Obituaries 9-1-2021: Vera Myers
Vera Myers Vera Estella (Jividen) Myers ,94, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on December 4, 2020. … Read More
Windsor Native Releases First Book
•September 1, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Jeremy David Williams, a Windsor native and 2004 Windsor High School graduate, recently released his first book. He wrote the book his senior year of high school, he picked it up again in college to edit it and then a few years ago picked it up again to have it professionally edited. The book is a sci-fi adventure titled “The Price of Survival” and is book four in the Trials of Triangulum series. Williams said that in the book its a battle between good vs. good and the evil deeds that good … Read More
Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library News
•September 1, 2021• Is your child ready for kindergarten? • This early childhood group is for kids getting ready to enter Kindergarten. We will give you the materials you need in order to prepare them. • Meets two times a month on Friday at 10:00am starting September 10, 2021 • Every student will receive a back pack and folder. • It’s a great opportunity to socialize with peers and learn how a classroom setting will work. … Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Obituaries 9-1-2021: Charles Price
Charles Price Charles Wesley Price, 78, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Mason Point in Sullivan. … Read More
Sullivan High School Sports Briefs
•September 1, 2021• SOV Football The Redskins football team could not find its first win in more than four years against Nokomis at Victory Field Friday night. Out of the two Redskins, Nokomis came out on top 54-0. Nokomis lead 33-0 at halftime. SOV quarterback Kyle Corkill completed 7-of-12 passes for 40 yards. He also led the team in rushing with 23 yards. Sullivan is scheduled to travel to Newton in a non-conference game Friday night. … Read More
Obituaries 9-1-2021: Henry Clark
Henry Clark Henry Edward Clark, Sr., 80, of Bethany, passed away at 11:11 a.m. Sunday, August 21, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Memorial graveside services were held Sunday, August 29, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany, with military rites by Bethany American Legion Post #507. Memorials may be made to the family. McMullin-Young Funeral Home handled arrangements. … Read More
Senator Chapin Rose Speaks at ALAH District School Board Meeting
•September 1, 2021• by Ariana Cherry NP Writer Senator Chapin Rose made an appearance at the most recent ALAH School Board meeting and spoke about his plan for pursuing a class action lawsuit regarding Governor Pritzker’s latest mask mandates for all schools in Illinois. “The mask isn’t an issue, Rose said, “I am a lawyer, but I am not allowed to give legal advice,” he noted. Rose related that he has buckets of schools who have decided not to comply with the recent mask mandate, have been threatened that their funding will be taken away and will not be able … Read More
Early Deadlines for Labor Day Issue
•September 1, 2021• Due to the Labor Day holiday, there will be early deadlines for the September 8 issue of the News Progress. Deadline for display advertising, classifieds and legals will be Friday, September 3 at Noon. … Read More
Obituaries 9-1-2021: Delbert Shipman
Delbert Shipman Delbert Dean Shipman, 85, of Sullivan passed away at 9:05 a.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, in his home. … Read More