OV Inducts Alumni Wall of Fame Member

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•June 12, 2019• Okaw Valley CUSD #302 inducted Robert Disney Jr., Bethany HS Class of 1994, onto the Alumni Wall of Fame To be nominated the individual must have been a graduate of Bethany, Findlay, or Okaw Valley. Nominations were based on an individual’s contribution to society and community, the betterment of mankind or occupational/endeavor recognition. Nominee Disney is retired from the United States Air force (1996-2017). He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Homeland Security, and a Master’s Degree in Cyber Security. His military decorations include the following: Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal, Air Force … Read More

Obituaries 6-12-2019: Bill Alwerdt

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Bill Alwerdt Dr. William E. ‘Bill’ Alwerdt, 87, of Sullivan passed away at 12:20 a.m. Sunday June 9, 2019 in Arbor Rose of Arcola surrounded by his family. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Public Masonic Rites will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More

Obituaries 6-12-20109: Barbara Wilson

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Barbara Wilson Barbara Wilson, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:56 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.    … Read More

VBS at Southern Baptist Church

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•June 12, 2019• Vacation Bible school is at Southern Baptist Church in Sullivan from 6-8:30 p.m. July 21-25. “Family Night” with prizes follows VBS at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25. VBS has something for every age group five years through sixth grade (grade just finished). For questions or for those who need a ride on the van call 217-728-8471 or 217-232-8880 or come to 615 E. Jackson St. in Sullivan. Interested persons may pre-register on line at www.sullivansbc.org … Read More

Obituaries 6-12-2019: Kay Foster

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Kay Foster Kay Ann Foster, 66, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Thursday June 6, 2019 in her residence. Private family graveside services will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Kay was born October 4, 1952 in Decatur, a daughter of Vernon and Beverly Moore Perrine. She had worked for several social service agencies over the years. … Read More

“The Night The Music Lived” Earns Raves for Rave-Ons

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You’ll Laugh, Cry and Swoon •June 12, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress February 3, 1959 was a tragic day for rock-n-roll in America. A plane carrying Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens crashed in a snowstorm just outside Clear Lake, Iowa where they had performed at the Surf Ballroom. It was the end of both their Winter Dance Party Tour, the age of innocence and, for some, the day the music died. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of that historic concert the Little Theatre has brought in the Rave-Ons, a phenomenally talented group, to recreate … Read More

OV Volunteer Hall of Fame

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•June 12, 2019• The purpose of the volunteer hall of fame for Okaw Valley Community Unit District is to recognize individuals or groups who have volunteered significant time, effort, or service to the school district or have contributed significant resources for the betterment of the school district. The following were recognized at the 2019 Okaw Valley Commencement. Ryan Christensen, Volunteer Coaching; Jim Underwood, Volunteer Coaching; Craig and Lara Macklin, Band and FFA. … Read More

Sullivan Makes Clean Sweep of City Streets

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•June 12, 2019• By Mike Brothers Sullivan is making a clean sweep of its streets in homage to the Cubs sweeping the Cardinals last weekend. A new $218,672.15 Pelican three broom street sweeper was approved for purchase by Sullivan City Council at the June 10 meeting in Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library. Street commissioner Peggy Hargis made the motion, explaining the 1992 street sweeper was beyond repair. Mayor Richard Glazebrook noted several sweepers were tested, and the consensus of employees and staff was the broom sweeper would best serve the city’s needs. Commissioners Abbey Sherwood, Mike Fowler and Chuck Woodworth joined … Read More

WHS Class of 2020 Hosts Harvest 5K

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•June 12, 2019• The Windsor High School Class of 2020 will be hosting a 5k at the Windsor Harvest Picnic on August 17, 2019. They are seeking sponsors for this event. If you or your business would be interested, please contact Lindsay Floyd (floydl@windsorcusd.org) or Shelly Clotfelter (clotfelters@windsorcusd.org) by August 1st. If you would like to register for the run, registration forms can be found at http://www.windsor.k12.il.us and click on Junior Senior High School. … Read More