Sullivan First United Methodist Church Celebrates 175 Years

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•June 2, 2021• by Janet Roney NP Guest Writer Rev. Peter Cartwright”, the famous frontier Methodist evangelist, delivered a rousing sermon at Sullivan First United Methodist Church Sunday, May 23, to mark the congregation’s 175th anniversary. Portrayed by the Rev. Dr. Joel Catlin, he challenged the large congregation and the three ministers present: Bishop Frank J. Beard of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, and Pastors Mike and Beth Fender of the Sullivan church to win more souls for Christ as he did at frontier camp meetings. … Read More

Factors That Can Increase Your Risk Of Skin Damage From The Sun

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•June 2, 2021• Summer is a great time to get outside and soak up some sun. Weekend afternoons spent on the water, lounging at the beach or working in the backyard are part and parcel of many people’s summers. making June, July and August some of the most relaxing, enjoyable months of the year. Skin damage may be the furthest thing from many people’s minds when they’re planning to spend summer afternoons outdoors. However, the American Cancer Society notes that no one is immune from the damage that can be caused by ultraviolet rays from the sun. That includes people … Read More

Remember When? 6-2-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week Valedictorians and salutatorians at the three area high schools were announced. The Sullivan High School valedictorian was Ericka Ozee and salutatorian Brianne Bolin. Lovington High School co-valedictorians were Wes Bolsen and Cassie Jackson. Bethany’s valedictorian was Teri Zimmer and the salutatorian was Jamie Banning. Retired Lake Land College Agriculture Dept. Chair Tom Reedy of Lovington was presented with the 1996 Lake Land College Distinguished Service Award. A committee of college employees and board of trustees made the selection based on Reedy’s support and contributions to the college. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Linda A. Wiley

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Linda A. Wiley Linda A. Wiley, 76, of Bethany passed away 10:49 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Mason Point, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, Tuesday at the funeral home in Sullivan. The family requests casual attire. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Bethany. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Linda was born February 16, 1945, in Bethany; the daughter of Alven … Read More

Moultrie County Man Sentenced to Prison

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•May 26, 2021• Christopher J. Landess, 52, of Arthur has been sentenced to imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections. At a hearing on May 10, Judge Jeremy Richey accepted a plea in which Landess pled guilty to the offenses of Ct. I: Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, Class 2 Felony, 20-CF-18 and Ct. III: Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, Class 2 Felony, 20-CF-18. Landess was sentenced to four years in Moultrie County which will be served consecutively to Champaign County case 20-CF-823 for which he was sentenced to 30 years IDOC on April 28, 2020 for the offense of Predatory Criminal … Read More

Sullivan Townwide Rummage Sales

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•May 26, 2021• The Sullivan Townwide Rummage Sales will be Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5. Signup is free. No changes will be made once the form is turned in and there is a 25 word limit. Rummage listing will be published in the June 2 edition of the News Progress. This is brought to you free by our sponsors CFH Insurance Agency, Sullivan IGA, Country Financial Representative Elizabeth Houser, Jackson Family of Dealerships and First Community Bank of Moultrie County. … Read More

2021 Redskin Achievement Awards

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•May 26, 2021• Recipients of the 2021 Redskin Achievement Award were announced Monday, May 10th, prior to “Decision Day” at the SHS gymnasium. Recipients of this year’s annual award are juniors Joann Mathias, daughter of Elizabeth and Michael Mathias, and Ryan Villalobos, son of Michelle Villalobos. Representing the Class of 1968, the originators of the Redskin Achievement Award, were Charles Landers, Paula Mossman, and Bill Standerfer. … Read More