•April 10, 2019• The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond boys’ track team placed seventh out of 15 teams with 32 points in the 49th annual Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond Boys Invite Saturday. Tuscola won the invite with 86 points. Austin Romine took first place in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:05.58. … Read More
•April 10, 2019• Thirteen area high school seniors were awarded Good Citizen Awards from the Stephen Decatur Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution Saturday, March 29 in Decatur. Winners were selected by faculty of the high schools on the basis of leadership, dependability, service, patriotism, and cooperation. These aware are presented annually to outstanding senior class students from Macon, Moultrie, DeWitt, Piatt, and Christian county high schools. Students honored by the Stephen Decatur Chapter are: … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week There was a break-in at the Moultrie County Sheriff’s office. State Police investigators from Effingham have been assigned to the case. Sheriff’s Sgt. Rieck Kendall said that the burglary occurred in the jail’s basement. He said that items were taken but has declined to provide additional details. After scoring only one run in a loss to Shelbyville, the Sullivan Redskins baseball team turned the tables and defeated Arcola 10-1. Jason Wildman picked up the win against Arcola. He pitched four innings, giving up four hits and one unearned run. He struck out eight. Andy Wagner … Read More
•April 10, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress When Ata Abbed retired from General Motors after 26 years of service, he was still young enough to have a second career. His brother was in the grocery business and had seen an ad for a grocery store in the small town of Bethany, Illinois. It turned out to be a 29-year adventure for Abbed and his family. “We were so very fortunate to have had the best neighbors, like Jerry and Kay Ward, that anyone could ask for,” Ata recalled. “We had wonderful employees like Della Lowe, Hope Snyder, … Read More
•April 10, 2019• State Conservationist, Ivan Dozier announced the next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2019 is May 10, 2019. Nationwide USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) plans to invest up to $700 million for new enrollments and contract extensions in fiscal year 2019. The 2018 Farm Bill made several changes to this critical conservation program, which helps agricultural producers take the conservation activities on their farm to the next level. “CSP continues to be a very effective tool for private landowners working to achieve their conservation and management … Read More
Thelma Netherton Thelma N. Netherton, 89, of Sullivan passed away at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday April 3, 2019 in Aspen Creek in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be at 11 a.m. Friday April 12 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Tim Henderson officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
Mike Wildman Michael J. Wildman, 58, of Monticello passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 in Kirby Medical Center in Monticello. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 5 at Mackey-Wright Funeral Home in Monticello. Cremation rites followed, and interment in Monticello Township Cemetery will be held at a later date. He was born June 17, 1960, a son of Roger L. and Phyllis Huffmaster Wildman. Mike was a 1978 graduate of Sullivan High School where he participated in golf, baseball, football and basketball. His senior year he participated in the IHSA State basketball tournament in Champaign. He was … Read More
David Norris David M. Norris, 78, of Bethany, formerly of Clio, Michigan, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2019 in Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be 12 noon Wednesday, April 17 at Martin Funeral Cremation and Tribute Services in Mt. Morris, Michigan. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 and one hour before the service on Wednesday. Burial with military rites will be in Flint Memorial Park, in Mt. Morris, Michigan. … Read More
•April 10, 2019• Smyser Christian Church Student Ministries Easter Drama is a two hour program put on by 30 area high school students at 7 p.m. April 19 and 20. The 20th annual drama “Believe” will be held at Smyser Christian Church, 1521 Whitley Point Road in Gays. Because what you believe about Easter determines what you believe about Christmas, the students will take you through what is believed about Jesus’ birth, life, death, and resurrection through the use of skits, dramas, praise music, and various artistic expressions. Refreshments will be served and a love offering will be taken to … Read More