Coles County Man Charged With Armed Violence

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•June 23, 2021• Alexander W. Fritz, 25, Charleston has been charged with armed violence, unlawful possession of a stolen/converted motor vehicle, and resisting a peace officer related to an incident which occurred on June 14 in rural Moultrie County. On June 14, Fritz was charged with one count of Armed Violence, a Class X Felony, which alleges that on June 14, while committing the offense of unlawful possession of a stolen/converted vehicle, Fritz was armed with a Ruger rifle. It is also alleged that Fritz resisted attempts by Moultrie County Deputy Robert Kidd to place him under arrest, resulting in … Read More

Okaw Valley Sports Briefs

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•June 16, 2021• Baseball The Okaw Valley boys’ baseball team won another regional title this past week but could not parlay that momentum into a sectional win. During the Class 1A IHSA Regional C, the Timberwolves knocked off Kansas 3-0 Friday, June 4, and then defeated Lincoln Prairie rival Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 4-0. The Timberwolves advanced to Sectional 6 but lost to Farina South Central 7-2 Against Farina South Central, the Timberwolves fell behind 3-0 in the third inning. Farina South Central scored another run in the fifth inning. Okaw Valley countered with two runs in the bottom of the inning to … Read More

Letter to the Editor 6-16-2021

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Dear Editor, Thank you to Commissioner Fowler for speaking for those less fortunate. There are two (2) issues you addressed at the May 24 council meeting that I would like to comment upon. First, your effort to reduce the electric utility for Sullivan residents that are less fortunate and secondly, your comment regarding Sullivan not being able to compete with salaries, health insurance, and retirement offered by large electric corporations. … Read More

Remember When? 6-16-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week Five contestants were vying for the title of Miss Lovington during the annual pageant. Vying for the title were Amber Atteberry, Misty Williams, Misty Smith, Diana Oliver and Diana Black. An abundance of rain had put a damper on golf that spring at two of the three local courses. During that past May, 13.2 inches had fallen on the Sullivan area. The Lovington school board discussed the rising kindergarten size during their meeting. A total of 35 students had been registered for 1996-97 school year and the district was trying to determine if this was … Read More

City Council Sets Sewer and Water Rates

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•June 16, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Sullivan City Council approved an ordinance revising sewer and water rates for the city of Sullivan during Monday’s meeting. Commissioner Chuck Woodworth said the rate changes within this ordinance include the four percent discussed and authorized at the last meeting. It also includes a tiered rate for those who use more than 4,000 gallons a month. The reason for adding the tiered rate is to make the city eligible to qualify for hundreds of thousands of dollars of grant money from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for water main … Read More

Menu 6-16-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 June 21 – Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Tomatoes & Zucchini, Seasoned Green Beans, Whole Grain Wheat, Fruit Juice June 22 – Creamed Chicken w/Green Onions & Pimentos, Parsley Buttered Potatoes, Seasoned Peas, Biscuit, Mandarin Oranges June 23 – Pepper Beef over Brown Rice, Lima Beans, Harvard Beets, Whole Grain Wheat, Chunky Applesauce June 24 – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Midori Blend Veggies, Whole Grain Wheat, Sunshine Salad June 25 – CHEF’S CHOICE. REGIONAL FAVORITES WILL BE SERVED … Read More