Debra Myers
Debra Myers, 68, formerly of Garrett, IL passed away on December 12, 2022 of Acute Leukemia while on vacation in Aruba. Graveside memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in the Arthur Cemetery. Debra was born on November 19, 1954 in Tuscola, IL, a daughter of Hiram James and…
Read MoreGREAT WHITE & SLAUGHTER AT THE DEVON
DECATUR, IL – The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, is excited to announce Great White & Slaughter coming to the Devon on August 16. Two of 80s rock’s favorites together in one big night of hits! This show IS included in the 2024 Devon season ticket package. Tickets for this show will go on sale at a…
Read MorePrincipal for the Day
State Senator Sally Turner from the 44th Senate District of Illinois visited Bement Monday, Nov. 20 as part of the “Principal for the Day” program. Senator Turner toured the school, met faculty and staff, and learned about our wonderful history and traditions here in Bement. She also spoke to Miss Kym Bentley’s 3rd grade class…
Read MoreVillage of Atwood receives Park Land Grant
By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer Village President Bill Fleming announced the Atwood Village Board received the park land grant in the amount of $23,911.20 at the regular meeting on Monday, November 13. Fleming said this is 90% of the appraisal of the land. It appraised at $10,800/acre equaling $26,568. The village paid $13,000/acre x 2.46…
Read MoreMTZ Village Board approves appointment to Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion Village Board met on November 20 and approved a mayoral appointment to the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners and approved an ordinance on parking on Green Valley Drive. Erik Ethelll was confirmed and approved by the board to replace Jennifer Harris at the end of her…
Read MoreSecond Community Police Meeting Held in Atwood for 2023
Atwood Police Chief Joe Duncan narrated the police meeting hosted by the First Baptist Church of Atwood By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer Joe Duncan, Chief of Police for the Village of Atwood, held his second Community Police Meeting on Thursday, November 16, hosted by the First Baptist Church of Atwood. Approximately 32 residents and law…
Read MoreALAH High School Girls Basketball
Rohacs’ Shot Sends Game to Overtime!! ALAH junior Lindsay Rohacs shoots the game tying shot at the buzzer in the varsity game at Shelbyville on Monday, Nov. 20. The Knights led for most of the contest but the Rams scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to take the lead at 35-33 until Lindsay’s shot…
Read MoreKnights’ Claire Seal Hits 1,000 Career Points Milestone!!
Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond senior Claire Seal scored the 1,000 point of her high school career in the Knights’ 46-39 victory over the Shelbyville Rams on Nov. 20. Claire hit the mark on a free throw in the overtime period of the varsity contest at Shelbyville. Claire was the leading scorer in the game with…
Read MoreALAH 8th Grade Girls Take Regional Title!!
The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond eighth grade girls basketball team won the IESA Class 3A Regional #12 championship game on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The Knights defeated the Sullivan Lady Reds 42-12 to capture the title. The victory will advance the team to the IESA Class 3A Sectional #6 at Pana Jr. High School where they…
Read MoreALAH Jr. High Boys Basketball
Anden Berry (2) and Jansen Burnett put pressure on the CGB player with the ball in the game at Bement last week. Other Knights on the court are Alex Olivero (10), Landon Willoughby (5), and Solly Binion, on the right. This action took place in the eighth grade game at Bement last week. Nov. 21…
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