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Spark Housing Committee Unveils Housing

News Progress Posted on May 22, 2019 by webmasterMay 22, 2019

•May 22, 2019• Maintenance Initiative By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Seniors, veterans, the disabled and widows will be the primary beneficiaries of the new housing initiative proposed by the Spark Housing Committee to a large group of seniors gathered in Sullivan. The Sullivan citizen action group spokesperson, Bill Burger, told the crowd at the Senior Center the goal of the committee is “to revitalize houses in Sullivan utilizing local talent and volunteers to improve the quality and sustainability of our community.” These volunteers will undertake home improvement projects needed by seniors, veterans, the disabled, and widows – projects … Read More

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Big D’s Back

News Progress Posted on May 22, 2019 by webmasterMay 22, 2019

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SES Students Bring Wax Museum Characters to Life

News Progress Posted on May 22, 2019 by webmasterMay 22, 2019

•May 22, 2019• Sullivan Elementary School students turned to wax Thursday, May 16. Fourth grade students became famous people from history during the annual wax museum held in the elementary school gym. The Wax Museum included four fourth grade classes of Drew Campbell, Kurt Friese, Nichole Hendry and Kay Lehman. Two classes presented in the morning and two in the afternoon. “The students first selected their characters three to four weeks ago,” Lehman began. “They had to research and prepare a report of the person.” The work was just beginning as students then developed a slide show on iPads to … Read More

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Remember When? 5-22-2019

News Progress Posted on May 22, 2019 by webmasterMay 22, 2019

25 Years Ago This Week The village of Lovington was named a winner in the 1994 Governor’s Home Town Awards Program. Roger Brust, president of the Lovington Area Development Committee, said that the honor from the Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs was given in recognition of the village’s success in establishing the Lovington Community Health Clinic. Julie Wilkerson of Sullivan traveled to Rome, Italy with the St. John’s Catholic Chapel Choir from Champaign. The choir served as the principal choir during a solemn Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica and sang a selection during a Papal Audience with Pope … Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Marilyn Hoback Bone

News Progress Posted on May 16, 2019 by webmasterMay 16, 2019

Marilyn Hoback Bone Marilyn Hoback Bone, 81, of Decatur, formerly of Bethany, passed away 3:07 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019, at her home in Decatur. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Bethany. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the Church. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany, is in care of the arrangements. Marilyn was born November 13, 1937 in Bentonville, AR; she was the daughter of John Dale and … Read More

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Obituaries 5-15-2019: Lola Horn

News Progress Posted on May 15, 2019 by webmasterMay 15, 2019

Lola Horn Lola Horn, 101, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Monday May 13, 2019 in her residence. Celebration of Life services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with John Plummer officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More

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Menu 5-15-2019

News Progress Posted on May 15, 2019 by webmasterMay 15, 2019

Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, May 20 – BBQ pork sandwich, lemon pepper peas, wax beans w/pimento & onion, bun, apricots Tuesday, May 21 – Baked ham, corn casserole, brussels sprouts, whole grain wheat, applesauce Wednesday, May 22 – Chicken broccoli alfredo, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, peaches Thursday, May 23 – Goulash w/beans, veggie cheese bake, dinner roll, mandarin oranges Friday, May 24 – Country fried steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Harvard beets, dinner roll, graham crackers, banana … Read More

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It Was A Single Loss Season for WSS Softball Team

News Progress Posted on May 15, 2019 by webmasterMay 15, 2019

•May 15, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg softball team’s 32-game winning streak ended in the last regular season game against Mt. Zion, Friday. The Hatchets finished the regular season with an overall record of 32-1-1. Earlier in the week, WSS defeated Cowden-Herrick/Beecher 20-0 on Thursday and Cumberland last Tuesday 4-1. Against Mt. Zion Friday evening, the Braves plated five runs in the first inning and four runs in the second inning for an early 9-0 lead. The Hatchets answered with three runs in the third inning and two runs in the fourth inning to cut the … Read More

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St. Jude’s Dash & Bash Returns

News Progress Posted on May 15, 2019 by webmasterMay 15, 2019

•May 15, 2019• The 5th Annual St. Jude Dash & Bash is Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 at the Sullivan American Legion. The event kicks off Friday with a softball tournament, food, huge indoor raffle, a kids’ bags tournament, and beer tent with music provided by Ten-Seventy Entertainment. Two new events have been added to Friday evening; power wheels derby for kids ages 3-9 and a kiddie tractor pedal pull. Saturday starts off with a softball tournament, bake sale, 50/50, indoor raffle, 5K at 8 a.m., 1 mile fun run at 9 a.m., and a safe tot trot. … Read More

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Sparrows Celebrate Silver with Lovington Show

News Progress Posted on May 15, 2019 by webmasterMay 15, 2019

Cars, Trucks, Bikes, Tractors and More •May 15, 2019• A quarter of a century ago, a group of people got together at Jerry’s East End in Lovington to hold a live auction and just have a good time. A good time was had, and Sparrows Unlimited Inc. was born. Incredible items were up for bid including a truckload of rock and a brand new weed eater… and only after the bidding did the winners find out what they won. The truckload of rock, a toy truck with a handful of rocks. The weed eater, a live rabbit. And who can … Read More

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BASO Car Show a success



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The Bethany Advocates and Support Organization hosted its annual car show on August 22 at Crowder Park. The perfect afternoon weather bought out 52 entries and many enthusiastic onlookers. Greg Fitzgerald’s 1966 Pontiac GTO took home Best off Show honors.


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