•October 16, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan Volleyball team split two home matches this past week. The Redskins knocked off Cowden Herrick/Beecher City last Tuesday, but lost to Central A&M Thursday (10th). Against CHBC, Sullivan won the first set 25-23 but dropped the second set 25-20. … Read More
•October 16, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Stephanie Naylor has, for several years, been the Moultrie County instructor for the Ag in the Classroom program. In that capacity she visits every K-3 class in Moultrie County once a month for 20 minutes and, in a year, teaches over 6,000 students about the wonders of agriculture through a variety of interactive programs. But such agricultural experiences were not always available. Throughout much of our history, agriculture and education have been closely related. Old school books are full of agricultural reference because farming was part of nearly every child’s … Read More
•October 16, 2019• During the village of Lovington board of trustees meeting Sept. 9 Julie Kinert and Tracy Bettinger requested improved handicap parking in the business district. Following discussion the board agreed to look into the situation to determine a solution, which will be relayed to the business owners. The village will be able to process water bill payments online. Clerk Alma Fair and billing clerk Susan Gordon met with Court Money, the online processor of payments. Trustees Gary Clem, Brenda Wood, Pam Anklam, Dennis Garmon, Al Rennert and April Daily directed Gordon to add the link to the village … Read More
Jonathan Creek Bridge was Born •October 16, 2019• By Rick Matthews NP Guest columnist In 1904 the first building was built on the 264 acres of ground, left in the will of Robert A. Miller, to the Masons in the State of Illinois. An additional donation of 200 acres adjoining to the south was donated to the Grand Lodge by the Swain family, a past relative of the Shuman’s. The building was built as a home for elderly and children of Masons in the State of Illinois. The children were only there for a few years and they were then … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week Sullivan assistant chief of police John E. Love received an award for his outstanding community service. The award was presented to Love for his “positive support and intervention work in aiding youths and families of the Sullivan community and Moultrie County.” Mildred Vice was recognized as Moultrie County’s Outstanding Senior Volunteer for 1994 by the East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging. Tim Uphoff of Findlay was recently selected as a charter member of SPI, Senior Photographers International. Tim and Pam Uphoff have owned and operated Uphoff Studios in Findlay for the past eight years. … Read More
•October 16, 2019• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist You might have been asked recently to sign a petition to put a candidate on the ballot in 2020. It’s that season and, though a truism, if good people don’t run for office, democracy doesn’t work. You ought to try running. Here’s how. First, my bona fides: In the 1960s and 70s, I ran for office four times, three times for the state Legislature and once for state office. I came away with a .500 batting average, losing my bid for lte guv by a hair. Not bad, when you consider … Read More
•October 16, 2019• The Sullivan Fire Protection District annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast is from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Drop by the House of Blues at the corner of Hamilton and Harrison streets in Sullivan where adults and kids alike can enjoy all you can eat pancakes and sausage, cooked up fresh by SFPD volunteers. Eat in or carry out. Adults eat for a $7.00 donation; children 6-12 years are $4.00 and children five and under eat for free. In addition to breakfast the fire district is offering five pound boxes of sausage for $20. … Read More