Obituaries Online

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The News Progress has decided to begin offering obituaries that are received after we go to press, online and for free Wednesdays through Fridays. Since the NP often times receives obituaries after we print the paper on Wednesdays, we formerly held those obits to run the following week. The dilemma, however, was if the visitation and/or funeral was held prior to our next issue, readers were not being given the information in a timely manner. To alleviate this issue, we will be posting all obituaries received between each Wednesday through Friday on our website, www.newsprogress.com. These obituaries will include minimal … Read More

Masonic Lodge Banquet Honors Thomas as Community Builder

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Secret Santa, Food Bank each receive contributions by Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter For soon-retired sheriff Jeff Thomas, his career of assisting the community and even the nation received a little recognition Wednesday, October 16 at the George A. Sentel Masonic Lodge’s annual Past Master Awards Banquet. Presented with the Community Builder Award, which is given to an individual who has distinguished himself through service to the community, Sheriff Thomas was this year’s recipient. … Read More

Mo-Do 4-H Fundraiser

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Members of the Moultrie-Douglas County 4-H program are required to pay a program fee to be in 4-H. Following the 4-H achievement program Saturday, the group is planning a live and silent auction to raise money to cover this cost. The Achievement Program will begin at 1 p.m. with the auction event to immediately follow. Monies collected will be used for the 4-H program fee. … Read More

Knights fall to Blue Devils in Heartbreaker

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No. 9 2A team comes from behind to upend ALAH Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Report It may not have taken long for the fireworks display to begin Friday night, as Atwood senior Jordan Feagin returned the opening kickoff 75-yards for a touchdown 13 seconds into the game, but Bismarck-Henning would have the last laugh, eventually defeating ALAH 20-14. … Read More

New Firearms Training Service Hopes to Educate Community

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by Emily Scott Reporting in Allenville A new small arms training service has emerged in the area in hopes of educating and training people of all skill and knowledge levels under the Illinois concealed carry act. The Okaw Valley ASAT, LLC, Advanced Small Arms Training was recently established as an educational service to the community to provide professional and state-certified firearms training to carry concealed firearms in the state of Illinois. … Read More

Okaw Valley Focuses on Improving Academics on Verge of State Evaluations

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Common Core Standards a big part of plans by Derek Pope Bethany Reporter On October 31 the state of Illinois will release its school report cards statewide—critical evaluations that reflect a district’s success or failure at bringing students to state standards of knowledge in a variety of areas. On the verge of this, Okaw Valley made the focus of its October school board meeting improving academics at each of its schools. The monthly-released “school improvement plans” were highlighted by principals at each level who were eager to put forth their strategies for better educating students in congruity with state expectations. … Read More

SOV Sends Seniors Out on Top with Win Over Clinton

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After sloppy start, SOV scores quickly to win 41-16 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Between SOV and Clinton, the first half alone saw six turnovers and 12 flags. Fortunately for SOV, the Maroons were unable to capitalize with the exception of a safety, allowing them ample time to finally settle in. And when they did, the Redskins’ offense struck fast while the defense forced several three-and-outs, paving the way to a 41-16 win on senior night. “It wasn’t very pretty at all in the beginning, which I believe was because we were a little tight because we wanted this game very … Read More

Sullivan’s Stubborn Second Set Still Allows St. Teresa Win

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Bulldogs cruise 25-8 for first set win by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Hosting St. Teresa for senior night last Thursday, Sullivan posted two very different sets of play, but neither the lackadaisical first nor stubborn second denied the Bulldogs, who went on to win 8-25, 18-25. the Redskins were outscored 1-9 to begin, and despite a handful of solid volleys between both teams, St. T proved to be the supreme foe, outlasting Sullivan until a shank or unforced error crept up. The Lady Bulldogs didn’t bat an eye as they went on to win 25-8. … Read More