Menu 3-4-2020
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, March 9 – Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans w/tomato, onion & bacon, Texas toast, mandarin oranges Tuesday, March 10 – Ham and beans, pickled beets, cornbread, peaches Wednesday, March 11 – Turkey pot roast w/baby carrots & celery, corn casserole, dinner roll, pineapple tidbits Thursday, March 12 – Meatloaf, Delmonico potatoes, broccoli & cauliflower, dinner roll, cranberry apple salad Friday, March 13 – Tuna noodle casserole, peas and carrots, bean medley, whole grain wheat (1), gelatin w/fruit … Read More
What was the Origin and is the Destination of Sullivan Illinois 61951?
•March 4, 2020• By Joe Pound Special to News Progress The written record of the ORIGIN of City of Sullivan as the County Seat of Moultrie County Illinois is thin, yet there are sufficient records to tell us that March of 1845 is when the City of Sullivan was so designated by the Moultrie County Commissioners in an official meeting. According to the records of I. J. Martin, resident and recorder of this city, the City of Sullivan was surveyed that month using 40 acres of vacant land that was sold by its owner to create this new City. In … Read More
Obituaries 3-4-2020: Joseph Dean Scribner
Joseph Dean Scribner Joseph Dean Scribner, Sr., 81, of Sullivan, passed away 3:49 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2020, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Bilyeu Cemetery, Moweaqua. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. … Read More
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Obituaries 3-4-2020: Dale Johnson
Dale Johnson Andrew Dale Johnson, 60, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:58 p.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020, in his home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday and funeral services at 7 p.m. Friday, both at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. … Read More
Nuzzo Competes With Fighting Scots
•March 4, 2020• Jadon Nuzzo from Sullivan is a member of the Monmouth College men’s track and field team. The Fighting Scots are set to compete in the Midwest Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship on Feb. 28-29 in Grinnell, Iowa, and select athletes will compete in early March for the right to compete at the NCAA indoor meet March 13-14 in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Scots’ outdoor season will begin April 3-4 at Washington University in St. Louis. … Read More
Corrections
•March 4, 2020• In the Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020 edition of the Moultrie County News Progress a couple of errors were made. In the list of candidates running for Moultrie County Board Neil Bryan, Republican incumbent, is running along with fellow incumbent Elizabeth Houser and Kevin McReynolds. Democrats running for open county board seats are Gary Smith and Rita Florey. In the general primary election sample ballot a date was incorrect in the Notice of General Primary Election. The first line of the body copy should read: NOTICE IN HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in the County … Read More
Early Voting Could be Good for Your Health
•March 4, 2020• Voters may prefer to cast their ballots early rather than risk health issues related to concerns over COVID-19. “With the big “C” virus we want to encourage early voting,” Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England urged. “Many people want to avoid large crowds or places where a lot of people pass through…the answer: Early Vote!” she emphasized. … Read More
Sullivan Craftsman Pens Book On Making Heirloom Chess Sets
•March 4, 2020• By Ellen Ferrera for The News Progress Growing up in Sullivan Earl Jeffers had a rare opportunity to apprentice to his father who had an automotive repair business. In addition to learning about automotive repairs, maintaining tools, welding, and brake repairing he watched his father teach himself woodworking. Wayne Jeffers, Earl’s father, made violins for all of his children and they are cherished family possessions today. Earl earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Eastern Illinois University and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Southern Illinois University. He taught in elementary schools, worked for some years in … Read More