Sullivan Boys Cross Country To Compete This Saturday

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•October 21, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Sullivan boys’ cross country team placed last with 106 points in the 7th Annual Central Illinois Conference meet at Forest Park in Shelbyville Thursday, Oct. 15. Shelbyville won the meet with 47 points, and St. Teresa took second with 52 points. For the Redskins, senior Chase McClure earned all-conference honors with a ninth place finish and a season-best time of 17:14.0. Several Sullivan runners finished with personal-record times. … Read More

Revenge of the Readers

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•October 21, 2020• by Jim Baumann Some days, this column writes itself. That might sound like hyperbole or self-deprecation, but for the purposes of today’s column it’s true. What follows is a collection of brief letters I’ve received that require no response from me. What qualifies these letters to run without comment is that these readers already have turned their snark dials up to ELEVEN. The last two are from staffers. I’ve merely edited out some specifics to protect the guilty. Enjoy. … Read More

Obituaries 10-21-2020: Connie West

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Connie West Connie S. West, 73, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:58 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at St. Mary’s hospital in Decatur. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Pea Cemetery in Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Bethany Fire and Ambulance Service. Connie was born February 26, 1947, in Decatur, a daughter of Hershel and Agnes (Myers) Weaver. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan where she graduated from Sullivan High school. … Read More

Menu 10-21-2020

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Senior Peace Meal For info: 1-800-543-1770 Oct. 26 – Pork Chop in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Baby Carrots, Dinner Roll, Whole Grain Fruit Bar Oct. 27 – Baked Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Midori Vegetables, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Blushing Pears Oct. 28 – Chili with Beans, Mixed Lettuce Salad w/Dressing Pkt., Crackers, Waldorf Salad Oct. 29 – Sweet and Sour Chicken w/Vegetables, Over Brown Rice, Fruited Gelatin, Dinner Roll, Warm Fruit Crisp Oct. 30 – Liver and Onions, Potatoes Au Gratin, Mixed Vegetables, Texas Toast, Pineapple Pistachio Dessert … Read More

Candidate Forum 2020

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•October 16, 2020• The Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development and the News Progress are hosting a candidates forum on Wednesday, Oct 21 at 6 pm at the Little Theatre On The Square. Join us to hear from candidates running for office. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Connie West

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Connie West Connie S. West, 73, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:58 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at St. Mary’s hospital, Decatur IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services Saturday at the funeral home. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Pea Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Bethany Fire and Ambulance Service. Connie was born on February 26, 1947, in Decatur, daughter of Hershel and Agnes … Read More

Former Congressman Brings Non-Violent Message To Moultrie County

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•October 14, 2020• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Former State Senator and U.S. Congressman Glenn Poshard visited Sullivan last Friday as part of his non-violent marches tour. Starting September 28, Poshard began visiting the courthouses in all 39 counties of the two congressional districts he represented in Congress carrying signs of non-violence and respect for people and our democracy. Poshard’s march drew twenty people to the sidewalk around the Moultrie County Courthouse. Moultrie County was the 20th out of 39 counties that Poshard will be visiting. Carrying signs that displayed messages of “United We Stand, Divided We Fall” and “Ask … Read More

Sullivan Boys Golf Wins Regional

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•October 14, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports In a year when the Sullivan boys’ golf team has an average team score to compete with nearly every Class 1A team in the state, the IHSA will not be holding a state golf tournament. “It really is a shame that this group doesn’t get to fight for a state championship because when we play to our ability, we can score very low,” said Sullivan coach Ben Richter. Despite no state tournament, Sullivan won its fourth-straight IHSA Class 1A golf regional Oct. 6 at the Moweaqua Golf Course. The Redskins’ low score … Read More

Letter to the Editor 10-14-2020

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Dear Editor, Our beloved country is filled with hate and division. Not against the common enemies of democracy which dwell outside our borders, the autocratic and totalitarian regimes headed by dictators around the world sworn to our destruction, but hate against each other, our fellow citizens. One need look no further than a momentary glance at the social media which dominates our culture today. The voices of disrespect and violence completely cover even the smallest voice for respect and unity among our people. The chasm has grown so wide among us, one must wonder if any bridge of reason or … Read More