Lancers Sweep Own Tournament to Improve to 8-0

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Third straight accomplishment for Cornwell and company by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter For the third straight year the Arthur-Lovington Lancers swept their home tournament, defeating Deland-Weldon, Cowden-Herrick, Villa Grove, and Atwood-Hammond. The Lancers exhibited dominance at times throughout the day but weakness at others. The biggest challenge for the Lancers came in the 8 a.m. opener against Deland-Weldon, who incidentally forgot some jerseys and had to wear the Lancers’ basketball uniforms to play.  … Read More

Cooking Out for Green

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Photo by RR Best Cooking Out For Green The Sullivan Ministerial Alliance held a cookout in the IGA parking lot September 7 for New Beginnings Apostolic Church Pastor Rocky Green, who was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer earlier this year. The cookout along with other donations have helped raise approximately $7,500 for the Green Family. Green is currently in the hospital. Anyone wishing to donate to the family may send their donations to the Faith Lutheran Church at P.O. Box 109 Sullivan, IL  61951. Checks should be made out to the Thrivent, with the memo line explaining the donation … Read More

Blood Drive in Arthur Oct. 2

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A blood drive will be held October 2 from 3-7 p.m. at the Community Building in Arthur, located at 120 E. Progress Street. October is Liver Awareness Month and the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors that organ transplant patients often rely on donated blood products. Liver transplant patients may need 30 or more transfusions during the surgery. … Read More

Lady Red Give AL Toughest Game of the Season, but Fall in Three

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Lancers prevail with second and third match wins by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter The rivalry between Sullivan and Arthur-Lovington has proved to be a hotly contested matchup in whatever sport the two schools face off in the last few years, and yesterday, in volleyball, that didn’t change. The Lady Redskins came out white hot in the first set, getting on top of Arthur-Lovington ending the first set on a 10-1 run. “We struggled with the ball on our side,” said Lancers head coach Val Cornwell. “We talked about passing and serves—which wasn’t very good at all—because we were being forced … Read More

Fun Run Sept. 28

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Santa’s Sparrows will be hosting a fun run collecting toys for children Saturday September 28.  Sign up will be from 11 a.m.-noon at Lovington American Legion. The sign-up fee is a newly purchased toy for a boy or girl ages infant-16 years old. Stops will include the Cerro Gordo Legion, It’lldo2, Jimmy Pete’s in Humboldt, VFW in Sullivan, and the East End in Lovington. All bikes, cars and jeeps etc. are welcome to join the ride to provide Christmas for kids. Those not joining the ride, they may be drop off toys at the Lovington American Legion Post 429 that … Read More

Meridian Takes Triangular at the National

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OV’s Harlin top girl, while team finishes second by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com In their first home match of the season, the Okaw Valley golf team welcomed Meridian and Sullivan to the National at Eagle Creek in Findlay Tuesday evening and under much cooler conditions than what the beginning of the season had in store. Nicer weather aside, however, the Timberwolves finished with a combined 192, behind first place Meridian, who finished with a 179. Sullivan finished third with 205. Devon Still was OV’s leader, shooting 44 after nine holes. He was followed by Jay Orris’ 45, Colton Sroka’s 46, Justin … Read More

Syria – Tired Yet?

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by Glenn Mollette Outside Columnist I suspect you are already tired of hearing about Syria. The future path is blurry – even to our President. Assad will still be in power. How many has he killed without chemical weapons? Who is using the chemical weapons? It sounds to me like the real problem is the one issuing the orders in Syria. Americans are now on the verge of committing billions of dollars of money we do not have to impact an area of the world that already hates us. Here at home we have millions who cannot find a job. … Read More

“Gift of Grain” 4-H Fundraiser

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4-H/Youth Development has a long history of “Making the Best Better” through research driven programs and activities. Learning by doing, the way 4-H/Youth Development works, is the most successful of any teaching/learning activity. To support the continuation of “Making the Best Better” the local Extension Foundations of Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby counties and the Illinois 4-H Foundation are taking donations of grain on behalf of the 4-H Program. The fund-raising campaign is named “The Gift of Grain”.

Arthur-Lovington Homecoming Candidates

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Photo by Keith Stewart Pictured are the candidates for Arthur-Lovington’s homecoming queen and king, who will be crowned Saturday, September 28. From top to bottom: Courtney Gutierrez, Curtis Plank, Natalie Miller, Mitchell Helton, MaryKate Singer, Logan West, and Lena Rotramel. Not pictured is David Emrick. … Read More