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Menus 5-1-19

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2019 by webmasterMay 1, 2019

Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, May 6 – Salisbury beef patty, mashed potatoes, broccoli, Texas toast, peaches Tuesday, May 7 – Taco salad w/meat, lettuce, cheese, beans, tomatoes and salsa, peaches, taco chips, pudding Wednesday, May 8 – Chicken pot pie, creamy cole slaw, whole grain biscuits, warm chunky applesauce Thursday, May 9 – Ham and beans, copper carrots, cornbread, gelatin w/fruit Friday, May 10 – Roasted pork loin, frosted sweet potatoes, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, grapes … Read More

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Sullivan Baseball Hits a Four Game Winning Streak

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2019 by webmasterMay 1, 2019

•May 1, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor Sullivan baseball lost to Maroa-Forsyth last Tuesday, then went on a four-game winning streak against Clinton, Central A&M, Okaw Valley and Clinton again. Monday evening in Sullivan the Redskins defeated Clinton for the second time in five days. Sullivan jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning and tacked on another run in the third for a 4-0 lead. Clinton scored one run in the fifth inning, but the Redskins rallied for six runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a 10-1 lead. Clinton battled back … Read More

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Obituaries 5-1-2019: Bettie Davis

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2019 by webmasterMay 1, 2019

Bettie Davis Bettie P. Davis, 87, of Decatur, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2019 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. … Read More

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FCCLA State Leadership Conference

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2019 by webmasterMay 1, 2019

•May 1, 2019• Jessica Renfro, a senior at Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School, attended the FCCLA State Leadership Conference. She competed in the “Chapter in Review Portfolio” Senior Category and received a silver medal. Her project was named “Most Outstanding” in the category and earned a National Delegate title. Jessica served as a voting delegate at the conference and was one of 22 students chosen to participate in a special flag ceremony during the Friday night general session. Ginger Voegel, ALAH FCCLA adviser and her daughter Sarina Voegel, also represented ALAH FCCLA at the conference. … Read More

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OVHS Track Competes at Spartan Classic

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2019 by webmasterMay 1, 2019

•May 1, 2019• Four Okaw Valley High School boys’ track and field athletes finished in the top 20 at the St. Joe Spartan Classic Meet Friday. Michael Patterson placed seventh in the discus with a personal-best throw of 124 feet 2 inches, and Caleb Hildebrandt placed 17th in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 48.99. … Read More

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OVHS Prom King and Queen 2019

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2019 by webmasterMay 1, 2019

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First Sunday Services

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2019 by webmasterMay 1, 2019

•May 1, 2019• Members of the Sullivan Area Ministerial Association satellite afternoon services are at four local care facilities. On Sunday, May 5, everyone is invited to the following 30-minute worship services with the residents at Sullivan nursing homes and care centers. 1:30 p.m. at Aspen Creek; Sponsor is Solid Rock Chapel 2:00 p.m. at Courtyard Estates; Sponsor is Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church 2:30 p.m. at Sullivan Health Care; Sponsor is Smyser Christian Church 2:30 p.m. at Eastview Terrace; Sponsor is Solid Rock Chapel … Read More

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Correction

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2019 by webmasterMay 1, 2019

•May 1, 2019• Brandon Young and Phoenix Probus will be married at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11 in Vineyard Church in Sullivan with a rehearsal brunch on May 10. An incorrect wedding date was contained in the headline in last week’s news story in the News Progress. The News Progress apologizes for this error. … Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Ronald Moran

News Progress Posted on April 29, 2019 by webmasterApril 29, 2019

Ronald Moran Ronald W. ‘Ron’ Moran, 75, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Thursday April 25, 2019 in his residence. Celebration of Life services will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Bob Vail officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in the French Cemetery in Allenville. Memorials are suggested to the Moultrie County Food Pantry or to Lincolnland Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. The family requests casual attire. Ron was born February 1, 1944 in Decatur the son of William Eston ‘Button’ … Read More

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Menus 4-24-2019

News Progress Posted on April 25, 2019 by webmasterApril 25, 2019

Sr. Peace Meal Monday, April 29 – Biscuits and gravy, breakfast pattie, baby bakers, fruit juice, warm fruit compote Tuesday, April 30 – Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Black-Eyed pea salad, Texas toast, pineapple tidbits Wednesday, May 1 – Brat sandwich, corn, broccoli and cauliflower, bun, fruit salad Thursday, May 2 – Chili w/beans, lettuce salad w/spinach, pears, crackers, cake or brownie Friday, May 3 – Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans, whole grain wheat, apple slices … Read More

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Easter Donation



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The Kirby Foods meat department delivered hams to the Moultrie County Food Pantry on Wednesday the 16th, thanks to a generous anonymous donation. The hams will provide a nice Easter dinner.


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