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

Remember When? 8-22-2018

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25 Years Ago This Week Sullivan Alum Derik Eaton was hired to teach driver education and as head track coach. He succeeds Cliff Dobbs as driver ed teacher. Dobbs opted for early retirement. Wes Bland of Virginia, MN caught a 16-pound catfish while fishing in the Little Okaw River with his grandfather, C.L. Bland of Bethany. One of the Bethany summer league baseball teams came home champions after winning the Bronco Division of the 1993 Okaw Tournament. Members of the team include Joe Gaither, Ryan McCabe, Adam Rutherford, Lindsey Grebien, Shane Simmons, Brandon Stollard, Brandon Patrick, Dustin Bone, Dustin Haile, … Read More

Strasburg Lions Club Slow Pitch Softball Tournament

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•August 22, 2018• The Strasburg Lions club will host a slow pitch softball tournament September 8 in the Strasburg Park. Teams may have up to 15 players and a minimum of eight players. Cost to participate is $200 per team. The Lions will serve hamburgers and porkburgers for lunch and ribeye and tenderloin sandwiches for supper. All teams must be signed up and paid by September 1. For questions or to register, contact Lion Mike Antonacci at 217-343-9789. … Read More

Illinois is a Center of Aerospace and Aviation Technology

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•August 22, 2018• By Chuck Sweeny Rockford Register Star Many Illinoisans don’t realize it, but our state is a center of aerospace and aviation technology. Illinois’ aerospace cluster is centered around the northern and northeastern portion of the state. The Rockford area alone has more than 70 companies in the aerospace supply chain employing 7,000 people, says the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. If you include Chicago and southeastern Wisconsin, “there are more than 200 companies in the aerospace cluster, including giants such as AAR Corp., Northrop Grumman and Boeing,” DCEO says. Illinois is home to prime contractors … Read More