James Johnson James Ellis (Jim) Johnson, 78, of Allenville passed away at 4:22 p.m. Thursday, November 28, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Jim was born February 1, 1941 in Mattoon, the son of Oral and Minnie Pearl (Rardin) Johnson. He married Alice J. Protz May 12, 1961 in Mattoon.
•December 4, 2019• By Supt. Ted Walk, Sullivan CUSD #300 Sullivan Schools will once again participate in the 5Essentials Survey, which is conducted statewide in Illinois. This survey, which is completed by students, parents, and teachers, gathers data that can affect academics and school climate. The five indicators included in the survey are: Effective Leaders, Collaborative Teachers, Involved Families, Supportive Environments, and Ambitious Instruction. … Read More
•December 4, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan girls’ basketball team kicked off its season with four straight wins before losing to Teutopolis on the road Tuesday. After winning the 2nd Annual Maroa-Forsyth Tip-off Classic last week, the Redskins knocked off Arcola 45-19 last Tuesday. Senior Avery Still recorded a double-double with 12 points, ten rebounds and two steals. Sophomore Lilly Null tallied 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists and five steals. … Read More
•December 4, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team placed seventh in the Pana Thanksgiving Tournament Saturday then lost a non conference game against St. Anthony Monday. Against the Bulldogs Monday, OV fell behind 21-14 at the half and 31-22 after the third quarter. OV made a run in the fourth quarter, outscoring St. Anthony 18-15, but it wasn’t enough. They eventually lost 46-40. Senior Kate Jeffers scored a game-high 21 points, including eight in the fourth quarter. Freshman Avery Bruns scored six of her eight points in the fourth quarter, and Freshman Bailey … Read More
•December 4, 2019• By Mike Brothers Sullivan City Council was asked for a $422,396 TIF district contribution toward the purchase of an ambulance at the Nov. 25 meeting. Sullivan Fire Protection Chief Mike Piper and Assistant Chief Larry Edwards were seeking an intergovernmental agreement with the city for the ambulance purchase. They explained the ambulance department has experienced an increase in simultaneous calls. That, along with additional care facilities in a county without a hospital, is putting more wear on the existing units. Chief Piper explained the four ambulances are rotated, but the 2008 model purchased used from Arthur is … Read More
•December 4, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development has developed a new cooperative program between local businesses and high school students proficient in social media. This was prompted by Spark’s Retail and Dining group recently identification of a need in the business community to further connect with social media. “A lot of our local businesses are having problems keeping up with social media and maintaining their web sites,” SCED Executive Director, Laurrie Minor, explained. … Read More
•December 4, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team opened its season in the Cumberland Thanksgiving Tournament this past week. The Timberwolves defeated Vandalia to kick off its season but lost the next two games to finish fourth. Cameron Sharp and Eli Hagerman made the all-tournament team. Against Vandalia last Tuesday, OV played from behind most of the game but came back in the fourth quarter to pull out the 42-40 win. Sharp finished with 14 points, and Luke VanderBurgh added seven. … Read More
Charlotte Emel Charlotte May Emel, 87, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:29 a.m. Sunday in the Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham. A memorial reception will be from 2-4 p.m. Saturday December 7, 2019 at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Private family burial will be at the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Charlotte was born July 26, 1932 in Sullivan the daughter of Glen and Mildred Buxton Pierce. … Read More
•December 4, 2019• The Collage of Faith will be singing Southern Gospel and Christmas carols at the First Baptist Church of Lovington. The concert begins at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the church located at 360 Springfield Rd. Lovington. … Read More