The End of an Era in Sullivan Government

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•April 24, 2019• By Mike Brothers It was the end of an era in Sullivan city government. The April 22 meeting was the last one for City Clerk Monte Johnson, Mayor Ann Short, as well as commissioners Mike Mossman, Mike Kirk, Grant Wade and Jerry Risley. City Administrator Dan Flannell remarked on the importance of Monte Johnson’s 22 years of service to the city. “Each and every citizen will feel the loss of Monte for years to come,” Flannell said of the person who brought Sullivan into the 21st century with his IT knowledge. “The citizens of Sullivan should prepare … Read More

Sullivan Softball Falls to Shelbyville

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•April 24, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan softball team dropped four straight games last week. The Redskins lost to Meridian 15-2 Monday, Warrensburg-Latham 14-1 Friday, Shelbyville 8-7 last Wednesday and Warrensburg-Latham again 10-0 last Tuesday. Against Shelbyville, Sullivan took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning but fell behind 7-2 in the fourth inning. … Read More

Strong Pitching, Hard Hitting for ALAH Softball Wins

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•April 24, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor After the Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond softball team won three straight games, Knight pitcher Mackenzie Brown no-hit Okaw Valley in an 8-0 Little Okaw Valley Conference win Monday night. In seven innings, Brown walked two and struck out 17. ALAH scored two runs in the second inning, a run in the third and five runs in the fourth inning for the 8-0 win. Shelby Frederick was 2-for-4 with a run scored and one RBI, and Kauffman was 2-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored. Brown, Reagan Miller and Addi Tinkle each recorded a … Read More

Remember When? 4-24-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week Tom Wopat, former star of The Dukes of Hazzard and a top-notch country singer, will headline Sullivan’s 1994 Festival of Stars. Wopat’s concert will be Saturday, May 21 on the main stage on the Sullivan Square. Organizers are gearing up for their annual Appalachian Project. Orris and Athelene Drew and Lee and Delores Hopper are now coordinating the project. Chick and Ilene Morgan who have volunteered their time for the past 17 years are taking a break until their health improves. They take 20 or more trucks loaded with clothes, toys and small household items … Read More

Gospel Quartet in Concert

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•April 24, 2019• Old-fashioned gospel music and traditional hymns will be performed by Eagle’s Wings 7-8 p.m. Saturday, May 4 in the Sullivan First United Methodist Church’s Friendship Hall. All women of the community-men are welcome, too-are invited to enjoy this musical fellowship presented by a men’s quartet from the Neoga area. … Read More

19th District Quarter Auction

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•April 24, 2019• The 19th District American Legion Auxiliary is holding a quarter auction Sunday, April 28 at Sullivan American Legion Post 68. Doors will open at 1:15 p.m. with the auction starting at 2 p.m. Items range from $0 to $50 retail. One quarter bid – item value $0-$15; two quarter bid-item valued $16-$30; three quarter bid $31 and up. … Read More

Hope for Haiti

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•April 24, 2019• The public is invited to the Hope for Haiti Benefit 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Held by the Sullivan Church of God on behalf of Haiti missions a roast beef dinner is featured. A silent auction will also be held. Everyone is encouraged to join the church in a great meal to help a great cause. … Read More

Two Win Week for Timberwolves Baseball Team

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•April 24, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley baseball team picked up two more wins this past week to improve to 8-4 overall and 4-0 Little Okaw Valley Conference record. The Timberwolves shutout Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 4-0 Monday and throttled Arcola 18-1 last Tuesday. Against the Knights Monday, OV scored first in the top of the fourth inning to take a 2-0 lead, but ALAH answered when Dario Ayala homered in the bottom of the fourth. In the sixth inning the Timberwolves plated two more runs then held on for the win. For OV, Cameron Sharp was 3-for-3 … Read More