The night sky was just lit up. Even though we lived right by the park, we all took a blanket and went to Wyman Lake.” But now, the certainty as to whether Sullivan will continue to have its annual display is up in the air, or perhaps, not quite yet. “The Legion has … Read More