Letter to editor, Thank you, Kevin Gaither, for speaking out in response to the church sign that was posted so ignorantly. God created all men and women in His image, and He loves us all as His own. People are so quick to judge!! Can’t we all love one another unconditionally? … Read More
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, June 3 – Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, broccoli, Texas toast, peaches Tuesday, June 4 – Taco salad w/meat, lettuce, cheese, beans, tomatoes and salsa, peaches, taco chips, pudding Wednesday, June 5 – Chicken pot pie, creamy cole slaw, whole grain biscuits, warm chunky applesauce Thursday, June 6 – Ham and beans, copper carrots, cornbread, gelatin w/fruit Friday, June 7 – Roasted pork loin, frosted sweet potatoes, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, grapes … Read More
•May 29, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley baseball team was eliminated from the Class 1A Danville Schlarman sectional semifinal last Wednesday at Danville Stadium. After scoring a run in the first inning, the Timberwolves were unable to plate another run while Salt Fork rallied with five runs combined in the first three innings for a 5-1 lead. … Read More
•May 29, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera for The News Progress To the traditional strains of Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance”, 41 Okaw Valley High School students entered the gym for their graduation ceremony Sunday, May 26. For some it may be their last time in this gym and with each other. The building was filled to capacity for this 80th graduation festivity. The podium was festooned with a large bouquet of the class flower(rose) in the class color of lemon yellow. Each of the young girls carried a large yellow rose as well. The ceremony began with the Pledge of Allegiance … Read More
•May 29, 2019• The Windsor High School Class of 2020 will be hosting a 5k at the Windsor Harvest Picnic on August 17. 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
•May 29, 2019• Newstalk WTIM Sullivan radio station is back on the air after the tower on which they lease space went down during last week’s severe weather. The Big 870 AM and 107.7 FM stations feature Newstalk WTIM Morning Show with Brad Graven live from the Jackson Family Dealerships in Sullivan every Wednesday 8:40-10:00am. They are also home of extensive local news, weather and agriculture coverage plus St. Louis Cardinal baseball. … Read More
Joyce Shasteen Evalyn Joyce Shasteen, 93, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:59 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2019 in Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon. Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, May 29) in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan was in care of the arrangements. … Read More
Roy Bauman Roy B. Bauman, 96, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:13 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019 in Aspen Creek of Sullivan. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 28 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68. … Read More