OV Ousted Monday by Keith Stewart & Kirk Whitaker keith@newsprogress.com Okaw Valley, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, and Sullivan each began play in the Okaw Valley girls’ holiday tournament this past Saturday. Two teams secured wins, while one took a loss, thus entering the consolation bracket. … Read More
by Florence Hallford Lovington Reporter After selling firearms part time from his private residence, Ralph Zancha had to make a move if he was going to keep up with the increasing demand. “Business had gotten so good we had to expand,” he explained. “It was get bigger or get out.” Zancha did just that Saturday when his new store Zancha’s Guns and Ammo held its grand opening in downtown Lovington. A steady stream of visitors crowded the store throughout the day, browsing the firearm selection. In addition to firearms, the store sells Garrett metal detectors and accessories and is an … Read More
Farm Credit Illinois, based in Mahomet, recently gifted the Lake Land College Foundation $50,000 as the inaugural gift for a newly established Agricultural Division Endowment. The company has also committed an additional gift in the amount of $25,000 to establish the Farm Credit Illinois Endowment, and has committed $5,000 each year for the next five years to the Foundation. … Read More
The Lake Shelbyville U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will postpone winter drawdown to early or mid January as requested by Water Control Department of the St. Louis District. The current Water Control Plan at Lake Shelbyville calls for winter drawdown to begin on December 15 (+/- 14 days). … Read More
Local church donates handmade items for children in need by Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter When parents make bad decisions or other circumstances arise resulting in children suffering as they are taken from their homes with very few, if any, belongings, the scene is an unfortunate one. But the First Christian Church of Sullivan Quilters Sunday school class has begun a project to try and counteract this set of very real circumstances here in Moultrie County. … Read More
A food service sanitation manager’s course will be offered Tuesday, January 21 and Thursday, January 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at ILEAS Training Center, (former Champaign Co. Nursing Home), 1701 E Main St in Urbana. … Read More
The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, recently awarded $208,000 to 14 Illinois organizations, including a $100,000 Wisdom Tooth Award and $108,000 in community grants to help improve the oral health of children within the state. … Read More
SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic 8:30-9 a.m. Thursday, January 16 at the Senior Center in Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212. SBL Lincolnland Home Care, Lincolnland Hospice and Lincolnland Home Medical will sponsor bingo from 9–10 a.m. following the blood pressure clinic. … Read More
Lovington Assembly of God Church will host Tom Richardson at 10 a.m. Sunday, December 29. … Read More
Titus Manor in Sullivan will host an after Christmas Holiday Housewalk 2-4 p.m. Sunday December 29. The walk is meant for the public to attend and enjoy the seasonal decorations before they are dismantled as well as help in celebrating the upcoming new year. Staff will be serving sparkling grape juice and snacks to celebrate the occasion, and door prizes will also be available upon registration.