Community Effort Brings Concerts To Tabor Park

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•May 16, 2018• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Bill Burger had wanted to showcase Tabor Park in Sullivan and thanks to Mason Point a concert at the park series began Friday, May 1. For many years Sullivan residents have enjoyed the benefits of having two wonderful parks. The Tabor family donated the land for Tabor Park with the plan that benefits be free to all. Sullivan City Council and the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development, however, have been challenged to provide continuous programs for both parks. That’s where Bill Burger came in. Burger lives near Tabor Park and … Read More

Obituaries 5-16-2018: Linda Adams 

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Linda Adams  Linda Janell Adams, 62, of Arcola, formerly of Bethany, passed away at 3:19 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2018 in Charleston Rehab and Healthcare. Graveside memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20 in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany.  … Read More

50th Anniversary of Heroic Act for Local Medal of Honor Recipient

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•May 16, 2018• There will be a commemoration to honor Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, PFC Robert C. Burke on Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Monticello High School Auditorium. This will mark the 50th Anniversary of PFC Burke’s heroic actions in Vietnam, saving literally dozens of his fellow Marines while sacrificing his own. PFC Robert C. Burke was, by MOS, a Marine mechanic with the soul and esprit of a machine gunner. Assigned to India Company, 3/27 in February 1968 he accepted and relished his new role as an M60 man.  … Read More

Area Libraries Receive Per Capita Grants

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•May 16, 2018• State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) announced that a large number of libraries in the 102nd District are receiving grants through the Illinois Secretary of State ‘Per Capita’ Grant program totaling $99,627.50. Per Capita Grant funding may be used for a variety of expenses such as materials, personnel, equipment, electronic access, telecommunications and technology. … Read More

Sullivan Advances Athletes to State Track and Field Meet

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•May 16, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports Several area athletes advanced to the state track and field meet during the Sullivan Sectional last Thursday. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond placed third with a total of 63 points, Sullivan placed fifth with 45 points and Stewardson-Strasburg scored 22 points for 10th place. For ALAH, sophomore Kenli Nettles qualified for state in four events. She high jumped 5 feet 7 inches to win the sectional, and she ran the 300-meter low hurdles in 45.06 for second place. She also placed second in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 15.26 and was second in the … Read More

Sudden Storms Wreak Havoc

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•May 16, 2018• Storms wreaked havoc in Moultrie County with a cell hitting Bethany around 3:45 Tuesday afternoon, breaking a utility pole causing traffic delays on Hwy 121 then moving on toward Sullivan with high wind and water damage reported. A slow-moving cold front triggered widely scattered strong to severe thunderstorms across south-central Illinois during the afternoon of May 15th.  One of the most significant cells formed over southern Macon County at around 3:30pm…then tracked SE across portions of Moultire, Coles, and Clark counties.  This particular storm downed numerous trees, large tree branches, and powerlines in Sullivan and Mattoon…and overturned … Read More

Three Wins Wind Down OVHS Baseball Season

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•May 16, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Okaw Valley baseball team won three-straight games this past week before losing its final game of the season. The Timberwolves topped North Clay, Meridian and Taylorville but lost to Monticello to finish the regular season with a 25-3 overall record and a 10-0 in the Little Okaw Valley. Monday night against Monticello the Timberwolves dropped their last game of the season 7-4 to the Sages. Monticello scored on a double in the first inning, but OV tied the game with a run in the top of the third. The Sages scored … Read More

Wesleyan Graduates Student from Arthur

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•May 16, 2018• Illinois Wesleyan University honored 389 candidates for graduation during Commencement on May 6, 2018. Kirk Schroeder ’84, the co-founder of two life science companies, delivered the Commencement address. The candidates include Zoe Bouras of Arthur, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa and majored in international studies and political science with research honors. … Read More

Lovington WWII Veteran Pinned

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•May 16, 2018• Charles Kinkade of Lovington was a teenager in World War II who was dumped into the Pacific Ocean after his ship sank during the Guadalcanal campaign and navigated a Higgins landing craft during the Allied invasion of Normandy June 6, 1944. On Friday, May 11 the 98 year old received a surprise honor for his years of service. The Lovington American Legion Commander George Clark, Lanny Fleming and SAL Commander Dennis Fedie presented a salute of respect from the Honor Guard to Kinkade. … Read More