Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England has announced that the Public Test of the Optical Scan and TSX Touch Screen tabulating equipment to be used at the March 18 general primary election will be held at 10 a.m. March 10 in the elections counting center room, first floor of the Moultrie County Courthouse in Sullivan. This test is open to candidates, representatives of the political parties, the press and the public. … Read More
Titans patient offense slows OV by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter The only time Okaw Valley’s boys held a lead against Tri-County Friday night was an early 2-1 advantage after a Greg Walker layup with 6:03 to go in the first. The Titans regained the lead on a bucket with 4:46 to go and kept the pace slow throughout the rest of the quarter and game. With the score tied at seven, Tri-County held the ball near half court for 30 seconds before starting a play with 10 seconds on the clock. Senior Tyler Wright then sank a 3-pointer as time … Read More
If your child is between the ages of birth to five years old, the Arthur-Lovington school district and Project H.E.L.P. will offer free preschool screenings February 19 at the Lovington Methodist Church, located at 241 S. Broadway St. The free screening is to see how your child is developing in the areas of concepts, motor, speech and language. The free developmental screening lasts about one hour. For an appointment or more information call Nancy Wildman at 873-4318 at the Lovington Elementary School. … Read More
Former Villa Grove Principal Selected for Interim Period by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Now former Arthur-Lovington High School principal Brian Hatfield officially resigned last Wednesday in a letter to the school district according to an announcement by superintendent Travis Wilson. Hatfield, who is facing two counts of domestic battery in Champaign County, was replaced by former Villa Grove principal Danny Powell for the remainder of the school year; Powell officially began on Monday. … Read More
A recent report by Pew Research shows that for the second year in a row nearly a quarter of the nation didn’t read one book, which the report clarified as a paperback, audiobook, or tablet. In the face of this epidemic, the Lovington Public Library will be encouraging residents to come together and read during the month of February. The library has set a community reading goal of 750 books, and everyone of all ages is asked to participate. All formats of books will qualify to help reach the goal. Stop by the library to enter the weekly drawing and … Read More
The Arthur-Lovington Knights continued their win streak Monday night defeating Georgetown-La Salette Academy 84-69. Senior Curtis Plank also hit his 1,000th point during the game. … Read More
Sharon Fultz Funeral services for Sharon A. Miller Fultz, 66, of Arcola were held at 10 a.m. Friday in Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola. Pastor Dave Dolan and Pastor Vince Rohn officiated. Burial was in Arcola Cemetery. She passed away at 12:28 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 28, 2014 in her residence. … Read More
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
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
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