Shumard earns all-state orchestra honors by Emily Scott Reporting in Sullivan The Sullivan High School band program recently received honors including their first time being selected to perform at the Illinois Music Education Conference on January 23 and having trumpet player Keaton Shumard selected for the All State Orchestra. … Read More
Glen Kidwell Glen Oliver Kidwell, 92, of Belvidere passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014 in his home. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Glen was born in Hand County, S.D. Sept. 10, 1921, a son of G.O. “Ollie” and Marie Dazey Kidwell. He graduated from Sullivan High School in 1940 and was in the United States Coast Guard for five years. Glen spent most of his working life training and driving harness horses. … Read More
Eastern Illinois Foodbank will distribute a truckload of food to hungry area families. The distribution will be held at Gays City Hall at 815 Front St. 10 a.m-noon March 22. All Moultrie County, Gays and surrounding community residents who meet income eligibility criteria are welcome. The distribution is part of the Foodbank’s Foodmobile Program, a system of mobile food pantries designed to help bring nutritious food to areas of chronic or extreme need. Through the program, local companies and organizations are invited to contribute toward a one-day distribution of food and optionally participate in the distribution process. The cost to … Read More
Special meeting sees both support and opposition to longer hours by Joash Tiarks Bethany Reporter The Bethany village board formally approved the wording to one of last month’s proposed amendments to the liquor ordinance Monday in a special board meeting. Last month a motion was passed, in the absence of trustee Steve Ozee, to amend the village liquor ordinance to allow for longer serving hours and to remove the prohibition of gambling devices within the village. At that time there were several members of the community present to voice their support of any actions the board could take to benefit … Read More
by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A new school name has been chosen for next year’s annexation of Arthur-Lovington and Atwood-Hammond school districts, and the victor isn’t much of a stretch. According to Arthur-Lovington superintendent Travis Wilson, students voted last week on four possible school names, including Grand Prairie High School, Heartland High School, John A. Timm High School, and, the eventual winner, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond. … Read More
Yeakley scores 11, grabs 11 boards by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter “That’s a three! Curtis Plank!” exclaimed Arthur announcer Dan Bolsen for the second time in the second quarter with 5:49 to go. Obviously, Curtis Plank had just dropped a bomb, and Arthur was obviously in charge. However, early on, Okaw Valley successfully slowed down the pace—keeping the Knights from scoring a 3-point field goal until Plank’s first with 6:15 in the second—but the Timberwolves simply could not buy a basket. Okaw Valley never scored more than 11 points in a quarter and had no answer for Knights sophomore center … Read More
Sullivan American Legion Post 68 and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 located at 8 East Strain Street noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday March 11. For an appointment, call drive coordinator Jeri Davis at 273-9456. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged to ensure enough Red Cross staff is available. … Read More
The Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development held their annual dinner on January 25 and announced several businesses and individuals for honors. Pictured from top to bottom are: the American Legion Post 68, Auxiliary & Sons of the American Legion for Community Service of the Year; Diane Waggoner, Citizen of the Year., the Flower Pot, Small Business of the Year; Guy Little, Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award; Jackson Family of Dealerships, Business of the Year. … Read More
The Moultrie County Farm Bureau has announced that applications are available for the Charles B. Shuman Memorial Scholarship. The $500 scholarship will be awarded to a resident of Moultrie County who is a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in a university or community college. The successful applicant should be of good moral character and exhibit potential for successful completion of a course of study in agriculture or related fields. In addition to academic performance, extra curricular and community involvement will also be considered in the selection process.
C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation announced that Barbara Waymire of Shelbyville was promoted to the position of Outreach Director. According to Chief Executive Officer Paul White, “C.E.F.S. is truly excited to promote Barbara Waymire to lead and direct the agency outreach programs.” White further stated, “The Outreach Director responsibilities will be both a challenge and opportunity for Barbara Waymire; however, with her many years of program and agency experience, education, skills, leadership, management experience, work background and personal desire she will succeed in achieving the Outreach Director goals and outcomes.” … Read More