Knights Engage a Plethora of Ball Carriers for Second Win of the Season

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•September 11, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor For the first time since 2014, the Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond football team has started the season 2-0. After defeating Oakland in week one, the Knights blasted Decatur LSA 41-0 in their first home game Friday night. “It was a good win for our program,” said ALAH coach Ryan Jefferson. “We knew that they were a younger but scrappy team and that teams generally make big jumps from week one to week two with different adjustments and stuff, so we had to take care of business early.” The Knights were able to run the … Read More

An Eight Match Week for ALAH Volleyball Team

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•September 11, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond volleyball team finished a busy week, competing in eight matches. The Knights lost Monday night to Monticello 25-11, 25-20. Alisha Frederick dished out 10 assists, and Mackenzi Bowles and Cheyenne Chupp each had four kills. Charley Condill added a team-high nine digs, and Abby Abercrombie recorded three digs and a kill. Saturday, ALAH went 2-3 the Casey-Westfield Tourney. The Knights split two matches against Salt Fork, losing 25-19, 25-22 and winning 25-22, 19-25, and 15-7. ALAH also defeated Tuscola 25-22, 25-23. … Read More

Matthew Smith and Indelible Grace Perform at Elim Springs

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•September 11, 2019• Matthew Smith and Indelible Grace return to Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ for a concert Wednesday, Sept. 18. This third appearance by the Nashville based musician and his band kicks off a nationwide tour in Sullivan which ends up in Bremerton, Wash. on Nov. 9. “We have been to Elim Springs twice before and were well received,” Smith said, noting he reached out to church pastor Vanessa Patient and asked whether they were interested. In addition to the 7 p.m. concert Smith will once again conduct a hymns seminar at 5 p.m. “We have enjoyed the … Read More

Three Wins for Sullivan Boys’ Golf Team

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•September 11, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan boys’ golf team competed in three matches this past week. The Redskin took second in the Olney Golf Invitational and defeated Teutopolis, Clinton and St. Teresa outside the tournament. At the Olney Golf Invitational this past Friday, Sullivan scored a 332. Drew Rogers placed second individually, carding a 78. … Read More

Walk to End Alzheimers

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•September 11, 2019• The seventh annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Sullivan V.F.W. located on Route 32 south of Sullivan. Eastview Terrace of Sullivan, a Petersen Healthcare facility, coordinates the annual benefit with all proceeds donated to the National Alzheimer’s Association. There is a huge live auction with auctioneer Andy Black starting at 7 p.m. and a silent auction as well. A gun raffle for a Henry Big Boy Silver Lever .357 magnum, .38 special w 20” barrel will be held. Ten Seventy DJ will rock the house following the auction. A car show, bake … Read More

Scams, Fraud and ID Theft Workshop

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•September 11, 2019• SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a workshop introducing the Scams, Fraud and ID Theft 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 25 at First United Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson in Sullivan. The presenter is Josh Downs, Outreach Coordinator for Southern Region with the State of Illinois Comptroller’s Office. The workshop is free; reservations are not required. For more information call Betty Watkins, SAIL Rural Outreach Coordinator at 774-4322. … Read More

Honor Blood Drive at Post 68

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•September 11, 2019• The American Red Cross and the Sullivan American Legion will host an honor blood drive for River Helmuth, the daughter of Tony and Stephanie Helmuth. River has endured many health problems, surgeries and blood transfusions in her short four year life. The blood drive will start at 8 a.m. on the 14th and continue to 2 p.m. at the Sullivan American Legion. The American Red Cross is asking all who can donate and give, as blood supplies are critically low at this season. To make an appointment call Drive Coordinator, Jeri Davis at 217-273-9456 or go to … Read More

Okaw Valley Volleyball Remains Undefeated

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•September 11, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley volleyball team picked up three wins to stay undefeated this past week. The Timberwolves defeated Sullivan, Cowden Herrick/Beecher City and Decatur LSA. Against Sullivan last Tuesday, OV won in straight sets, 25-22, 25-18. For OV, Kate Jeffers had a game-high 12 kills, as well as two blocks. Paige Coleman collected six digs, three aces and five kills, and April Decesaro had nine digs and three aces. Grace Bunfill tallied 20 assists, six digs, three aces and three kills, and Avery Bruns had three kills. For Sullivan, Avery Still … Read More

Harvest Field Market

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•September 11, 2019• Buxton’s Garden Farm west of Sullivan on Hwy. 121 is holding Harvest Field Market from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. During the all day event pick out a pumpkin and enjoy vendor offerings that include crafts, home decor and more. Food trucks will be on hand, and the kids will have a bounce house as well as additional activities. … Read More