Recent Obituaries: Margaret A. Gibbons

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Margaret A. Gibbons Margaret A. Gibbons, 91, of Bethany, passed away 10:33 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at The Arthur Home. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany, is in care of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Margaret was born April 14, 1928 in Macon County, the daughter of Lee and Flossie (Bray) Pratt. She married Bob L. Gibbons on September 11, 1947 in Findlay; he preceded her in death on April 17, 2009. Margaret was a hard worker who helped her … Read More

Memorial Walk of Honor Dedicated by Sullivan American Legion

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•July 17, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Three hundred will be honored during dedication ceremonies at the American Legion Walk of Honor in Sullivan. On Sunday, July 21 Post 68 is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the public is invited to the American Legion Hall for the dedication of the new Memorial Walk of Honor. Post Commander Bob Sims emphasized that “Our Walk of Honor is not just for veterans. The memorial bricks can honor anyone, be it a fireman, policeman, classmate, or a special person in our life. One family dedicated their brick to the three … Read More

Obituaries 7-17-2019: Don Newberry

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Don Newberry Donald Dale “Pap” Newberry, 89, of Lovington, passed away at 3:04 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Don was born July 17, 1929, in Lovington, a son of Vernon and Clara Esther Beckenbridge Newberry. … Read More

Letter to the Editor 7-17-2019

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Cat City – Editor, I would like to address an ongoing, never ending serious problem that we’re having with the cat population in the city of Sullivan. There are a tremendous number of cats roaming the streets, and i believe the majority of them virtually live on Grant Street. This has been going on for years and is getting worse. People in the neighborhood feel sorry for them and feed them but don’t actually take care of them as pets. Therefore, they roam everywhere! They aren’t fixed and continue this population explosion. Standing in my yard last week, I looked … Read More

Smyser VBS Ready to Roar

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•July 17, 2019• Smyser Christian Church invites children to Roar VBS: Life is wild, God is good. A summer kids’ event called Roar VBS will be hosted at Smyser Christian Church from July 22 to July 26. At Roar, kids discover that God is good even when life gets wild! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Wild Bible Adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn … Read More

Salary Issues Hinder Prospects for Future Animal Control Warden

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•July 17, 2019• Starting salaries for Moultrie County employees became a stumbling point for county board members attempting to set a salary for an assistant animal control warden. County board chairman Dave McCabe opened the topic when he moved to approve a $25,000 starting salary for the position. The motion died for lack of a second. Personnel committee chairman Billy Voyles noted the starting salary for county courthouse employees is set by policy at $19,000 to $21,000. … Read More

Correction

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•July 17, 2019• Cortney Blackford and Steven Sands, both of Sullivan, will be married at 6 p.m. July 20 in Solid Rock Chapel in Sullivan. An incorrect name for the groom was used in the cutline for the photo in the July 10 edition of the News Progress. The News Progress regrets this error and extends our apologies. … Read More

Remember When? 7-17-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week Rochelle Boyd of Lovington and Roy Culp and Cheryl Roberts, both of Gays were honored during a reception held at Lake Land College. Boyd has been with the college since August 1972 and is one of eight employees retiring. She was the special projects coordinator in the office of continuing education. Neil Simon’s production of The Odd Couple is on the stage of The Little Theatre-On the Square though July 17. Oscar Madison is played by theatre fave Jack Milo and Felix Unger is played by Michael Haws. A heated debate arose at the Sullivan … Read More

Summer Fun at Wyman Park

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•July 17, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress The first week in June, like lemmings to the sea, Sullivan’s children ages 5-12 migrate from their classrooms into sunny Wyman Park to participate in an eight-week recreation program that has endured for over 60 years. Recreation Director, Jake Haegen, recounts, “My father was in the program when he was young, and I have been involved for over 20 years. My wife and Co-Director, Melissa, joined the staff nine years ago. Both she and her father grew up in the recreation program so it has been in existence for some … Read More