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Year Began with Above Normal Temps and Precipitation

News Progress Posted on February 12, 2020 by webmasterFebruary 12, 2020

•February 12, 2020• The preliminary statewide average January temperature was 31.4 degrees, 5 degrees above the 30-year normal and the 17th warmest on record going back to 1895, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey. The preliminary statewide average total January precipitation was 4.41 inches, 2.34 inches above the 30-year normal and the ninth wettest on record. Following a warmer than average December, temperatures remained persistently above average for the first half of January. Average temperatures in January ranged from the mid-20s in northern Illinois to the high 30s in southern … Read More

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Ross Metzger of Gays Named to UA Presidents List

News Progress Posted on February 12, 2020 by webmasterFebruary 12, 2020

•February 12, 2020• Ross A Metzger, of Gays, was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for fall 2019. A total of 12,050 students enrolled during the 2019 fall term at UA were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). … Read More

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OV Girls Basketball Team Advances

News Progress Posted on February 12, 2020 by webmasterFebruary 12, 2020

•February 12, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team won its last regular-season game against Decatur LSA Thursday and carried that momentum into a win in the first round of the IHSA Class 1A Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond Regional Monday. In Arthur Monday, OV defeated Meridian to advance in regional action this week. To knock off the Hawks, the Timberwolves outscored Meridian 7-4 in each of the first two quarters. The Hawks cut the lead to four points heading into the fourth quarter, but OV outscored Meridian 17-11 for the 42-32 win. Mia Harris led OV with … Read More

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Obituaries 2-12-2020: Orval Clayton

News Progress Posted on February 12, 2020 by webmasterFebruary 12, 2020

Orval Clayton Orval L. Clayton, 88, of Allenville, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Thursday February 6, 2020 in the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon. … Read More

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Sullivan Swimmers Take First Place

News Progress Posted on February 12, 2020 by webmasterFebruary 12, 2020

•February 12, 2020• The Sullivan swim team competed in a meet last week. Ethan Schmohe placed first in the 100 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 100 backstroke, 50 freestyle and 100 fly. He placed second in the 200 freestyle, 200 IM and 400 IM. Matthew Wesselman took first place in the 500 freestyle with a personal-best time of 5:15.91. Clayton Schmohe dropped four seconds in his 100 backstroke time. … Read More

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2019 Moultrie County Tentative Multiplier Announced

News Progress Posted on February 12, 2020 by webmasterFebruary 12, 2020

•February 12, 2020• Moultrie County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result. State law requires property … Read More

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Menu 2-12-2020

News Progress Posted on February 12, 2020 by webmasterFebruary 12, 2020

Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, February 17 – Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, whole grain wheat (1), apricots Tuesday, February 18 – Pork chop sandwich, buttered baby baker potatoes, Mexi corn w/lima beans, bun, fruit juice Wednesday, February 19 – Swissed beef patties w/tomato, onion, celery, green pepper, creamy coleslaw, dinner roll, warm fruit crisp Thursday, February 20 – Breakfast casserole, warm rosy applesauce, fruit juice, cinnamon roll, cranberries Friday, February 21 – Chicken parmesan, venetian blend vegetables, potato casserole, dinner roll, mandarin oranges … Read More

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American Legion Hosts Wine Expo

News Progress Posted on February 12, 2020 by webmasterFebruary 12, 2020

•February 12, 2020• The Sullivan American Legion Post 68 Auxiliary is hosting a Wine Expo and Vendor fair from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. Held at the Sullivan American Legion, Fox Creek Vineyards and Lasata Wines will be featured wineries. For a small fee you are invited to shop with the vendors, enjoy a glass of wine and buy a bottle to take home. Raffle tickets will be available for a chance to win awesome prizes from the wineries and vendors. The kitchen is open and the Sons of the American Legion are ready to cook. Enjoy … Read More

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SHS Hosts Blood Drive

News Progress Posted on February 12, 2020 by webmasterFebruary 12, 2020

•February 12, 2020• The Sullivan High School Student Council will be hosting their spring blood drive on Wednesday, March 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Walk-ins are welcome, but you may also schedule your appointment with Mrs. Kirby at kirbym@sullivan.k12.il.us or call the school at 217-728-8311 to leave a message. The American Red Cross gives a senior student council member a scholarship depending on the number of units received, so please consider giving. … Read More

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First Baptist Holds Installation

News Progress Posted on February 12, 2020 by webmasterFebruary 12, 2020

•February 12, 2020• First Baptist Church in Sullivan is holding installation services Sunday, March 15. The special event begins with regular church service at 10:00 a.m. followed by potluck at 11:45 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Installation service is at 2:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. A reception will follow the installation in the fellowship hall. You are invited to help celebrate this special occasion with Rev. Mark and Lucy Bjornbak. The First Baptist Church is located at 215 E. Harrison in Sullivan. For more information call 217/552-2581 or email: mark.bjronbak@mediacombb.net … Read More

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Photo by R.R. Best

The Autumn pumpkin harvest is underway as evident in this field east of Sullivan near Cooks Mills two Sundays ago.


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