Boo Bash at Sullivan Dance

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•October 16, 2019• Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Dance Team is hosting a “Kid’s BOO BASH” on Friday, October 25 from 6-8 p.m. Students only in grades Kindergarten through 4th Grade from area schools are invited to attend. A “Mini BOO BASH” will take place on Saturday October 26 from 9-11 a.m. This event is for children ages 2.5 – 5. Parents or adult helpers are allowed to stay for the “Mini BOO BASH.” Both events will take place at the Sullivan Dance Studio located on the square in Sullivan. Our “Not-So-Scary-Halloween Parties” will help raise funds for our dancers’ competition … Read More

Mo. Co. Retired Teacher’s Association Meets at Allerton Park

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•October 16, 2019• The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association met on October 2, at the Allerton Park Mansion outside of Monticello, IL. Highlights of the meeting included eight committee reports and an informative update from Ben Guyot, our Region 13 director. Guyot, Sue Darnell, and Jane McKown will be attending the IRTA Bi-annual State Convention in Springfield on October 14 and 15. President Sue advised everyone to contact Linda Bullock if there is interest in a trip to Europe in 2020. After the meeting was adjourned and a prayer said, a delicious lunch was enjoyed, prepared by the staff at … Read More

Amtrykes Bring Smiles to Children with Special Needs

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Heartfelt Gifts from Sullivan area AMBUCS •October 16, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera For the News Progress AMBUCS (American Business Club) is probably best known for the over 200 ramps they have built in Sullivan in the past four years to make homes wheelchair accessible. The members will tell you, however, that their 42- year-old Amtrykes program is one that steals their hearts and one of which they are especially proud. This year they will purchase and assemble eight adaptive trykes for children with special needs. Any adult or child with special needs may request a tryke from AMBUCS. A physical … Read More

ALAH Volleyball Splits at Lincoln Prairie

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•October 16, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond volleyball team spilt a pair of Lincoln Prairie Conference Tournament games this past week. The Knights lost to Blue Ridge in three sets (23-25, 25-21, 25-16) but defeated Tri-County in two sets. Against Tri-County, ALAH won both sets 25-19. Mackenzi Bowles led the team with five kills to go with two digs, and Addi Tinkle added four kills and five digs. … Read More

Hard Work is Paying Off for ALAH Knights Football Team

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Playoff Eligble •October 16, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond football became playoff eligible with its fifth win of the season by blowing out Sangamon Valley 44-13 in Arthur Friday night. “The fact that we are playoff eligible means a lot to the school in that it brings some external excitement to the beginning of the school year,” said coach Ryan Jefferson. “To the team and myself, it feels amazing. From November of last year, these guys bought in and they are now seeing their hard work pay off. For me, that is what is important, seeing … Read More

Obituaries 10-16-2019: Frank D. McBride

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Frank D. McBride Frank D. McBride, 88, of Edwardsville passed away at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Aspen Creek in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services were held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, October 13 in the Edwardsville Moose Lodge. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan and Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville were in charge of arrangements. … Read More

OV Volleyball Team Makes Run on Lincoln Prairie Championship

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•October 16, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley volleyball team made a run to the championship match of the inaugural Lincoln Prairie Conference Tournament, but fell short to Heritage in three sets. At Kansas High School, the Timberwolves defeated LSA to earn their way to the championship match. OV lost the first set to Heritage 25-13 but battled back to win the second set 25-21. The Timberwolves fell in the third set 25-17. … Read More

Sullivan Golf Team Advances to Class A State Meet

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•October 16, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor For the second-straight season, the Sullivan boys’ golf team advanced to the IHSA Class A State Golf Meet. Sullivan placed third with a score of 337 in the El Paso Sectional Monday to earn a second-straight trip to state. “We have a great program both boys and girls and it’s because of the athletes willing to do their best and put in the time and effort,” said coach Sullivan Ben Richter. “As a golf coach, I just try to be there as moral support and help guide their decision making.” Bloomington … Read More

Breast Cancer Benefit at VFW

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•October 16, 2019• A benefit will be held for Pam Hortenstine from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Sullivan VFW. Pam was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2019 and has been through surgery and is undergoing chemo. The #TeamPam sponsored event is offering a chance for friends to gather for food and music while participating in live and silent auctions, as well as 50/50 drawing. Out of town or unable to attend? Donation inquiries to iamteampam@gmail.com … Read More