A, B, C’s at Lovington Library

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Adults-Books-Chocolate. February is thought of as the month of love, and as such, the Lovington Library will host a special event for adults at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 11. The event will celebrate all things chocolate. Guests will enjoy an evening of socializing as well as tasting. The event is free, and the public is encouraged to attend. The event is part of a larger celebration during February of why people love Lovington. Each day of the month, people or places in the community will be spotlighted for their contribution that makes Lovington so lovable for so many. Red hearts … Read More

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Blood Drive in Findlay Feb. 17 A blood drive will be held from 2-6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Findlay February 17. For more information on donating blood, visit redcrossblood.org. … Read More

Home is Total Loss After Fire Thursday

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Gusts only intensify flames by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A home located on the Bethany-Moweaqua blacktop has been deemed a total loss after a fire last Thursday. According to Bethany fire chief Jim McMahon, the home belonging to Dorotha E. Bennett caught fire last Thursday afternoon due to what the state fire marshall investigation concluded was a candle. … Read More

Knights Defeat Broncos for LOVC Tournament Title

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Four Knights in double figures, Plank tops with 16 by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Arthur-Lovington lost a heart-breaker to Cerro Gordo-Bement in overtime the last time the two teams met in Cerro Gordo, so it was only poetic justice the two rivals met in the LOVC tournament final. “This year the kids—especially the seniors—set their minds to it to make it this far,” Knights head coach Dale Schuring stated. “On a regular basis we struggle in this tournament, but this year the kids really stepped up and prevented anything from going wrong. This wasn’t a revenge game to me, but I’m … Read More

Rosati’s Officially Up and Running in Sullivan

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New Italian restaurant to offer dishes unique to area by Jake Dilley Reporting in Sullivan November 11 marked the opening of Sullivan’s newest restaurant, Rosati’s Pizza,  a family-run business whose first store was opened in downtown Chicago and featured “Italian Style Pizza” as well as pastas, sandwiches, and a whole menu full of other items from which to choose.  … Read More

Brown Scholarship Available

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Application forms and information pertaining to the J. Leonard Brown scholarship fund have been distributed to area high school guidance counselors. Scholarships are available to high school seniors who live in Moultrie County and plan to further their education. In 2013, the J. Leonard Brown scholarship fund provided a total of $5,226 to area students. It is anticipated that a similar amount will be available for distribution in 2014. Eligible students may contact their local high school guidance counselor. … Read More

Sullivan Boys, Girls Each Beat Monticello Saturday

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Lady Red earn third in tourney while boys upset no. 4 seed by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Monticello was perhaps left feeling slighted by Sullivan Saturday when both the Lady and Gentlemen Red beat the Sages in each of their conference tourneys. The girls won 75-54 solidifying third place in the OVC tournament (after losing a heartbreaker Thursday to Clinton), while the boys overcame a 10-0 run in the second to retake a lead they held on to for a 72-61 win. … Read More

Lincoln Had Connections In Moultrie County

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by Tom Emery Guest Columnist Before his presidency, Abraham Lincoln traveled across Illinois practicing law and campaigning for office, earning countless acquaintances along the way. Some of that time was spent in Moultrie County, particularly in the county seat of Sullivan. Lincoln passed near the current site of Sullivan as early as 1830 with his family while they were moving from Indiana to Macon County. Between March 12 and 14, the Lincolns crossed the Kaskaskia River at Willow Ford, four miles southeast of Sullivan. The trail then proceeded northwest, passing between Chipps and Lovington before finally settling southwest of Decatur. … Read More

Basketball Clinics Upcoming in Sullivan

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Five Elite Basketball Fundamental Clinics will be held at Sullivan High School beginning on March 9 and held thereafter on each Sunday of the month. The last clinic will be held on Wednesday, April 2. All clinics will be held from 1-3 p.m. at a cost. The clinics are open to boys and girls from 3rd grade to high school. For more information about Elite Basketball, contact Barry Wolfe at 232-4446 or visit www.elite-basketball.net.