•June 21, 2023• Keegan Rhodes from Mattoon was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Dean’s List for the 2023 Spring Quarter. Rhodes is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher (out of 4.0) are on the Dean’s List. Students who have maintained a 3.70 or higher receive “high honors.” … Read More
•June 21, 2023• The Millikin University women’s basketball team recently announced its award and letter winners for the 2022-23 season. Sophomore Emily White, a graduate of Sullivan High School, received her second varsity letter. The Big Blue finished the season 24-5, winning College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Regular Season and Conference Tournament title, qualifying for the 2023 NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Tournament. … Read More
•June 21, 2023• Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 GPA (on a 4.00 scale). Kennedy Bateman from Mattoon made the list. Bateman was among more than 4,700 students named to the spring 2023 dean’s list. … Read More
•June 21, 2023• The University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with sponsors Decatur Catholic Charities and Sullivan United Methodist Church will hold a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, July 12 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm at Sullivan Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson, Sullivan (across from the firehouse). A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Sullivan. Please note: … Read More
•June 21, 2023• We will have early deadlines for the July 4th holiday. Deadline for advertising for the News Progress and Fish Wrap will be 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 29. Deadline for news items for the News Progress will be 12 p.m. Friday, June 30. … Read More
•June 14, 2023• The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, June 21 in the Bethany Library Community Room. Bingo at 10 am, meal at 11 am. Regular potluck, all are welcome. … Read More
•June 14, 2023• The 2023 Freedom Celebration Parade will take place this year in Arthur on Saturday, July 1 starting at 2:00 p.m. “A Star-Spangled Hometown Salute” is the theme for the 29th annual parade. Individuals, organizations, churches, and businesses interested in participating in the parade should call Stephanie Wierman at 217-620-7460 to request a form or stop by the Welcome Center at 106 E. Progress to pick up a form. … Read More
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 June 19 – Chili, Cheese Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Tomato Salad, Bread & Crackers June 20 – Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Coleslaw, Roll June 21 – Turkey Pot Roast, Baby Bakers, Peas & Pearl Onions, Bread, Dessert June 22 – Goulash, Mixed Greens, Corn Fruit June 23 – Peppered Beef over Brown Rice, Glazed Carrots, Buttered Hominy , Fruit … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week Lovington Hall of Fame and Citizen of the Year award winners, the late Eva Buxton and the Rev. Kevin Ray, were announced following a talent show at Lovington’s June Fest. Buxton was inducted into the Lovington Hall of Fame. Ray was announced as Citizen of the Year. Alicia Strode and Marissa Bolsen were named Little Miss Lovington and Miss Lovington during the event. … Read More