Dorotha Bennett Dorotha E. Bennett, 81, of Sullivan, formerly of rural Bethany, passed away at 3:55 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020, in Mason Point in Sullivan. Graveside services were 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 19) in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery in Bethany with Bob Vail officiating. Reed Funeral in Sullivan was in charge of arrangements. … Read More
•February 19, 2020• By Ellen Ferrera for The News Progress Mason Point’s activity and medical staffs orchestrated a lovely Valentine’s Day program in the Knight’s Building on February 14. Nearly 70 residents were seated at the red, pink and white tables while they were entertained by Cindy McClelland Rhodes of Cindy’s Kareoke. Cindy has been performing her show for some 15 years for nursing homes and at American Legions. Her programs are mostly Country/Western and include such favorites as “Coal Miner’s Daughter”, “Coat of Many Colors”, “This Ole House”, and ‘’What a Friend We Have in Jesus”. Her musical program … Read More
•February 19, 2020• Twenty-one students from Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School attended the Illinois Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Section 7 Leadership Conference on February 11, 2020 in Tuscola, Illinois. FCCLA members from eight area schools made up the nearly 125 participants in the day-long event. The theme for the meeting was “Leadership through the Years.” Members in attendance from ALAH High School were: Katelyn Ahrendt, Alexis Barnes, Kaci Beachy, Kassidy Bissey, Adriana Burton, Hunter Carson, Kirsten Corum, Madi Crafton, Josie Hale, Shalonda Hettinger, Andalyn Hodge, Layna Kapp, Ryli Kauffman, Hailey Miller, Mackenzie Parrish, Jordan Quertermous, Erin Schrock, Kaylee … Read More
Jeffrey Muzzy Jeffrey D. Muzzy, 47, of Mattoon, passed away at 11:05 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020, in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 22 at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Ted Hartley officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. … Read More
•February 19, 2020• A request made of Sullivan City Council for help with ambulance service upgrades in 2019 will take a little longer for a decision following the regular meeting Feb. 10. Mayor Richard Glazebrook pointed out Sullivan Fire and Ambulance District Chief Mike Piper had requested a $422,396 contribution from the city TIF funds in Dec. 2019. Piper and Assistant Chief Larry Edwards explained that about $250,000 was for a new ambulance with the additional funds used to upgrade four units with loading assist equipment. Glazebrook pointed out TIF funds were used to help purchase fire equipment in the … Read More
•February 19, 2020• By Ariana Cherry for the News Progress Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library and Bright Start are hosting “Cardboard Box Challenge Night” on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. When we were children, many of us can relate to the many possibilities that a cardboard box had to offer. For the “young at heart,” that open imagination of what can be done with a cardboard box lives on. At Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, a child’s imagination can to take them far during the box challenge February 27. … Read More
•February 19, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan girl’s basketball team defeated Fairfield in the semifinal of the Sullivan Class 2A Regional Friday, but could not overcome a No. 2 state-ranked Paris team in the championship game. In the regional championship, the Redskins fell behind four points after the first quarter, but it was a 16-8 second-quarter run that put Paris on top 36-20 at half. In the second half, Sullivan was unable to recover and eventually lost 71-46 to the undefeated Tigers (33-0). For Sullivan, Emily White recorded 16 points, six rebounds and two steals, and … Read More
•February 19, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond boys’ basketball team won two road games last week against Blue Ridge and Oblong, then lost at home to Arcola Saturday. Against the Knights of Blue Ridge last Tuesday, ALAH fell behind in the first half 21-19, but came back with a huge 17-5 third-quarter run that put ALAH up 36-26 heading into the fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter, ALAH held off Blue Ridge for the 53-44 win. … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week Thanks to the Sullivan School Board the high school track and field will have new look. The board approved $5400 for the renovation and relocation of the high school discus, shot put, long jump, and triple jump areas at the track. In BB’s column, publisher Marion Best discusses spending one of the coldest weekends of the year out and about. “Friday night was a party at Guy Little’s in honor off his 60th birthday then Saturday we enjoyed an afternoon at Jibby’s listening to Dixieland jazz performed by the Merchant Street Rowdies from Decatur. Arlene … Read More
•February 19, 2020• By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois The Illinois State Police director said this week that his department has stepped up illegal firearm ownership enforcement methods, but it needs greater resources to continue the job — including fingerprints of Firearm Owner Identification Card applicants. During a news conference Thursday, ISP Director Brendan Kelly gave an update about enforcement efforts and announced support for Senate Bill 1966, a measure that would increase FOID card fees and mandate fingerprinting of applicants. The House passed the bill in May, but a Senate measure to agree with that final language stalled before … Read More