Sullivan Volleyball Team has Strong Showing at Mattoon Tournament

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•September 11, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor Avery Still helped lead the Sullivan volleyball team to more wins this season than the last three seasons combined. After losing to Arcola in the season-opener, then to Okaw Valley last Tuesday, the Redskins finished the Mattoon High School Volleyball Invitational 3-2 Saturday. Senior middle-hitter Still earned all-tournament team honors. Sullivan defeated St. Elmo/Brownstown, Neoga and Heyworth. The Redskins lost the first game of the tournament to host Mattoon 25-10, 25-17. Still had three kills, and Jerra Goad had three digs. … Read More

Sullivan Girls’ Golf Recognizes Seniors

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•September 11, 2019• Sullivan girls’ golf team lost to Teutopolis in a dual meet and Clinton and St. Teresa in a triangular this past week. Thursday, Sept. 5, against the Wooden Shoes, Alyssa Shriver led the Redskins’ scoring, followed by Erin Wallace, Abby Kirkwood and Lara Herschberger. In the losses to Clinton and St. Teresa, Shriver again led Sullivan in scoring. Erin Wallace, Herschberger and Abby Kirkwood followed. The Redskins are scheduled to host senior night during a quad meet Thursday, Sept. 12, in which the team will be recognizing Wallace and Miriah Booker. … Read More

Findlay Enterprise is on the Web

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•September 11, 2019• The Findlay Enterprise has a website thanks to former resident Mike Atkinson from Hanover, Pa. Atkinson’s efforts to bring the newspaper that circulated in and around Findlay from 1899 through 1986 may be found at thefindlayenterprise.com. He invites constructive criticism and may be reached at mta2@comcast.net or by calling (717) 655-0035. … Read More

Faith Lutheran Church Celebrates 50 years

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•September 11, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress The public is invited to celebrate a golden occasional at 10 a.m. Sunday, September 15 at Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan. The 50th anniversary service includes retired Pastor Joel Cluver, the first resident pastor at Faith, as the guest speaker. Retired Pastor Paul McGhghy will be in attendance. Following the service all present and former church members are invited to attend a catered old-fashioned picnic which will include pony rides, a bean bag tournament, a cake walk and entertainment. In the 1960s when a plan for a large medical complex … Read More

OV Golf Team Competes at Eagle Creek

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•September 11, 2019• The Okaw Valley golf team finished 0-2 in a triangular against Mt. Pulaski (207-212) and Shelbyville (194-211) at OV Golf at Eagle Creek last Tuesday. Miles Harlin finished with a score of 49, and Addison Webner shot a 50. Cameron Sharp shot a 54, and Caleb Hildebrandt followed with a 58. The Timberwolves are scheduled to travel to Arcola Monday then host Sullivan at Eagle Creek Tuesday. … Read More

SOV Football Redskins Put Up Good Fight Against Newton

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•September 11, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan-Okaw Valley football team dropped its first road game of the season to Newton 31-21 Friday. The Eagles put 14 quick points on the board to take a 14-0 first-quarter lead. From there, SOV outscored Newton but could not make up the difference. The Redskins and Eagles each scored 14 points in the second, to make it 28-14 at half. Sullivan scored again and held Newton to a field goal in the third quarter to cut the lead but could not get any closer in a scoreless final period. … Read More

Parking Lot Cookout

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•September 11, 2019• The cookout on the Sullivan IGA parking lot Saturday, Sept. 14 for Faith Lutheran Church is a fundraiser for the Ladies Retreat. Serving is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Drop by and have a delicious hot off the grill sandwich. This event is rescheduled from June because of rain. … Read More

New Electronic SS Number Verification Service Begins in 2020

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•September 11, 2019• The Social Security Administration today announced the first potential group of selected participants for its new electronic Consent Based Social Security Number (SSN) Verification (eCBSV) service. The agency will roll out the service to these users in June 2020, and plans on expanding the number of users within approximately six months of the initial rollout. “Our new electronic SSN verification service will help to reduce synthetic identity fraud by comparing data provided electronically by approved participants with the agency’s records,” said Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security. “This will provide fast, secure, and more efficient SSN verifications … Read More

Rescuing Animals Turns Birthday into a Time for Giving

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•September 11, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress For her 11th birthday in September Lilly Bennett decided that she would rather help provide for rescue animals than receive presents. Specifically, she wanted to raise money for their care, food, bedding, toys and adoption. “ I just love animals and I wanted to do something to help,” said Lilly. The eleven-year-old wasted no time raising $470 on Facebook, $272 in cash and donated $60 worth of supplies which included a dog bed, toys, and cat food. She proudly presented a check for $802 to Genesis. As it happened, Elizabeth … Read More