Okaw Valley Recognizes Academic Achievement
Okaw Valley High School recognized the class of 2019 for their academic achievements and awarded several scholarships. Bella Benning and Kailynn Bobbett received their medals for earning the title of co-valedictorian as did Madison Vogel for earning the title of salutatorian. Bella Benning, Elizabeth Herbord, Kailynn Bobbett, Madison Vogel, Shelby Hagerman, and Sadie Zimmerman were honored as Illinois State Scholars. Receiving Grade Point Average Honor Cords (3.5 and above) were Bella Benning, Kailynn Bobbett, Madison Vogel, Sadie Zimmerman, Shelby Hagerman, Molly Phillips, Sophie Zimmerman, Anna Wooters, Sidney Zimmerman, Kailey George, Kierston Kennedy, Elizabeth Herbord, Case Crawford, Angela Robinson, Talon Russell, … Read More
Post 68 Gets Ready for 4th
•June 12, 2019• Fund-raising efforts are underway for the American Legion Post 68 4th of July Celebration. Fund-raising chairman Mike Keown said this year’s celebration includes the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. Central States Fireworks of Athens, Ill. returns for the fourth year presenting the fireworks display at Wyman Park. The Conner Family Amusements of Beardstown will provide carnival entertainment for the third year. The 4th of July celebration has traditionally been funded by contributions from Sullivan merchants and community. The fireworks contract is $17,000 with the city committing $7500 plus an additional $2500 from the Electric Dept. scrap … Read More
Health Dept. Reacts to Mosquito Dangers
•June 12, 2019• Moultrie County Public Health and Safety committee received a periodic report on health department activities. Moultrie County Health Dept. Executive Director Angie Hogan reported spring rains had created issues with standing water and some septic systems. The department was responsible for certifying county and township personnel for larvacide application to help abate mosquitos. She noted that two birds from the county are being tested for the West Nile virus. … Read More
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Recent Obituaries: Judith Anne Wilson
Judith Anne Wilson CHARLESTON, IL – Judith Anne Wilson, age 78 of Hutton Township, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Visitation was held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. The Funeral Service was held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Burial followed in Hurricane Cemetery, south of Charleston. Donations may be made to Judy’s family to be disbursed at their discretion. Gifts may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Judy was born on September 13, 1940 in Arcola, Illinois, the daughter of the … Read More
Winnifred Titus’ Home Future Presents Challenge for Sullivan
•June 5, 2019• By Eden Martin for the News Progress Almost six decades ago a grand, old lady of Sullivan, Winnifred Titus Sentel, died, December 29, 1960, leaving her home to be used as a home for aged women. In recent years the home has been known as Titus Manor at Wyman Park. Winnifred’s grandparents were George Washington (G.W.) Titus (1814-1864) and Elizabeth Bennett Titus (born 1820; died April 4, 1912 ). They moved to Moultrie County from Indiana in 1857. In the 1860 census G.W. was reported to have been born in New York and was listed as a … Read More
All Conference Little Okaw Teams
•June 5, 2019• The Little Okaw Valley Conference announced 2019 all-conference softball teams last week. In the Northwest Division, several athletes from Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond and Okaw Valley teams earned honors. For the Knights, senior pitcher Shelby Frederick and senior Regan Miller were unanimous selections to the first team. Sophomore Mackenzie Brown, junior Addi Tinkle and senior Marissa Herschberger were also selected to the first team. Freshman Ryli Kauffman earned second-team all-conference honors. … Read More