Major Drug Bust by Sullivan Police
•July 24, 2019• On July 16 the Sullivan Police Department responded to a theft complaint. During the initial investigation stolen property was seen which led to a search warrant for a residence in town. Sullivan police then obtained another search warrant for the same residence. During this time another complaint was filed to an associated case. Information gathered through both cases led to the seizure of numerous stolen items, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and cash. One vehicle was serviced and towed. A total of four residences were searched. After collecting evidence, a total amount of methamphetamine seized was just under 100 … Read More
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Recent Obituaries: Margaret A. Gibbons
Margaret A. Gibbons Margaret A. Gibbons, 91, of Bethany, passed away 10:33 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at The Arthur Home. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany, is in care of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Margaret was born April 14, 1928 in Macon County, the daughter of Lee and Flossie (Bray) Pratt. She married Bob L. Gibbons on September 11, 1947 in Findlay; he preceded her in death on April 17, 2009. Margaret was a hard worker who helped her … Read More
Memorial Walk of Honor Dedicated by Sullivan American Legion
•July 17, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Three hundred will be honored during dedication ceremonies at the American Legion Walk of Honor in Sullivan. On Sunday, July 21 Post 68 is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the public is invited to the American Legion Hall for the dedication of the new Memorial Walk of Honor. Post Commander Bob Sims emphasized that “Our Walk of Honor is not just for veterans. The memorial bricks can honor anyone, be it a fireman, policeman, classmate, or a special person in our life. One family dedicated their brick to the three … Read More
Obituaries 7-17-2019: Don Newberry
Don Newberry Donald Dale “Pap” Newberry, 89, of Lovington, passed away at 3:04 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Don was born July 17, 1929, in Lovington, a son of Vernon and Clara Esther Beckenbridge Newberry. … Read More
Letter to the Editor 7-17-2019
Cat City – Editor, I would like to address an ongoing, never ending serious problem that we’re having with the cat population in the city of Sullivan. There are a tremendous number of cats roaming the streets, and i believe the majority of them virtually live on Grant Street. This has been going on for years and is getting worse. People in the neighborhood feel sorry for them and feed them but don’t actually take care of them as pets. Therefore, they roam everywhere! They aren’t fixed and continue this population explosion. Standing in my yard last week, I looked … Read More
Smyser VBS Ready to Roar
•July 17, 2019• Smyser Christian Church invites children to Roar VBS: Life is wild, God is good. A summer kids’ event called Roar VBS will be hosted at Smyser Christian Church from July 22 to July 26. At Roar, kids discover that God is good even when life gets wild! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Wild Bible Adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn … Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Salary Issues Hinder Prospects for Future Animal Control Warden
•July 17, 2019• Starting salaries for Moultrie County employees became a stumbling point for county board members attempting to set a salary for an assistant animal control warden. County board chairman Dave McCabe opened the topic when he moved to approve a $25,000 starting salary for the position. The motion died for lack of a second. Personnel committee chairman Billy Voyles noted the starting salary for county courthouse employees is set by policy at $19,000 to $21,000. … Read More