Windsor Jr/Sr High School – Honor Roll Quarter 1 (23-24)
•November 29, 2023• 7th Grade High Honors: Lily Ault, Lila Cranmer, Jackson Hartman, Faith Hendrickson, Mathilda Kasey, Addison Montgomery, Arora Rincker, Bryce Rincker, Aspen Spinner 7th Grade Honor Roll: Briar Rincker 8th Grade High Honors: Monica Baker, Owen Figgins, Peter Mast 8th Grade Honor Roll: Bryar Cowger, Maxwell Jeffries, Evan Pfeiffer, Blake Owens, Matthew Will … Read More
Plan Ahead for Snow and Ice
•November 29, 2023• The calendar says November, so snow and ice probably aren’t far away – which is why the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and Illinois Tollway are reminding the public that it’s time for “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” “At IDOT, preparing for winter is a year-long endeavor, but we need the public’s help to keep you and your loved ones safe during the coming weeks and months,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “The team at IDOT is ready to take on snow and ice with your cooperation. Plan ahead. Reduce speeds. Increase stopping … Read More
Obituaries 11-29-2023: Emma Woolridge
Emma Woolridge Emma Imogene (Elzy) Woolridge was born April 27, 1935 in Doniphan MO to Ollie Mae and Joseph Walter Elzy. She made her home in Sullivan IL. She passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, at The Arthur Home, where she had lived for the past 4 years. … Read More
Obituaries 11-269-2023: Gary Harlin
Gary Harlin Gary L. Harlin, 69, of Windsor, passed away 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. … Read More
Obituaries 11-29-2023: Steve Grose
Steve Grose Steve M. Grose, 53, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:18 a.m. Sunday November 19, 2023 in his residence. … Read More
Obituaries 11-29-2023: Richard Freeman
Richard Freeman Richard Eugene Freeman, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:13 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More
Coles County Barbershop Chorus Christmas Benefit
•November 29, 2023• For more than 30 years, the Coles County Barbershop Chorus with quartets and ensembles have presented their annual one-hour concert. This year it will be held at the United Methodist Church on South 4th Street in Charleston at 3 p.m. on December 3rd. The chorus began 53 years ago and singers live in 18 different communities within a 50-mile area: Altamont, Arcola, Arthur, Atwood, Brockton, Charleston, Champaign, Effingham, Hindsboro, Mattoon, Mt. Zion, Newton, Oakland, Paris, Tuscola, Shelby, Strasburg and Sullivan. … Read More
December Programs at the Lovington Public Library
•November 29, 2023• December 1st – The Kids craft will be a paper plate candle from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Needle night will be December 4th and 18th from 5-7 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out come join us. December 5th is story time from 10-10:30 a.m. December 8th is Recipe Swap all day. Bring your favorite Christmas cookies to swap with others. December 11th from 5-7 p.m. will be our Ugly Christmas … Read More
Letters to Santa
•November 29, 2023• The News Progress will be printing Letters to Santa in our December 20 issue. If your child would like to write a letter to Santa it can be e-mailed to santa@newsprogress.com. It must be received by Noon on Wednesday, December 13. … Read More