Puckett and Aguilar lead CGB softball to LPC win
By Mike Monahan CERRO GORDO – In the final three regular season games the Cerro Gordo/Bement softball team not only won all three, but did so in convincing fashion. May 11 was no exception as the Broncos downed Heritage 15-1 in a Lincoln Prairie Conference game. Brielle Puckett was 3-for-4 with a double and four…
Read MoreBraves Split Busy Week Behind Big Performances from Fox, Nickell
The Mt. Zion Braves put together an eventful week on the diamond, earning victories over Tolono Unity, Taylorville, and Springfield while also dropping a high-scoring contest to Taylorville. They opened the stretch last Tuesday with a dramatic 6-5 victory over Unity. The Braves scored first in the opening inning when Kellen Bollhorst singled home a…
Read MoreMt. Zion Softball Stays Hot with Four Straight Victories; Clinch Apollo Conference
The Mt. Zion Braves softball team continued their strong play last week, collecting four consecutive victories over Taylorville, Paris and Meridian behind explosive offense and steady pitching performances as they clinched the Apollo Conference championship outright. They opened the week last Wednesday with a 7-4 victory over the Taylorville Tornadoes. Taylorville struck first in the…
Read MoreGeorgina Smith
Georgina Smith, 57, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 11:56 AM on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at her residence. Celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Georgina was born on June 29, 1968 in Phoenix, AZ. She was a daughter of Ronald and Donna (Newcomb) Smith. She is survived by two…
Read MoreBeverly Jane Miller
Beverly Jane Miller, 86, of Arthur, IL formerly of Bloomfield, IA, passed away at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at the Haven of Care in Arthur, IL. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL. Bishop Lamar…
Read MoreErin Nicole Taylor
Erin Nicole Taylor, 12, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 7:25 PM on Monday, May 11, 2026 at OSF Children’s Hospital in Peoria, IL. Private celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Erin was born on June 16, 2013 in Urbana, IL. She was a daughter of Mark Allen and Autumn…
Read MoreSenator Chapin Rose Presents Certificate of Recognition to Steve Tenhouse
Steve Tenhouse, retiring Chief Executive Officer of Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, received a Certificate of Recognition from the Illinois State Senate by Senator Chapin Rose. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer Steve Tenhouse, retiring Chief Executive Officer of Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, received a Certificate of Recognition from the Illinois State Senate by Senator…
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ALAH PROM ROYALTY. Kamden Morfey and Grace Romine were crowned 2026 Prom King and Queen on Saturday, May 9. Photo by Stephanie Wierman
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ALAH PROM. The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Jr.-Sr. Prom was held this past Saturday at Penn Station and “Golden Hour” was the theme. Pictured is this years senior Prom Court Easton Frederick, Cash Hale, Trey Strode, King Kamden Morfey, Queen Grace Romine, Lily Vanda, Summer Melton, and Halle Wardrip. Photo by Stephanie Wierman
Read MoreMt. Zion Community Benefit Fundraiser
Mt. Zion, IL – Join four churches as they raise funds to help a family with extreme medical expenses. The Mt. Zion Community Benefit committee selected 12-year-old 6th grader Sebastian Smallwood from Mt. Zion. He has a brain tumor and has undergone surgery, treatments and physical therapy while traveling or staying in St. Louis. He…
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