Well-Oiled Knights’ Offense Cruises Past Blue Devils for Playoff Berth

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Defensive effort creates for well- rounded performance by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Traveling to LOVC rival Villa Grove Friday night, Arthur/Lovington-Atwood/Hammond not only had a conference matchup on the line but also their early qualification into the postseason. The Knights, who lost to VG last year 41-0 would have neither to worry about by the night’s end, as they cruised to a 49-22 win over the Blue Devils, improving to 6-1 on the season and 5-1 in the LOVC. Villa Grove, however, was the first to strike, marching steadily downfield primarily with their run game, which accounted for the touchdown on fourth … Read More

First Christian Church Calls on Wade to Lead

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Family pastor elevated to senior pastor by Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter Grant Wade, who for the past three years has been the family pastor at First Christian Church in Sullivan, has been called on to become senior pastor. Pastor Rebecca Ingram resigned after serving seven years to pursue other interests. Wade and his wife Erin along with their two children Gavin & Emery (plus another boy due in January) have found Sullivan a very friendly community. Erin is a high school math teacher at Sullivan High School. … Read More

Obituaries 10-16-2013

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Colleen Harchous Celebration of Life services for Colleen S. Harchous, 86, of Sullivan were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with the Rev. Grant Wade officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More

SHS Needs Help with Celebrate My Drive®

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Students in Sullivan are rallying community members to commit to safe driving. SHS has committed to keeping teens safe on the road, and as such, they are participating in Celebrate My Drive®, a program that’s about celebrating the fun of getting your driver’s license while teaching all drivers positive habits to help avoid car crashes. The Celebrate My Drive Campaign is a project that the Sullivan FCCLA and FFA are spearheading to make a difference in the community. Not only will it encourage teens to drive safely, but it could also win the school a lot of money. Sullivan FFA … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Nobody’s Thinking About Downstate

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By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist I attended a conference recently at the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank on economic competitiveness in the Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana region—yet downstate Illinois was never mentioned. The focus was on that great metropolitan region of about 12 million people, centered in Chicago. In addition, four major economic development plans have been done solely for that region in just the past few years. … Read More

Sullivan Unable to Contend with Trojans in Conference Loss

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by Emily Scott Reporting in Sullivan In a conference volleyball game last Thursday, the Maroa-Forsyth Trojans had the power and skills to put away the Sullivan Redskins in a 25-13, 25-15 match. The Redskins came out the first game ready to compete and despite a few communication errors, were able, at first, to keep up with the Trojans’  strong offense.  … Read More

Knights Unable to Muster Win at Mattoon Tourney

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      Key players out not helping chances by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Entering the Mattoon soccer tournament last Friday, Arthur/Lovington-Atwood/Hammond was hoping to have a better showing than last year’s two ties and one loss, but such was not to be the case, as instead the Knights suffered two losses and a disappointing 2-2 tie with Salem to end their run. The Knights began the tournament losing 1-0 to a tough Effingham team that had already defeated Mattoon twice this season. “I really didn’t realize Effingham was that good,” admitted head coach Jeff Trower. “It was encouraging. I think … Read More

Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford to Host I-Cash Event in Sullivan on October 10th

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Oct. 8, 2013- Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is encouraging Moultrie County area residents to attend an I-Cash event on Today (Thursday, October 10) to determine if the state is holding any money or unclaimed property. In fact, 3,523 owners in Moultrie County have $339,746 in unclaimed property according to the July list of unclaimed property holders. I-Cash staff will be on site from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to help local residents find out if they have unclaimed property. “People are thrilled to find out they have money just waiting for them through I-Cash,” said Treasurer Rutherford. “I encourage area residents … Read More