OVMS Takes Third at State Baseball Tournament

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Ends season 20-2 in historic fashion by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com You could certainly say OVMS’s third place finish at the IESA state baseball tournament has been, for some time, in the making. Taking the head coach position six years ago, Chris Nichols recalls first talking to his team in 2008 about a state run. They ended up managing one win on the season. But Nichols’ teams steadily improved each year, from that one win season to three-peat regional champions and now a third place finish at the state tournament. … Read More

Applications for Rehearing on Transmission Line In, 7 in All

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ICC Grants Rehearing on MCPO Segment by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Seven requests for rehearing have been received since the ICC handed down its decision August 20, granting Ameren a certificate of public necessity for certain segments of its proposed transmission line that runs across central Illinois. With a September 19 deadline, groups filed their rehearing requests, and the ICC, ruling on six of those October 2, granted five of the seven requests, while denying two. … Read More

AL Downs OV in LOVC Tournament Opener

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Lancers advance to face Heritage in next round  by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter For the second time this season, Arthur-Lovington defeated Okaw Valley in volleyball, this time 25-6, 25-20. OV junior Amy Orris started off the first set for the Timberwolves with an ace, but that would be their only lead of the set. OV would tie the first set again at 2-2 but then quickly decline thereafter. … Read More

Ladies Earn First at Home Meet for Senior Day

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Boys finish second behind Lehman’s second place by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Competing at home and in recognition of their seniors, the SOV cross country team hosted Shelbyville, Tuscola, and Arthur/Lovington for their final meet at Tabor Park for the season. Boys and girls ran together Tuesday evening, with SOV’s girls finishing six in the top 10 to easily take first place, while the boys were led by junior Ethan Lehman, who after battling with a group of Shelbyville runners throughout most of the three mile trek catapulted to second place. … Read More

Monticello Doesn’t Earn Win Easily as SOV Puts the Pressures On

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SOV does what no other team this year has by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Coming into last Friday night’s matchup, Monticello’s defense had been touted as one of, if not the best defenses in the area. And rightfully so. Allowing just over an average of six points per game through five weeks of football, the Sages had made a name for themselves among OVC huddles. They were even plastered across the front of the Decatur Herald and Review’s sports section earlier that day. But none of this seemed to matter to SOV’s football team, who travelled to Monticello as the expected … Read More

Artoberfest Contest October 18

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Sullivan Area Arts is sponsoring its third public art exhibit and contest. Cash prizes will be given for first, second and third place in the people’s choice and judge’s choice divisions. The exhibit will be available for viewing at Cathrine’s Custom Framing & Gallery at 9 West Jefferson St. during Oktoberfest. Wine tasting & judging will be held on October 18. Votes may also be cast during this time, and all entries will be viewable the next day. Entries must be dropped off at Cathrine’s Custom Framing and Gallery 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, October 12. The contest is open to … Read More

Purple Bricked Theme to Focus on Former LHS Students

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First year with no football game, Lovington Homecoming continues by Florence Hallford Lovington Reporter This year’s Lovington homecoming theme, ‘There’s No Place Like Home: Follow the Purple Brick Road’ carries with it the hopes of Lovington Alumni to continue the tradition of homecoming, even without a high school. A banquet to be held at Yoder’s Kitchen on October 19 will feature bricks from the old high school and honor former students.  … Read More

Talk on Autism October 17 in Arthur

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The PAHCE Extension is sponsoring a guest speaker on October 17 beginning at 1 p.m. Linda Tortorelli who is the program director of The Autism Program, a University of Illinois initiative that provides support for parents and professionals, will speak on the troubles those children with autism face. The talk will be held at Eberhardt Village in Arthur; the public is encouraged to attend. … Read More