Trial Set for Bethany Casey’s Robbery Suspect
•April 29, 2020• Ricky G. Derby, 26, of Sullivan appeared in Moultrie County Circuit Court by videoconference on armed robbery charges. During the April 20 preliminary hearing Derby and public defender Steve Jones were at the Moultrie County jail with Judge Hugh Finson and States Attorney Tracy Weaver participating via GoToMeeting videoconferencing system. Derby entered a plea of not guilty and probable cause was found. A jury trial is set to commence August 3, 2020. Bethany Chief of Police Chris Nichols issued a press release about the investigation and subsequent arrest. On the evening of October 18, 2018 at approximately … Read More
Remember When? 4-29-2020
25 Years Ago This Week The vocal and piano students of Deborah Seelhoefer will present a spring concert at the First Christian Church in Sullivan. Performing are Julie Bolin, Robby Randall, Mindy Griffith, Michelle Grohmann, Daniel Helmuth, Micah Ray, Brittany Cobb and Scott Light. Selections vary from classical to jazz including a medley from Guys and Dolls. Tom Highland’s Industrial Arts classroom at Sullivan High School is fiber optically connected to cable and multimedia students are preparing to launch their own cable channel.Chad Ashinhurst is cameraman while Kurtis Tull takes on editing chores in the class control room. The Fish … Read More
Obituaries 4-29-2020: Genevieve Sutton
Genevieve Sutton Genevieve “Genny” (Kidwell) Sutton, 102, of Sullivan, passed away 1:47 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Courtyard Estates, Sullivan. Private family services will be held at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Sullivan, Mid-Illinois Senior Services in Sullivan, Courtyard Estates Activity Fund, or to the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society. … Read More
Acts Of Kindness During A Time Of Quarantine
•April 29, 2020• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress When the going gets tough the tough get going and that was certainly true last Friday when several hundred seniors and nursing home residents were remembered in unique and thoughtful ways. Friday morning Activity Director, Alli Harbarger, donned a whimsical unicorn costume and, with other staff, delivered cupcakes to all the Mason Point residents. “It was such a surprise and the costume was so cute,” said Ruth Beals. Norma and Bill Standerfer were equally surprised and enjoyed the diversion from their month-long confinement. … Read More
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Moultrie County Health Department Announces Fifth Confirmed COVID-19 Case
•April 29, 20220• SULLIVAN, IL, April 28, 2020 – The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) announces a fifth confirmed case of Coronavirus-2019. The patient is a female in her 30s who is currently quarantined at home. Public health officials are contacting and verifying all close contacts. To date, 85 Moultrie County residents have been tested for COVID-19. Of those tests, 75 tests were negative for coronavirus, and five are still pending. Because this virus is becoming more widespread, the MCHD cautions all individuals to consider themselves at risk for exposure. The health department reminds everyone to stay at home as … Read More
Early Publicist for Little Theatre Helped Put Sullivan on the Map
Directed SHS Band By Durward Kirby for the News Progress In early days of the Little Theatre on the Square publicist Lee York wrote stories about the shows and escorted the stars to interviews. Andrew Lee York, Jr. (85) died of natural causes early April 17th at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL. York came to Sullivan as junior and senior high band instructor. His talent was a natural for the young Little Theatre and soon became publicist. During that time of consistently large growth attendance gains under theatre founder/mentor Guy S. Little Jr. York arranged interviews and escorted 65 major … Read More
LLC Students Enter Paul Simon Essay Contest
•April 22, 2020• Lake Land College students Suhyun Moon, Gimhae, South Korea and Chandler Smith, Charleston, submitted essays for consideration in the 2020 Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s Paul Simon Essay Contest. The theme of the essay contest was “How My Community College Changed My Life,” and both Moon and Smith had some heartfelt words to share about their time at Lake Land College. All students enrolled at ICCTA member colleges were eligible to participate in the contest at the local level, with one entry per college entered at the statewide competition each year. … Read More
Menu 4-22-2020
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, April 27 – Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green and Wax Beans w/Bacon and Onion, Whole Grain Wheat, Fresh Grapes Tuesday, April 28 – Saucy Cabbage Rolls, Corn , Dinner Roll, Hawaiian Salad Wednesday, April 29 – Shepherd’s Pie, Harvard Beets, Dinner Roll, Pears Thursday, April 30 – Beef Pattie w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Cinnamon Chunky Applesauce Friday, May 1 – Pulled Pork Sandwich, Macaroni and Cheese, Broccoli, Fruit Juice, Bun, Peaches … Read More