Bill Crum William Paul “Bill” Crum, 81, passed from his earthly life to his heavenly home at 12:50 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Mattoon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He had been a resident there for the past three years. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 21 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Oakland. … Read More
•October 23, 2019• The Blue Dolphin swim team competed at the annual 2019 Coach Schuber Invitational held in Olympia County, IL. Many athletes took the podium and placed in the top 6 overall for their age groups. Girls 8 and Under: Addalyn Melvin 4th Place Boys 8 and Under: Logan Booker 2nd Place, Landon Elder 5th Place Girls 10 and Under: Alivia Melvin 1st Place, Cadence Schmohe 2nd Place … Read More
•October 23, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan boys’ golf team placed 11th with a score of 353 at the IHSA Class A State Golf Tournament at the Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington Friday and Saturday. “Going to state as a team is a great accomplishment,” Coach Ben Richter said. “I am very proud of all the hard work these guys have put in this year. “At the state tournament we had a really good practice round and they had a lot of confidence going into the round on Friday,’ he continued. One problem was at … Read More
•October 23, 2019• The Illinois Haiti Benefit Auction begins Friday, October 25 at the Otto Center in Arthur. Open house at the Center located one half mile south of Arthur is at 4:00 p.m. with the bake sale operating from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Quilt inspection is from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday. Supper is served from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.- Mississippi Catfish meal, dessert and soft serve ice cream (carry out available). The grounds open at 6:00 a.m. Saturday with breakfast buffet offered from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. Menu includes eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, potatoes, coffee and more. … Read More
•October 23, 2019• By Mike Brothers Sullivan City Council met Oct. 15 at Elizabeth Titus Library establishing 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 for Trick or Treating. In addition, the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development sponsors safe trick or treating in the business district starting at 4 p.m. with the Halloween parade concluding that event at 6 p.m. The council amended the Liquor Code, allowing the liquor commissioner/mayor the authority to approve special event liquor sales outside the licensed establishment but inside the city limits. City Administrator Dan Flannell explained the existing ordinance requires council approval for situations where holders of … Read More
•October 23, 2019• Dove invites you to join us for our 19th Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony, “Journey to Justice”. At this service, we will mourn those who have suffered and died through domestic violence and celebrate with the survivors and those working to end the abuse. This ceremony takes place in October as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The ceremony will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the United Methodist Church, 210 W. Jefferson, Sullivan. The service will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will include remarks from coordinator Mary Hughes, music, and the lighting of the candles. For … Read More
•October 23, 2019• The First Christian Church of Sullivan will hold their 2019 Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9:00 to 1:30 pm. Lunch will be available from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Raffle tickets for a “Sullivan Redskins” quilt are on sale now. The 65” square quilt was designed and pieced by Sharon White, an FCC member, with shirts donated by church members & friends. Tickets are available at First Community Bank (see Kim Smith), at Cathrine’s Gallery, or see Judy Sumner. You can also purchase raffle tickets at the church office, where the quilt is on display, … Read More
•October 23, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond football team secured playoff eligibility two weeks ago but could not secure an automatic playoff berth with a tough 42-34 road loss at Argenta-Oreana Friday. The Knights stayed in the game with their offense that totaled more than 400 yards, but their defense gave up a couple big plays too many in a back-and-forth game. “With the exception of their last touchdown, which was a 1-yard run, all of their other scores were long plays,” said ALAH coach Ryan Jefferson. “For the most part, we bottled them up and … Read More
•October 23, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley volleyball team won three games this past week. The Timberwolves defeated Meridian, Cumberland and Sangamon. Against Meridian, OV knocked off the Hawks 25-17, 25-13. Grace Bunfill recorded 17 assists and two digs, and Kate Jeffers had seven kills and three blocks. Macie Fleshner added eight digs and six kills, while Paige Coleman contributed four kills, seven digs and an ace. … Read More