Family Fit Night Feb. 13

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The Sullivan Elementary School PTO is hosting Family Fit Night 6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 13 in the elementary school gym. All families with elementary age children are welcome to attend. The goal for the event is to promote healthy lifestyle choices and show families what healthy options are available in the community. Local businesses and organizations providing fitness or nutritional services will set up displays of information and conduct fun activities for the children. Students will also have the opportunity to win prizes for participation. Anyone interested in being a vendor for Family Fit night may contact Lauren Calandrilla at … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Judy Ramsey

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Judy Ramsey Judy A. Ramsey, 70, of Sullivan died at 7:10 a.m. Sunday Jan. 26, 2014 in her daughter’s home in Janesville. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with visitation one hour before the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More

Sullivan Earns Win Against Former Coach Saturday

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Pulls away after first quarter to defeat Neoga 59-42 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Saturday night’s rescheduled game had a little extra to it, as Sullivan’s boys’ basketball team visited former head coach Bob Lockart and his Indians and came away with a 59-42 win. “It was fun,” said Sullivan coach Chester Reeder, who was an assistant under Lockart for three years before taking over this year when Lockart left to take the head coach position in Neoga. “I’ve been looking forward to this one. I’m glad we got this one in.” The Indians got out to a good start against … Read More

Sullivan Earns Win Against Former Coach Saturday

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  Pulls away after first quarter to defeat Neoga 59-42 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Saturday night’s rescheduled game had a little extra to it, as Sullivan’s boys’ basketball team visited former head coach Bob Lockart and his Indians and came away with a 59-42 win. “It was fun,” said Sullivan coach Chester Reeder, who was an assistant under Lockart for three years before taking over this year when Lockart left to take the head coach position in Neoga. “I’ve been looking forward to this one. I’m glad we got this one in.” The Indians got out to a good start … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Juanita Dotson Meador

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Juanita Dotson Meador Juanita Dotson Meador, 86, of Sullivan passed away 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at her home in Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the services at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Mt. Zion General Baptist Cemetery, Coles County. Memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice. … Read More

Lady Red Lose State Ranking

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by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After enjoying a three-way tie for 10th place in class 2A last week, the Sullivan girls’ basketball team was booted by none other than Mt. Carmel, who boasts Tyra Buss, and who ousted Sullivan last year in the opening sectional. “I guess I was a little surprised not to see us ranked in the top 10 anymore after only two losses for the year,” said Sullivan head coach Sheri McCain Thursday in an email. To read the rest of this story, you must be logged in as a subscriber. If so, click here. … Read More

Lady Red Lose State Ranking

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by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After enjoying a three-way tie for 10th place in class 2A last week, the Sullivan girls’ basketball team was booted by none other than Mt. Carmel, who boasts Tyra Buss, and who ousted Sullivan last year in the opening sectional. “I guess I was a little surprised not to see us ranked in the top 10 anymore after only two losses for the year,” said Sullivan head coach Sheri McCain Thursday in an email. … Read More

Sullivan Downs Shelbyville 62-52 for Fourth OVC Win

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by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Sullivan attacked the rim early and often in Wednesday night’s makeup game against Shelbyville and Ty Molzen and Nick Frerichs each scored 18 points to lead the Redskins to their fourth consecutive win, 62-52 over the Rams. “It puts us in good position for the conference tournament,” Redskins head coach Chet Reeder stated. “We sent in our season summary stuff today, and I think tonight keeps us in a tie for second and a possibility of a bye.” To read the rest of this story, you must be logged in as a subscriber. If so, … Read More

Sullivan Downs Shelbyville 62-52 for Fourth OVC Win

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Frerichs and Molzen score 18 apiece in the effort by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Sullivan attacked the rim early and often in Wednesday night’s makeup game against Shelbyville and Ty Molzen and Nick Frerichs each scored 18 points to lead the Redskins to their fourth consecutive win, 62-52 over the Rams. “It puts us in good position for the conference tournament,” Redskins head coach Chet Reeder stated. “We sent in our season summary stuff today, and I think tonight keeps us in a tie for second and a possibility of a bye.” … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Richard Franklin ‘Dick’ Baugher

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Richard Franklin ‘Dick’ Baugher Richard Franklin ‘Dick’ Baugher, 75, of rural Windsor, Illinois passed away 6:55 p.m. Tuesday (January 21, 2014) in the comfort of his home, with loved ones by his side Honoring Dick’s wishes there will be no public services. The full obituary will be in the Jan. 29 issue of the News•Progress. … Read More