Sparrow’s Toy Run

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•August 22, 2018• Sparrow’s Toy Run begins with sign up at Rusty’s in LaPlace from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 22. Sign up fee for this benefit for Lovington families is a toy. Participate in the 50/50 Secret Word Scramble and have fun while helping a good cause. All toys donated will benefit Lovington families with the final stop at Jerry’s East End in Lovington. Sparrows of Lovington is a non-profit group providing philanthropic services throughout the area for the past 20 years. For more information contact Pam Anklam at 217/201-0662. … Read More

OV Golfer is Medalist in Three Straight Matches

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•August 22, 2018• Okaw Valley’s Case Crawford has started his senior year with three medalist honors in his first three golf matches. This past week, OV split a pair of matches, defeating Pana but losing to Villa Grove. Last Thursday, the Timberwolves lost to Villa Grove 203-198 at Eagle Creek. Crawford was medalist with a low score of 40. … Read More

Early Newspaper Deadlines

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•August 22, 2018• Due to the Monday, September 3 observance of Labor Day the Moultrie County News Progress and The Fish Wrap deadlines for display and classified advertising are noon Friday, August 31 for the Wednesday Sept. 5 and Thursday, Sept. 6 editions of the News Progress and Fish Wrap. Thank you and salute to labor that made America strong. … Read More

Cruise Night On Square

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•August 22, 2018• Sullivan Street Machine Association’s annual Cruise Night on the Square in Sullivan is Saturday, September 1. All makes, models and years of vehicles are welcomed to this 39th annual event. Registration begins at 4 p.m. and more than $1500 in door prizes will be awarded during the event. Dash plaques are given to the first 100 registered. For the young drivers ages three to nine, a Power Wheels Demo Derby starts at 6 p.m. Bounce houses and a dunk tank are located along the cruise route. Musical entertainment is by Shovelhead and free popcorn courtesy of Boy … Read More

ALAH Football Team Returns with Experience

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•August 22, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor In his first year as Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond head football coach, Ryan Jefferson believes the 2018 squad can take the next step from last season’s 3-6 record into making the playoffs this fall. In 2017, the Knights lost two games by a combined nine points, and with the experience and returning letter winners, Jefferson believes his team can win those games and potentially be playoff eligible at 5-4 or better. “I believe we have a playoff-caliber team because of the combination of talent, experience, and leadership going for us,” he said, “but I … Read More

Redskins Football Returns with a Youthful Team

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•August 22, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor Usually, a high school football coach does not return youth and experience in the same year. But that was exactly what Sullivan-Okaw Valley football coach Jeff Myers inherited in his first year as head coach. Myers returns 15 lettermen but only six seniors. This leaves the Redskins little room for injury this season. “Without question the biggest weakness we have is depth,” said Myers. “Staying healthy will be a key to our success.” Even with a young squad that has learned three offense and defenses in the last three years, Myers … Read More

Soils were Drying in Mid-August

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•August 22, 2018• Drier weather this month has caused declining soil moisture, especially in central Illinois, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) Program manager at the Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. Illinois has received 1.28 inches of rain so far in August, 0.63 inches below the long-term average. Lower than normal rainfall occurred in most of the state, causing drier soils. Overall soil moisture levels have decreased 11 percent at depths of 2 inches. The largest declines were in the central region where moisture levels were down in mid-August by 30 percent in the … Read More

Cowden Camp Hosts Concert

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•August 22, 2018• The Cowden Free Methodist Church Camp is offering a meal and concert Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. Featured entertainers at Celebrate America Family Style are The Lesters and The Chosen Ones. Tickets are available by calling 217/433-1014. Concert only and meal with concert tickets are available. The camp is located at 174N 1550 East Rd., Beecher City. … Read More

North Lake Foundation is SCED Not-Profit Branch

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•August 22, 2018• The North Lake Community Development Foundation, Inc. filed articles of incorporation with the Moultrie County Clerk and Recorders office August 16. The not for profit corporation formed under the umbrella of Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development allows tax deductible donations under section 501c or 501d with the purpose stated as promoting the development, establishment, or expansion of industries. Chamber executive director Laurrie Minor is the registered agent with the three board of directors: Dan Flannell of Sullivan, Dave McCabe of Bethany and Zak Horn of Sullivan named in the filing. … Read More