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Obituaries 6-1-2022: David Winskill

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

David Winskill David Lynn Winskill, 62, of Effingham, formerly of Sullivan, passed away peacefully in his home at 8:23 a.m., Sunday, May 22, 2022, with his wife and children by his side. … Read More

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Obituaries 6-1-2022: Roger Hansen

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

Roger Hansen Roger D. Hansen, 68, of Arthur, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 7:12 a.m., Monday May 30, 2022, in his residence. … Read More

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Obituaries 6-1-2022

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

Timothy Daily Timothy L. ‘Tim’ Daily, 71, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:57 p.m., Saturday, May 28, 2022, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More

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Outdoor Movie Night Essentials

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

•June 1, 2022• Outdoor movie nights can be a great way to spend warm evenings with friends and loved ones. The guest list is only limited by the seating you have, and even then, movie watchers easily can sit on picnic blankets, making it simple to host a crowd. Movie nights outdoors may be different than those in a theater or living room, but certain must-have items are no less important. No movie night under the stars is complete without these essentials. Projector and screen A screen and a way to project the movie are must-haves for any outdoor movie … Read More

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Moultrie Moment of the Week

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

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If Only you could Forgive my Dangling Modifier

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

•June 1, 2022• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer My friend Peter Page builds high-rises. He knows that if he were to put a beam in the wrong place, the whole thing could come down. In a much less dramatic, costly and dangerous way, a misplaced word in a sentence can make the whole thing collapse. I’m not talking about splitting infinitives, which has been downgraded from a mortal sin to a venial one in recent years. I’m talking about misplaced modifiers and dangling modifiers. Yes, I’ve discussed both before, but given the number of examples I see, some of … Read More

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Remember When? 6-1-2022

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

25 Years Ago This Week Luke Standerfer and Nick Parks went to state in track and came out successful. Standerfer captured a state title in the 3200 and Parks claimed second in the same event. D&D Liquidation, a new business in Sullivan, scheduled a grand opening. Dave Eckel was owner of the store. The store sold products that were overstocked or discontinued by companies and retailers. They also bought products from bankrupt companies at a reduced price. The store dealt in everything from electronics to office supplies to residential furniture to Beanie Babies. The Edwards family, John, Karen, Clint and … Read More

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ALAH Holds Commencement for Class of 2022

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

•June 1, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School held their commencement on the football field the evening of Friday, May 27. The ceremony began with the Star Spangled Banner played by the high school band, a welcome from class president Jace Green and a selection from the musical Hamilton “History Has Its Eyes on You” by senior choral students. The salutatorian speech was given by Max Allen. He began his speech with a quote from Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens, “Friendships born on the field of athletic strife are the real gold of competition. … Read More

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Hart Appointed as Planning and Zoning Director by Moultrie County Board

News Progress Posted on June 1, 2022 by webmasterJune 1, 2022

•June 1, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer At the May meeting of the Moultrie County Board, the board appointed a new Planning and Zoning Director. Prior to this appointment the assessor’s office had taken on the responsibilities of planning and zoning. Kristi Hart is the new director of planning and zoning. … Read More

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Memorial Day Observances 2022

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Will Miller, first time donor, provided support to Daisy Richardson while she donates her third unit of blood at the American Red Cross blood drive at the Sullivan American Legion last Friday.


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