Trending social media traveler stops in Tuscola during trek from Philadelphia to California
Isaiah Thomas, also known as HMBL Zay, is walking from Philly to California to raise funds for a school for underprivileged kids. He was in Tuscola Tuesday at Subway where an Atwood-area fan had sent him a free sandwich. “I’ve been following him from day 3,” said Jessica Jacobs, who was with her son, Ronnie.…
Read MoreDoug Davis retiring from ALAH after 33 years of teaching
By Trudy Feyereisen ALAH is saying “goodbye” to one of its most dedicated and beloved teachers – Doug Davis. Doug is a 1986 alum of Lovington High School and graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1990 with a BA in Radio-Television Production, then went on to receive a BS in secondary education- history in 1992.…
Read More‘Eggs-ample’ of farming subject for ‘Ag in the Classroom’
Ag in the Classroom recently discussed chickens and eggs. The high-quality protein in eggs is an excellent economic and nutritional choice. Eggs contain all nine essential amino acids that our bodies need. America’s egg farmers use a multitude of housing systems for chickens. Hens are provided with adequate space, nutritious feed, clean water, and light. Farmers…
Read MoreArthur Freedom Celebration parade entries are now being accepted
Entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Arthur Freedom Celebration Parade, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, in Arthur. Individuals, organizations, churches, businesses, clubs, and community groups interested in participating in the parade are asked to contact Stephanie Wierman at 217-620-7460 to request an entry form. This year’s parade theme is “Celebrating 250 Years…One Nation,…
Read MoreArcola’s Roberts-McGeehon wins 400; Villa Grove wins 4×100 in boys Shelbyville Open
By Mike Monahan SHELBYVILLE – Friday in the boys annual Shelbyville Open track meet Arcola’s Remi Roberts-McGeehon won the 400 with a time of 52.14, which was .44 better than the second place finisher Villa Grove’s Miles Swigart, who ran a season-best 52.60. Swigart was also on the winning 4×100 team that ran a 45.61,…
Read MoreArcola softball closes regular season with a non-conference loss to Marshall
By Mike Monahan MARSHALL – Friday Arcola’s offense could not find its hitting shoes as they managed two hits in a 10-0 four inning game. The Lions, who improved to 23-3, scored one in the first, five in the second, two in the third and two in the fourth on 12 hits. Arcola’s Maddie Pilkington…
Read MoreWhisman, Hunter Drake lead Arcola offense past 20-win Westville in baseball
By Mike Monahan ARCOLA – Quincy bound Brevyn Whisman and Hunter Drake led the Arcola offense as Whisman was 3-for-4 with a double and a triple and a run batted in, while Drake was 2-for-4 with three runs batted in. The Purple Riders got on the board right away against the team that had won…
Read MoreBecerra seventh in IESA state track meet; 1600, 1600 sprint medley, 200 all have PRs
By Mike Monahan EAST PEORIA – The three events that the Arcola Junior High track teams were in last Friday and Saturday all resulted in personal bests. In the only event Saturday for the Purple Riders, Anna Becerra, an eighth grader, finished in seventh place in the 200-meter dash with a personal record time of…
Read MoreALAH girls qualify for state track meet in eight events, Villa Grove, Tuscola in four
By Mike Monahan SHELBYVILLE – Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond girls track team placed third out of 17 in the IHSA Class 1A sectional May 13 with 84 points in the 17-team sectional won by Shelbyville with 122 points. The Knights qualified 11 student-athletes in eight events, while Villa Grove and Tuscola had three people in…
Read MoreALAH softball wins last two regular season games; Sanchez drives in five runs vs. Neoga
By Mike Monahan ARTHUR – The regular season ended for the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond softball team with two victories, beating Neoga, May 11, 16-1 and won its last Lincoln Prairie Conference game 16-1 over Okaw Valley in a game called after four innings due to the 15-run rule after four innings. Against Neoga, Laila…
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