Despite Several Snow Days, Students Collect for Souper Bowl

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Final push on last day collects over 800 items for food pantry by Christina Whitford Sullivan Reporter For most people the Super bowl is a time to dawn your football jersey and root for your favorite team. For the students in Ms. Heddins’ fifth grade class it’s also an opportunity to give back to the community. After attending Sullivan schools, Micah Heddins returned to the town she grew up in to join the staff of Sullivan elementary school. With her she brought a passion for teaching and giving back to the community. However, it was during her student teaching experience … Read More

Hrvol, Ballinger Prove Youth Can Sustain in 46-32 Win Over Clinton

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Two sophomores combine for 23 points in tournament opener by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Clinton head coach was a bit bewildered at Zak Hrvol last Thursday. The bench player, whom Clinton scouted as a mere roll player, was quite the opposite, knocking down 14 points, 12 of which came off 3-pointers. “The Hrvol kid, I don’t know what he averages, but he had 14 today, and he hasn’t had 14 all season. He wasn’t even on our radar, our report,” said Clinton coach Clay Haurberg. “He was just a bench player that we thought was a roll player. Hats off to … Read More

The One That Got Away

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  After holding commanding lead, Sullivan crumbles in fourth by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com It may very well have been the worst loss Sullivan took since losing to Pana in the regional finals two years ago. if not the worst in recent memory. After holding a 15 point lead with around six minutes left against Clinton last Thursday in the OVC tournament semifinals, Sullivan froze on the court like a first-time actor with stage fright and in the process allowed Clinton to score an incredible 33 points in just the final quarter to win 71-65. … Read More

Senator Rose to Host Area Satellite Office Hours

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State Sen. Chapin Rose’s (R-Mahomet) office will be holding satellite office hours 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Bethany Village Hall and 1:30-3 p.m. at Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan, both on February 4. A member of Senator Rose’s staff will be on hand to meet with constituents regarding issues important to them. The satellite office hour program is in an effort to bring his office to local citizens. Constituents with questions may contact Rose’s Macon County office at 330-9356 or via email at senatorchapinrose@gmail.com Constituents may also submit concerns or opinions on issues via Senator Rose’s website at: www.senchapinrose.com … Read More

Rules of Road Review Course Feb. 5

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The Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc., is offering a Rules of the Road review course for all citizens in the Sullivan area. The course is free to anyone who wishes to attend. The purpose of the course is to help participants pass the Illinois driver’s license renewal examination. The course prepares applicants for the general written and road examinations, and also provides information on the vision screening. The course will be held at: Mid-Illinois Senior Services located at 114 E. Jefferson in Sullivan February 5 from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, visit cyberdriveillinois.com … Read More

ALHS Assigns Interim Principal After Hatfield Resigns

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The News•Progress received the following press release from Arthur-Lovington Superintendent Travis Wilson Friday afternoon following ALHS principal Brian Hatfield resigning Wednesday: “The Arthur-Lovington District administration and board of education were very saddened to learn of the events that have taken place recently regarding our former high school principal.  The matter has been resolved quite quickly and with all deliberate speed to ensure that the District’s response to these events was legal, appropriate, effective, and prompt.  We recognize the legitimate concerns that parents and members of the community may have, and assure you that the District has taken these issues seriously … Read More

Hatfield Resigns as Principal Amid Charges

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3:09 p.m.: The NewsProgress received the following press release from Arthur-Lovington Superintendent Travis Wilson Wednesday afternoon: “The District has received a letter of resignation from Arthur-Lovington Jr./Sr. High School Principal Brian Hatfield.  The School Board will act upon the resignation at our next meeting.  Mr. Hatfield is no longer at work as of today.” Hatfield’s resignation comes after he was charged with two counts of domestic battery on January 21. For the full story click here. … Read More

OV Earns Back-To-Back Wins First Time this Season

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Down-low presence all the difference for OV in 63-41 win over Atwood-Hammond Friday by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Points in the paint were the difference for Okaw Valley in its second consecutive victory, a 63-41 blowout of Atwood-Hammond last Friday. Early and often the Timberwolves went down low and took advantage of opportunities. Devon Still scored 11 of his game high 23 down low in the first half, including the first five for the ‘Wolves in answer to an 8-0 start by the Rajahs.  … Read More

Schuring Scores 23 as Knights Blow Out OV, 61-37

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Knights get best in second matchup of the year by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Not even a 10 minute delay due to a malfunctioning game clock could slow down Arthur-Lovington in Tuesday night’s LOVC tourney opener against Okaw Valley, and with Tyler Schuring leading the way with 23—with 10 in the opening frame—the Knights rolled on 61-37 after beating OV 60-25 two weeks ago. Jeremy Plank opened scoring for the Knights with a 3-pointer, which was followed by a missed layup at the other end for the Timberwolves. In the next Knight possession, Schuring scored his first basket, then a … Read More

SIUE, Culver-Stockton Dean’s Lists

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Earning fall dean’s list honors at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville are Ashley Tabb and Myranda Tabb, both of Arthur; Robert J. Guynn of Dalton City; Anthony Hettinger, Jordan Leynes and Courtney Yoder, all of Lovington and Emma Adkisson, Rachel Cook, Hayley Harshman, Colton Henderson, Zachary Righter and Dalton Whetsell, all of Sullivan. Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. has announced that Ruthie Wheelock of Lovington and Witten Crawford of Sullivan have been named to their fall dean’s list. … Read More