School Closures for December 9, 2013
Due to hazardous road conditions, the following area schools are closed for Monday, December 9, 2013: Sullivan Schools Okaw Valley Schools Arthur-Lovington Schools Windsor Schools … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Greg Cooley
Greg Cooley Timothy Wayne Cooley, 56, of Charleston passed away at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 3, 2013 in his residence. … Read More
Plank to the Rescue, as Buzzer Beater Earns Lady Red Win Over A&M
Neuhauser adds 21, Boyer 16 in nail biter by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com As Sullivan’s Maggie Plank described it, “Why not?” Despite a less than stellar first half, the Sullivan senior took over beginning in the third, when she scored eight points, three rebounds, and a timely steal, helping to pull her team within two of Central A&M. And who else would the game come down to other than the senior? But Plank had to be relied upon earlier with just 12.2 seconds left in the game when a foul sent her to the line for two. Down 65-67, Plank hit … Read More
Boil Order 12-5-13
BOIL ORDER PLEASE ANNOUNCE A BOIL ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE MOULTRIE COUNTY RURAL PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT DUE TO A WATER MAIN BREAK: NORTH AND WEST OF THE SULLIVAN WATER PLANT TO THE COAL SHAFT BRIDGE ROAD, INCLUDING WILBORN CREEK ROAD, GOING NORTH TO SOUTHER ROAD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. … Read More
November 2013 in Illinois – Cold and Dry
November 2013 will always be remembered for the tornado outbreak November 17 that produced 25 tornadoes across Illinois based on the latest reports. While not as dramatic, weather conditions for the month of November were colder and drier than average, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel at the Illinois State Water Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois. … Read More
Lake Land College Broadcasting Club Donates 1100 Pounds of Food
The Broadcasting Club at Lake Land College recently collected 1100 pounds of food and donated it to the Mattoon Community Food Bank. According to Greg Powers, broadcasting instructor, the canned food drive is sponsored by the Broadcasting Club each year, and every year the campus community comes together to work for a good cause. … Read More
Redskins Come Back, But Ball Rolls St. Anthony’s Way in the End
Final two minutes spells Sullivan’s demises by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Coming into the game Sullivan knew it would be giving up a definite size advantage to St. Anthony. In the first half, the Redskins held the Bulldogs to 18 points, but trailed at the break 18-17 in spite of 9 first half points from junior guard Nick Frerichs. “Holding a team to 18 points at halftime is something I knew we could do,” Redskins head coach Chet Reeder stated. “I just didn’t anticipate it happening in game two of the season. We dug in, competed, and rebounded well. On … Read More
Sparrow’s to Hold 19th Annual Auction Saturday
This Saturday, Sparrow’s Unlimited will hold its 19th annual auction at Jerry’s East End in Lovington starting at 3:30 p.m. when food will begin to be served, including fried bologna, bbq, and fried potatoes. The live auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. with all proceeds going towards area families in need. Jerry’s East End will also be donating a percentage of its sales that night to the Sparrow’s organization, which is still accepting any raffle items. To donate, drop off donations at Jerry’s East End or call 217-873-4905 to arrange to have items picked up. There will also be an … Read More
Lady Redskins Earn First Conference Win Against Warriors
Central A&M comes to town Thursday by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter The Sullivan Lady Redskins have become accustomed to holding standout players and teams as a whole to low point totals. Last Tuesday the Redskins held all-area candidate Taylor Edwards to eight points. A week later, Sullivan held Tuscola to 46. And in spite of junior scoring ace Emily Neuhauser knocking down only six of the Lady Redskins 65 points against the Warriors—tying their season high—the win gave them a 1-0 start in Okaw Valley Conference play. … Read More
OV FFA Gets Out to Strong Start
by Aspen Cassidy The Okaw Valley FFA Chapter started this year with 60 members, a marked increase from last year. Members elected Tanner Coleman as president; Natalie Jeffers, vice president; Paige Robinson, secretary; Ethan Macklin, treasurer; Austin Hill, TJ Williams and Grace Harlin, historians; Hannah Landreth, reporter and Kam Roley, sentinel. … Read More