Redskin Defense Proves Too Much for Meridian

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Run game produces, but O-line loses yet another by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Do you want the good news or the bad news first? SOV’s home opener was in fact marked with the “W” this past Friday, as they defeated Meridian 14-8, evening up their record at 1-1. As for the bad? SOV lost yet another offensive/defensive lineman, their third of the year as well as their fourth senior in Brock Cook, who went down on Meridian’s first drive of the game, with an apparent knee injury and would later be taken to the hospital. … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Eliminating Property Tax for Schools

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By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist When it comes to school finance, Illinois is an embarrassment. We always rank 49th or 50th among the states on state funding for schools and in per pupil spending disparities among school districts. I propose we totally eliminate the property tax for public schools and shift that amount of funding to state responsibility, which I believe we can do without pushing state taxes out of sight. Illinois local governments raised $26 billion from the property tax in 2011; 59 percent of that amount went to public schools, or $15.4 billion. Our property taxes rank 10th … Read More

Donations for Danville VA

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Collection sites have been set up at both the Lovington and Sullivan American Legions as well as the News Progress for items to be dropped off and in turn taken to the Danville VA September 21 for Fun Day.

Celebrating Another Year of Local Goods

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Findlay Farmers Market wraps up third year by Jake Dilley Reporting in Findlay The Findlay Farmers’ Market came to an end August 31 as people from the surrounding area gathered to enjoy the last week of this year’s market, which had a few four-legged visitors to mark the occasion. Despite the heat and holiday weekend, many citizens made it out to see the vendors and activities happening near the park and helped conclude what has been one of the best years for the market. Julie Tucker of Findlay had steady traffic this year at her arts and crafts table.  “It’s … Read More

Knights Drop 40 on Oakwood for Win

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  LOVC title implications this week as Broncos loom Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter The first two weeks of football have been eventful to say the least for the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights. But here’s some food for thought: two games; 99 points; two opening kickoffs taken back to the house; two games in which senior Jordan Faegin scored at least two touchdowns, and junior quarterback Tyler Schuring had over 150 yards of total offense; two games of running clock, JV-in-by-the-end-of-the-third-quarter-football. You should get the picture by now. The Knights drubbed Oakwood-Fithian/Armstrong-Potomac 40-7 last week, and the beat down started early and continued … Read More

Shimkus Accepting Applications for Military Academies

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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, college students, and anyone interested should apply now for summer 2014 admission. “As the school year begins, many students are thinking about what’s next. As a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, I am eager to provide information and assistance with nominations to the military academies,” Shimkus stated. To be eligible for appointment, you must be a United States citizen; at least 17 and not more than 23 years … Read More

Fun Run Set to Benefit Little Theatre

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The Little Theatre On The Square will host their first fundraiser fun run at 5 p.m. Saturday, September 28 with an after party immediately following until midnight.  Kaleidoscope: Dart for the Arts is a 5K walk or run where participants will be splashed with colored powder throughout the trail. Sign-up and on-site registration will begin at 3 p.m. at the Sullivan Civic Center with a 5 p.m. run start. … Read More

Lancers Pass Through Villa Grove with Ease to Start Conference Slate

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Solid passing leads to fluid attacks by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter If history were to predict anything last Thursday, it was that the Lancers would pull out their first LOVC victory with relative ease. They didn’t disappoint. AL won in straight sets, 25-6, 25-13, in Villa Grove Thursday behind five Aces and 13 assists from Sherelle Coller, five kills from Emily Seegmiller, and four kills from Karly Goodman. “I thought our passing was better tonight than it has been before, and that helped us get a smoother offense going,” said head coach Val Cornwell. The Lancers started off the first … Read More

Lady Red Drop Five Matches at Mattoon Tourney

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Poor showing Saturday all but erases strong start by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After going 3-0 to start the season, the Sullivan volleyball team fell to 3-5 all in one day while competing at the 33rd Annual Mattoon Tournament this past Saturday. All but one of their losses came in two set matches, with their final match against St. Elmo-Brownstown going to three sets. Sullivan won the first 25-22 but then fell in the next two sets 15-25, 12-15. “I was pleasantly surprised to see our ‘refuse to lose’ attitude in the first two matches of the season especially, and I … Read More

Mod II GED Classes at Lake Land College

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Lake Land College Adult Education has redesigned its GED preparation classes into six-week modules for the fall 2013 semester. Mod II runs from September 30 – November 8 and Mod III from November 11 – December 20. With the new format of the classes, it is important that students attend an orientation session to complete all intake paper work and pre-class assessments. The following are the dates, times and locations for the upcoming required orientations: … Read More