By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Rauner stuck his foot in his mouth with an impolitic remark recently in the Quad-Cities that the Illinois minimum wage of $8.25 an hour should be cut back by a buck-an-hour. Rauner’s three GOP primary opponents and Gov. Pat Quinn immediately piled on, calling him everything from “out of touch” to “cruel, heartless and wrong.” … Read More
Also vote to cut adoptive P.E. at $11,000 estimated savings by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com While the Sullivan school district did make area news with hiring Gerald Temples as the new head football coach last week, the board also addressed other matters, including the initial stage of a reduction-in-force. The Monday night action was only to give Superintendent Brad Tuttle the go-ahead to tell the Sullivan Education Association, (local teacher’s union), that the district plans to issue a reduction-in-force (RIF) at least 45 days prior to the end of the school year. … Read More
Advance to play no. 2 seed Shiloh Thursday by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Revenge was in the forefront of the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Lancers’ minds Monday night in their LOVC tourney opener against Villa Grove-Heritage in Arcola. The Lady Devils went into Arthur last week and erased a 10 point lead in the fourth quarter and won 52-49 behind 28 from senior Alix Ezell. … Read More
by John Golden NP Columnist Just as most adults do, I work almost every day, and my workdays always start with a jolt of java; every morning, every time. On most of my days off, I drink my liquid caffeine injection at home. So I guess by using the old process of elimination trick, that would mean that I drink coffee seven days a week, every week. … Read More
Freshmen orientation for next year’s freshman class will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 26 in the high school commons. For more information, contact the high school at 728-8311. … Read More
With graduation just around the corner and then an impending college fall semester, many area seniors are or should be looking for scholarship opportunities now. Sullivan High School counselor Danielle Seibring is encouraging students to visit her webpage, www.sullivanhighschoolguidance.weebly.com to see a list of local scholarship opportunities, some of which are also available to those outside the Sullivan school district. … Read More
The city of Sullivan in partnership with the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA) is again offering a scholarship competition program for eligible high school seniors. Each eligible applicant is asked to submit an application and an essay of 500 words or less addressing their choice of one of four utility-related questions. Applicants must be high school seniors whose parents or legal guardians are residential customers of the city of Sullivan municipal utility. According to public property commissioner Mike Kirk, the program has a dual purpose: 1) to promote and recognize scholastic achievement; and, 2) to create greater awareness among young … Read More
The American Red Cross blood drive will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, January 24 in the Okaw Valley High School gym in Bethany sponsored by the student council. Any healthy individual, age 17 through 75, and weighing at least 110 pounds may donate blood. Donors should eat a moderate meal before donating and must bring identification showing a signature. Donors do not need a social security number with Community Blood Services. All blood types are needed, especially types 0- and 0+. For more information contact Okaw Valley High School at 665-3631. … Read More
Deadline to apply Jan. 24 Moultrie County has been chosen to receive $2,800.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter … Read More
Initial 8-0 run much needed boost for Redskins by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Sullivan head coach Chester Reeder is fond of reminding his team to take advantage of opportunities. Friday night, the Redskins took what was a disappointing fourth quarter let down against Meridian, leading to overtime, and saw it as a chance to play more. “I told them after the fourth quarter, ‘What a wonderful opportunity boys, you get to play the game you love for four more minutes. Now go out there and take this game from them.’” In what seemed more like a regulation period of eight minutes, … Read More