ALAH Jr. High Boys’ Track and Field at Annual Jr. High Okaw Conference Meet
Knights’ eighth grader Aiden Graham (2) runs behind Tuscola’s Jackson Brown in the 1600 meters at the Jr. High Okaw Conference meet at Okaw Valley on May 4. The runners would finish in this order with Aiden running 5:36.69 in the race. Aiden also finished second in the 800 meter run with a time of…
Read MoreALAH Jr. High Knights Qualify 14 Boys and 8 Girls for IESA State Track and Field Meet
The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond boys in this picture competed at the IESA Class 2A Sectional track and field meet held at Central A & M on Saturday, May9. They qualified for the IESA State Track and Field Championship meet on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16. Both the seventh and eighth grade advanced…
Read MoreCGB BULLDOG TRACK AND FIELD
Cerro Gordo Bement Bulldog seventh grader Korbyn Corum, shown here throwing at the IESA Class 2A Sectional at Central A & M last Saturday, will be going to the IESA State Track and Field Championship meet at the Eastside Centre in East Peoria to compete in both the shot put and discus. In the shot,…
Read MoreTuscola’s ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ collection is Saturday, May 16
Reminder that the U.S. Postal Service is collecting food for area pantries during its annual “Stamp Out Hunger” drive. While many post offices collected last week, the Tuscola office is collecting Saturday, May 16, beginning at 9 a.m. Monetary donations are accepted. Make checks payable to Sam Food Pantry with “USPS Food Drive” in the…
Read MoreColes County Chorus’ summer show June 13
The Coles County Chorus will present its 2026 Summer Show, “Barbershop on Broadway,” on Saturday, June 13 at 4 p.m. at the EIU Doudna Fine Arts Center located at 1860 7th Street in Charleston. The performance will feature barbershop harmony arrangements of popular Broadway songs, along with guest appearances by award-winning ensembles. Special guests include…
Read More4-H Cloverbud AgVenture Camp invites local youth to participate in a hands‑on farm and nature adventure
ARTHUR, Ill. — Moultrie‑Douglas 4‑H is gearing up to welcome young explorers to Cloverbud AgVenture Camp, a lively, hands‑on learning event designed especially for children ages 5–8. The camp will take place Tuesday, June 23 from 1–4 p.m. at the Arthur United Methodist Church, offering an afternoon packed with discovery, creativity, and farm‑themed fun. The camp…
Read MoreFree support for dementia caregivers
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is one of the most demanding roles a person can take on. It impacts emotionally, physically, and mentally. The Senior Resource Center at Family Services and the Moultrie County Health Department are teaming up to offer a free resource designed specifically for…
Read MoreRoseLen’s Coffees & Delights to become ‘Café 61’
New venture plans few menu, staff changes By Trudy Feyereisen Arthur has been blessed for many years by the fun food and flavors offered at “RoseLen’s Coffees and Delights.” Sisters Rose Plank and Lena Otto have done an amazing job building up this business to the popularity and success it has become today and during…
Read More2026 Arthur Quilt Show winners announced
A colorful display of craftsmanship, creativity, and tradition filled the Otto Center as 124 quilts were entered in the annual Arthur Quilt Show. Quilt enthusiasts from across the region gathered to admire the intricate stitching, detailed patterns, and handmade artistry showcased throughout the three-day event, which celebrated both longtime quilting traditions and modern interpretations of…
Read MoreInaugural Leadership group a success
By Mike Monahan ARCOLA – In the inaugural year of the Arcola Leadership Group, which is made up of freshmen and sophomores that were identified by district coaches as potential leaders. The members from Arcola are Olivia Gisinger, Stevee Griffith, Anahi Campos, Briseida Condarco, Kaden Hohlbauch, Jazy Moreno, Ke’din Smith, Averi Kutz, Conner Truex, Mitchell…
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