LPC Conference Announces Honored Players

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•March 18, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Lincoln Prairie Conference announced its boys’ basketball all-conference team Thursday. In its inaugural year, several area players earned honors. For Okaw Valley, senior Cameron Sharp earned unanimous first-team selection. Sharp averaged a team-high 18.7 points and 2.9 steals per game to go with 3.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest. He shot 46 percent from the field and 30 percent from three-point range. … Read More

High School Spring Sports Come to an End

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•March 18, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports The changes to high school sports came rapidly at the end of last week. Earlier in the day Thursday, March 12, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced the limitations of attendance to no more than 60 spectators. Then later in the day, the IHSA decided to cancel the events because of concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We appreciate the patience and understanding that we have received from everyone involved in this process over the past 72 hours,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. “We have stressed the fluidity of this … Read More

IESA Cancels State Series for Wrestling and Volleyball

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•March 18, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) state wrestling and volleyball tournaments were canceled Friday because of concerns with the spread of coronavirus, COVID-19. The IESA has made the decision to cancel the remainder of the IESA volleyball state series for both seventh grade and eighth grade. “As we mentioned yesterday (Wednesday), we were hoping that if there was a reasonable chance to resume the state series, we would try to do so,” said IESA Executive Director Steve Endsley. “However, several factors have been taken into consideration just in the last 24 hours … Read More

Scholarship Available at ALAH

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•March 18, 2020• The Robert and Leila Lorenson scholarship is available for graduates of Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond. Both current seniors and postsecondary students are eligible. Applications are available on the ALAH website. … Read More

Obituaries 3-18-2020: Virginia Eaton

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Virginia Eaton Virginia Lee Eaton, age 95, of Mattoon passed away at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Heartland Christian Village. Memorial services honoring her life were held on Saturday, March 14, at East Side Church of the Nazarene, 2129 South 9th Street in Mattoon with Pastor Cameron Davis officiating. Burial followed in Bethel Cemetery. Schilling Funeral Home in Mattoon assisted the family. … Read More

Menu 3-18-2020

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, March 23 – Savory sausage stew w/beans, seasoned carrots, biscuits, spiced apple rings Tuesday, March 24 – Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, breaded tomatoes, dinner roll, seasonal dessert Wednesday, March 25 – Ravioli w/meat sauce, broccoli, corn, whole grain wheat, pudding Thursday, March 26 – Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, spinach, dinner roll, banana bread w/cream cheese Friday, March 27 – Chef’s Choice … Read More

During School Closings Keep Kids at Home!

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•March 18, 2020• Closing school will only slow transmission of the virus if we also keep our distance from each other. This means no play dates. Each family should keep to their own house and yard. Remember, even if your friend is well when they come over, they could already be infected with the virus and infect you. … Read More

Remember When? 3-18-2020

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25 Years Ago This Week Marion Best writes in BB’s – “Fog, thunderstorms, heavy rains, sleet, and snow, all within 12 hours! Where but in Illlinois could we be blessed with such a variety of weather in such a short period of time.” Three year old twins who are children of Loralyn Sue McArthur of Bethany and Jamie McArthur of Sullivan, have each qualified for the state Sunburst Beauty Pageant. Melissa and Matthew were selected during competion at Cross Country Mall in Mattoon. They are grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Earsel McArthur of Bethany Mr. and Mrs. Darrell McArthur of … Read More