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ALAH Girl’s Basketball Team Travels to Arcola for Win
•February 12, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond girls’ basketball team split its last two games of the regular season. The Knight defeated Arcola in a close game on the road Thursday and lost to Marshall on the road Tuesday. Against the Purple Riders, ALAH nipped Arcola 37-31 in a low scoring but tight game. The Knights took a 12-8 lead into halftime, but in the second half, the Riders stuck around until the end. … Read More
Win Meat at Sparrows Tax Day Raffle
•February 12, 2020• The Sparrows Unlimited Tax Day raffle drawing is April 15 at Jerry’s East End in Lovington. Two blue ticket winners will win a quarter beef (processed) or win a half hog by possessing a tan ticket. Tickets are available at The Toy Bar in Sullivan, Rusty’s at LaPlace, Jerry’s East End and the Lovington American Legion. Need not be present to win. … Read More
The Auxiliary of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Host Chocolate Extravaganza
•February 12, 2020• The 7th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza hosted by the Auxiliary of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will be held on Friday, February 14 from 7 a.m. until sold out. A variety of chocolate, brownies, cakes, candy and cookies will be wrapped and ready to go. Cash, check or credit card will be accepted, and valet parking is available. … Read More
Small Business Ranks High in Moultrie County
•February 12, 2020• The vast majority of businesses in the U.S. are considered “small” – and starting your own is a significant milestone for any entrepreneur. A study from SmartAsset, a New York financial technology company, has found the places in each state with the strongest small business presence. … Read More
OV Timberwolves Pick Up Two Wins
•February 12, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team picked up two wins to stay undefeated at 5-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference last week. The Timberwolves knocked off Tri-County Friday and Cerro Gordo/Bement last Tuesday. … Read More
Sullivan Boys Hold Off Clinton for Win
•February 12, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan boys’ basketball team slipped by Clinton in the seventh-place game of the Central Illinois Conference Tournament Saturday. Sullivan took a 12-8 first quarter lead and added two more points to that lead before halftime. … Read More
ALAH Knights Beat Blue Devils in Overtime
Undefeated in LPC •February 12, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond boys’ basketball team picked up two more wins to stay undefeated in the Lincoln Prairie Conference last week. The Knights knocked off Decatur Lutheran last Tuesday and Villa Grove/Heritage Friday for a perfect 6-0 LPC record. Friday night against Villa Grove/Heritage, ALAH had to comeback in the fourth quarter and win it in overtime to beat the Blue Devils. … Read More
Twelfth Annual Valentine’s Day Senior Poetry Contest
•February 12, 2020• By Ariana Cherry For The News Progress On Friday, February 7, Mid-Illinois Senior Services held its twelfth annual Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Poetry Contest with the help of Sullivan Courtyard Estates. In a sea of red with tables adorned with Valentine’s Day hearts and chocolate candy, the dining area bustled with seniors excited for another chance to share lunch with each other, socialize and read poetry. Courtyard Estates kitchen crew prepared a delicious lunch of beef tips, mashed potatoes, green beans and rolls along with their very popular pies available in strawberry, chocolate and coconut. After lunch, … Read More