Kenneth Miner Kenneth L. ‘Flash’ Miner, 71, of Lovington, passed away at 11:10 p.m. Sunday March 31, 2019 in his daughter’s residence in Sullivan. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Keller Cemetery in Lovington with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. … Read More
Courtney Morrison Courtney Jill Morrison passed away March 21, 2019. She was born February 4, 1970, a dear daughter of TL Morrison and Gretchen Bailey Morrison (deceased). A native of Lovington, Illinois, Courtney graduated from St. Teresa High School in Decatur. She attended Eastern Illinois University obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and later obtained a second degree in Surgical Technology. Having been raised on her family farm, animals were always an important part of her life and became her passion. She shared this love with her father and brother showing cattle and sheep in her younger years. … Read More
•April 3, 2019• Okaw Valley Elementary students went way above and beyond their goal in collecting donations for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. OVES students set a goal of $750 in the Pennies for Patients program. Students brought in donations throughout the month of March and were also able to create online donation pages to collect from out of town friends and family. “It is so important for our students to know that no matter the amount they were able to give, they have made a difference in someone’s life.” Guidance Counselor Paula Coffer said. … Read More
•April 3, 2019• On Friday, April 12 the annual Moultrie County Beacon Benefit Auction begins at 5:30 p.m.at the Otto Center, half mile south of Arthur. Proceeds go to benefit the Moultrie County Beacon and needs of the clients. Auction items include new furniture, bicycles, toys and games, quilts, tools, wagon, storage building and various certificates. In addition to the auction an evening meal is served from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with carryouts available. All day bake sale, soft pretzels and much more. The Moultrie County Beacon is a non-profit agency providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness. for … Read More
•April 3, 2019• Members of the Sullivan Area Ministerial Association are initiating satellite afternoon services at four local care facilities. Area churches will begin conducting 30-minute worship services the first Sunday of each month in the afternoon. The services will begin Sunday, April 7. Times and locations: 1:30 p.m. at Aspen Creek conducted by Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ 2 p.m. at Courtyard Estates conducted by Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Bethany 2:30 p.m. at Eastview Terrace conducted by Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ 2:30 p.m. at Sullivan Health Care and Rehabilitation conducted by First Christian Church, Sullivan Family, … Read More
•April 3, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress At the Sullivan Community Education Foundation’s annual Staff Appreciation Dinner March 28 the group awarded some $16,000 in grants to 11 individuals and two organizations. Held at the 1225 Building in Sullivan more that 170 people attended. Sullivan Community Education Foundation Chair, Betty Jo Emel, welcomed the attendees and introduced the board of trustees as well as the superintendent of schools and the three school principals. Grant Wade gave the invocation. The high school students were represented by both the jazz band which provided the entertainment and the National Honor … Read More
Michael J. Wildman Michael J. Wildman, 58, of Monticello, passed away Monday evening, April 1, 2019 at Kirby Medical Center, Monticello. Mike was born June 17, 1960 in Decatur, IL the son of Roger L. and Phyllis (Huffmaster) Wildman. He married Dawn Vannice in August of 1982 and she passed away in November of 1988. He married Ann Power on June 16, 1990 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Champaign, IL. Mike is survived by his wife, Ann Power Wildman of Monticello, formerly of Franklin Grove; children, Patrick of Springfield, Katherine and Brandon both of Monticello; mother, Phyllis Wildman of … Read More