Alcohol Sales Underway in Bethany

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Bethany Foods, Casey’s first to receive liquor licenses by Derek Pope Bethany Reporter With nearly a month of liquor sales on the books for most eligible businesses in Bethany, there is no doubt retail establishments have benefited from the repeal of alcohol prohibition in the small town. Local business owner, Atta Abbed, of Bethany foods said that liquor sales “have definitely been a plus” for his business, which has seen an increase in sales in excess of his initial expectations. Bethany Foods, along with Casey’s General Store, was among the first establishments to begin offering sales of alcohol in Bethany … Read More

Obituaries 12-25-2013

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Forrest Ferguson Nov. 3, 1926 – Dec. 20, 2013 A funeral service to honor the life of Forrest Ferguson, 87 years, one month and 17 days, of Sullivan was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Lake Land Church of Christ with minister Ron Bartenan officiating. Burial with military rites was in Ash Grove Cemetery in rural Shelby County. Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola assisted with the arrangements. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Robert Redman

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Robert Redman Robert Dale Redman, 92, of Lovington died at 6:25 a.m. Friday Dec. 20, 2013 in Parkway Manor in Marion. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Visitation is one hour before the services. Burial with military rites by Lovington American Legion Post #429 will be in Hewitt Cemetery in Lovington. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Daisy Keown

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Daisy Keown Daisy F. Keown, 85, of Sullivan died at 8:18 p.m. Sunday Dec. 22, 2013 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 28 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Forrest Ferguson

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Forrest Ferguson Forrest Ferguson, 87, of Sullivan died at 4:56 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Lake Land Church of Christ in Mattoon located across from Lake Land College. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday in the church. Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola is handling arrangements. … Read More

Sullivan Sends Statement with Conference Win Friday

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Continues on with four-game win streak by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com To the Okaw Valley Conference–we will be taken seriously–sincerely, Sullivan. #RESPECT #AlliterationIsCool. That was Friday night’s text message or tweet, or what have you, after Sullivan’s 47-39 victory over conference foe Argenta-Oreana. “I told them, they had a great opportunity tonight to send a message to the Okaw that they better show up to play us, and I think we did that,” said Sullivan head coach Chester Reeder. “People are going to have to play us well. We’re not perfect by any means. We’re not unbeatable, but people are going … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Allene Buxton

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Allene Buxton Allene Buxton, 85, of Lovington died at 5:18 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 18, 2013 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday Dec. 22 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. … Read More

Cooking with Sage, Lady Red Stifle Monticello in 57-38 Win

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Neuhauser comes up big with 24 pts, 11 rebounds by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Don’t tell Sheri McCain that her team is 8-1, let alone undefeated in their conference. Seriously. It’s not that the Sullivan girls’ head coach isn’t aware of that fact. She’d just rather you not jinx things. “It’s a good feeling for them, because when I first took over, I don’t think people thought Sullivan would be at the top of the conference or undefeated at this stage,” said McCain. “I’m happy for how hard they’ve worked these last couple years. They deserve this, this moment. But I … Read More

Liquor Ordinance Encounters Growing Pains

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Potential passage of gambling also thrown into mix By Joash Tiarks Bethany Reporter The growing pains associated with the recent introduction of Bethany’s first liquor ordinance are already manifesting themselves. One of the primary beneficiaries of the new ordinance thus far, Hired Hand Winery & Saloon, was initially issued a license to remain open from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday to Thursday and from noon to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. This has turned out to be too constricting as the proprietor, Shane Weybright, requested the Village Board extend the hours till at least 10 p.m. on weekdays … Read More