Moultrie County Relay for Life Donut Day Helps Raise Funds

News Progress Posted on by

•May 6, 2020• The Relay for Life of Moultrie County will be having a DONUT DAY on May 26th. to raise money for the continued care of cancer patients, their housing during treatment, and cancer research. Relay for Life Moultrie County Event lead Adam McReynolds explained that Cancer patients need your support more than ever. As COVID-19 spreads, cancer patients are more vulnerable than ever. “We need your help to support them during this unprecedented crisis,” McReynolds said. “While we may not be able to gather survivors and supporters together for public events to raise money, we can still do … Read More

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Recognizes Foster Parent Appreciation Month

News Progress Posted on by

•May 6, 2020• May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month in Illinois, a time to thank the thousands of foster families across the state that have opened their homes to provide a temporary safe haven to abused and neglected children who have been placed in the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services by local courts. Each year, an average of 4,000 children from across the state, of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, are taken into temporary state care when their home life is unsafe. DCFS works with the family to make the positive changes necessary to reunite … Read More

Illinois Temperatures and Precipitation Fluctuated in April

News Progress Posted on by

•May 6, 2020• The first half of April had above average temperatures in Illinois, but the cold predominated in the second half, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey. The preliminary statewide average April temperature was 49.2 degrees, 3.4 degrees below the 30-year normal. The preliminary statewide average total April precipitation was 4.36 inches, 0.58 inches above the 30-year normal. Average temperatures from April 1 to 10 ranged from 1 to 6 degrees above normal across the state. A strong cold front moved through the region between April 9 and 11 … Read More

Obituaries 5-6-2020: Karen Lane

News Progress Posted on by

Karen Lane Karen E. Lane, 80, of Sullivan passed away 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Private family services will be held at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Jonathan Creek Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. … Read More

Remember When? 5-6-2020

News Progress Posted on by

25 Years Ago This Week Three local educators have been honored with the Education Is the Key Award from the office of Regional Superintendent of Education John McNary. Sullivan school district superintendent Richard Voltz, Lovington high school principal Judy Uphoff and Bethany fourth grade teacher Margaret Overlot received individual honors for their contributions to eduction. Several Moultrie countians won the Lake Land College Foundation Photography Contest. William Zoetvelt of Sullivan won for Autumn Haze. Three Lovington photographers won: Amber Atteberrry for “Jumping Coach”; Lewis Lingafelter for “The Girl” and Johnny M. Smith for “Things are Not What They Seem”. … Read More

OVHS Senior Recognition

News Progress Posted on by

•May 6, 2020• Okaw Valley High School will be honoring the graduating class of 2020 on Saturday, May 9. OVHS Principal Matt Schoaff announced that a senior recognition parade will pass through Bethany and on to Findlay on Saturday. He emphasized safe healthy distancing will be observed. Senior recognition parade participants will kick off the route from Crowder Park at 3:00 p.m. Starting at Crowder the route passes in front of the high school and on to Findlay. The community is encouraged to wish the group congratulations from the curb side allowing personal safety distancing in the process. … Read More

COUNTRY Financial Rep. Houser Makes All American Team

News Progress Posted on by

•May 6, 2020• COUNTRY Financial Representative Elizabeth Houser of Sullivan has earned a position on the insurance groups distinguished All American team. Houser is among a select group of top COUNTRY Financial agency managers and financial representatives who qualified for the award. COUNTRY Financial has more than 2,000 agency managers and financial representatives in 17 states. … Read More

Make Mother’s Day Special

News Progress Posted on by

•May 6, 2020• Each and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the first time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person’s life in dramatic ways. Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honor mothers and attempt to give back just a portion of the tireless love and devotion moms offer their children. Some children provide large gestures, while others feel it’s the little things that can help a mom to feel appreciated. For those needing a little inspiration on treating their mothers in special ways, consider these ideas. · Make mom a … Read More

Free Service for Area HS Grads

News Progress Posted on by

•May 6, 2020• Sullivan Service Center is stepping up to offer area high school graduates free Lube/Oil/Filter for their vehicles in recognition of the Class of 2020. “We are all in this together,” Bob Freeman said. With area graduates facing uncertainty about commencement exercises, Sullivan Service Center decided to give every graduate in the area something they can be certain of – quality auto service. Congratulations to the Class of 2020. Graduates from ALAH, SHS, OVHS or WHS are invited to call 728-8180 to find out more about their free gift from Sullivan Service center. … Read More