Letter Winners Athleticism is Key to ALAH Girls Basketball Strength

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•November 20, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond girls’ basketball team returned a very young team to this year’s varsity squad. The Knights return four letter winners: Alexa Miller, Makenzie Brown, Jolynn Barbee and Mallory Nichols. “I hope we can find ourselves near the top,” said head coach Mac Condill. “But it’s going to depend on injuries and how quickly our inexperience becomes experienced.” But Condill had no other choice but to get them playing time hope they learn quickly. “I hope it’s our athleticism (is our strength),” he said, “we won’t know until the season gets … Read More

Obituaries 11-20-2019: Jackolyn Protz

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Jackolyn Protz Jackolyn C. Protz, 72, of Sullivan passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, in an auto accident near Hillsboro. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 23, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, with Chaplains Scottie Wilson and Lee Taylor, officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, November 22, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, Vandalia and from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, prior to the service, at the church. … Read More

Obituaries 11-20-2019: Bill Protz

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Bill Protz William H. “Bill” Protz, 73, of Sullivan, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, in an auto accident near Hillsboro. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 23, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, with Chaplains Scottie Wilson and Lee Taylor officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, November 22, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, Vandalia and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, prior to the service at the church. … Read More

Redskins Swim Team Competes at Urbana

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•November 20, 2019• The Sullivan girls’ swim team competed in the IHSA Swimming Sectionals at the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center starting Saturday. The Redskins placed seventh with 68 points. Champaign Centennial’s 209 points won the sectional meet. Redskins Lilly Graham, Madalyn Booker, Gabrielle Spain and Kadence Kennedy competed in several events. … Read More

Obituaries 11-20-2019: Jerry Bolen

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Jerry Bolen Jerry D. Bolen, 72, of Lake City, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2019, at his home in Lake City. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the Arthur Southern Baptist Church. Visitation was held an hour prior to the services Thursday at the church. Burial is in Beals Cemetery, Trilla, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Arthur Southern Baptist Church; 530 N. Vine, Arthur, IL 61911. … Read More

Blue Dolphins Win Again at Terre Haute

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•November 20, 2019• The Sullivan Blue Dolphins Swim Team competed at Terre Haute in the Halloween Splash. In a total team effort, with fast swims, the Dolphins kept the tradition going and brought home the 1st place trophy. The 13-14 division brought home individual trophies as well with Madalyn Booker 2nd place, Ethan Schmohe 1st place and Matthew Wesselman 2nd place. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Megan M. Thompson

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Megan M. Thompson Megan M. Thompson, 32, of Monticello, peacefully entered the Lord’s presence on November 19, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Megan was born July 8th, 1987 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Steve and Paula Buxton. Megan graduated from Sullivan High School in 2005. She then went on to graduate from Lincoln Christian University with a B.S. in Intercultural Studies and Business Administration where she also was a 4-year member of the LCU basketball team. Megan married Charlie Thompson on May 19th, 2012. Megan utilized her talents in graphic design, marketing and event planning during her … Read More

Sullivan Community Comes Together Once Again

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Once again, the Sullivan community comes together to show their support for a family that has suffered a tragic loss. Long time Sullivan residents, Bill and Jackie Protz were traveling home with granddaughter, Jenna and her best friend, Holly, after watching the Vandalia football team in the state playoffs when tragedy struck. A pickup driven by a 17 year old boy crossed over the center line and hit the Protz’s vehicle head on, killing all four of them. Randy Protz, formerly of Sullivan and Principal at Vandalia schools, is the son of Bill and Jackie and the father of Jenna. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Russell Richardson

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Russell Richardson Russell G. “Rusty” Richardson, 48, of Bethany, passed away 10:46 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Todd’s Point Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Rusty was born July 9, 1971, in Decatur; the son of Russell Elder and Tonia Lee (Skelton) Richardson. He enjoyed building projects, working outside and working on motorcycles. Rusty loved spending … Read More

Kibler Earns Chance for USA Trampoline Team Spot

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•November 13, 2019• By Jason Brown NP sports Editor In her last year of eligibility, Arthur resident Ariel Kibler has earned one more chance to represent the USA trampoline team. Kibler, 21, made the World Age-Group Competition Team and is scheduled to compete in Tokyo at the World Age Group Championships. “This is my last year to be eligible for this competition,” Kibler said. “I will compete in the 17-21 age group. The next step is World Championships, which is the week before our event, and they are the best of the best from each country. However, because of the … Read More