Karen Ruth “Katie” King
Karen Ruth “Katie” King, 73, of Tuscola, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Haven of Tuscola, Tuscola, IL Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Mike Wilder officiating. Burial will follow…
Read MoreKathy Drew
Kathy Doreen Drew, 74, of Florence, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. Mrs. Drew was born in Tuscola, IL a daughter of the late William Hugh Olehy and Imadeen Ruth Lewis Olehy. She worked in the business office for the Carle Clinic Hospital Association in Urbania, IL. Kathy loved her family and friends. She…
Read MoreGroundbreaking on new ALAH High School
BREAKING GROUND ON THE FUTURE. CORE Construction held a groundbreaking ceremony for the addition, renovation, and improvement project at the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School on June 18. Pictured are Tim Bassett, Core President, Tony Segobiano, CORE Director of Field Operations, Travis Cox, CORE Superintendent, Damien Schlitt, BLDD Architects Principal/Director of K12 Education Design,…
Read MoreArthur advances superintendent search, approves amended budget
The Arthur CUSD #305 Board of Education moved forward with the search for the district’s next superintendent and approved its fiscal year 2026 amended budget during their June meeting. Superintendent Vic Zimmerman and Tim Buss, representatives from the Illinois Association of School Boards, attended the meeting to review survey results and finalize the superintendent vacancy…
Read MoreRed, White and Bement… Community Celebration Set for July 4 with Family Fun, Food and Fireworks
The Bement Community Council is inviting residents and visitors alike to join in a day of patriotic fun during Bement’s Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, at the Bement Forest Preserve Park. Festivities will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature a variety of activities for all ages. Attendees…
Read MoreMt. Zion’s Blue Ribbon Celebration Set for July 3
The Village of Mt. Zion and the Mt. Zion Township are inviting residents and visitors to kick off their Independence Day weekend at the annual Blue Ribbon Celebration on Friday, July 3, at Fletcher Park in Mt. Zion. The family-friendly event will be held at 323 Fletcher Park Blvd. and is free to attend. Gates…
Read MoreAtwood Mourns Passing of Village President Bill Fleming
By Doris Elmore The American flag at the Atwood Village Hall & Atwood Police Department hangs at half-staff in recognition of the sudden death of Atwood Village President Bill Fleming. Bill passed away on Thursday morning, June 18 at Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis, IN. A visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church of…
Read MoreButcher: “Hardest decision I have ever had to make”; stops volleyball
By Mike Monahan ATWOOD – In last week’s Record Herald News, Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond graduate Savannah Butcher showed her excitement about continuing her volleyball career at Division III Millikin University saying, “It’s my wildest dream come true.” However, two days later Butcher elected not to play volleyball at all (medically retiring from volleyball) and…
Read MoreIHSA finalizes 35-second clock for boys and girls varsity high school games
By Matt Troha (associate executive director of the IHSA) BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for its regularly scheduled meeting at the IHSA office in Bloomington on June 15 where like it or not the board finalized expectations for the 35-second shot clock, which will be required for varsity…
Read MoreHilligoss named first team all-state baseball
By Mike Monahan NAPERVILLE – Will Hilligoss, a recent grad of ALAH, has been named to the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State first team. He is one of 25 on the team and one of 17 seniors. Hilligoss helped the Knights, coached by David McGrath, go 21-10 overall and 9-1 in the LPC,…
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