•February 26, 2020• The Sullivan boys’ basketball team lost to Newton in the regional quarterfinal game 67-51 to end its season with an overall record of 5-22 and a Central Illinois Conference record of 0-7. The Redskins also lost to Maroa-Forsyth 53-44 last Tuesday and Tuscola 72-41 on senior night Friday. Against Meridian, Ian Plank scored a team-high 21 points, five rebounds and four assists. … Read More
Janann Burrus Janann M. Burrus, 63, of Sullivan, passed away at 5:43 p.m. Friday February 14, 2020, in her residence. Celebration of Life services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday February 29, 2020, in Sullivan First United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Fender and Pastor Ron Black officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church. … Read More
•February 19, 2020• By Ellen Ferrera for The News Progress Wendy Elzy was recently appointed Director of the Sullivan Civic Center and Melissa Krieger was promoted to Aquatic and Program Director. Elzy grew up in Shelbyville and she and her husband moved to Sullivan following his military service. Eight years ago, former Director, Sue Weaver, asked Elzy to be an assistant. “Customer service has always been my forte and interacting with the members has been the best part of my job,” Elzy explained. Melissa is Sue Weaver’s daughter and began working at the Civic Center when she was 14 year … Read More
•February 19, 2020• The First Baptist Church of Sullivan will host a pancake breakfast from 7 – 9 a.m. Saturday, February 22 to provide support for a widow who has experienced the unexpected death of her husband. The funds raised will help defray funeral expenses. A variety of Amish bakery goods will also be available. Both the breakfast and the bakery goods are by donation only. The breakfast will take place in Fellowship Hall whose entrance is at the west side of the church at the corners of Harrison and Worth streets. Fellowship Hall is on the lower level and … Read More
•February 19, 2020• By Mike Brothers Moultrie County Board approved reserve funds to upgrade sheriff’s office corrections software at the Feb. 13 meeting. Moultrie County Sheriff Chris Sims explained the Phoenix Corrections Management Software is an upgrade to the booking system which communicates with the statewide system. County board chairman Dave McCabe recommended the sheriff negotiate a lump sum payment for the software upgrade rather than continue payments over five years to participate in the state booking system. In the motion to transfer $70,000 from reserves McCabe said the lump sum payment negotiated by Sheriff Sims saved the county some … Read More
•February 19, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan boys’ basketball team lost to powerhouses Central A&M and St. Teresa but bounced back to defeat Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City. Against St. Teresa Friday, Sullivan fell behind early and could not catch up in the 68-24 loss. For the Redskins, Leyton Ellis scored a team-high six points, and Luke Harlin netted four points to go with two rebounds and two assists. Ian Plank, Austin Sims, Kanin Elder and Ryan Batman each scored two points. … Read More
•February 19, 2020• The Okaw Valley girls’ track team competed in the Illinois Wesleyan indoor track meet Saturday. Kaylie Stauder took fifth in the 400-meter run, and Julia Hildebrandt placed sixth in the high jump. Mad McPheeters placed seventh in the 60-meter dash, and Macie Fleshner placed seventh in the hurdles. Karlie Stauder placed ninth in the pole vault and in the 400-meter dash. The Timberwolves next indoor meet is schedule for 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Illinois College. … Read More