CERRO GORDO ALA JUNIORS AND YOUNG SONS CONFERENCE ATTENDEES
ALA Juniors and Young Sons Conference. Four of Cerro Gordo American Legion Auxiliary Juniors attended the Department Junior and Young Sons Conference in Monticello on April 18 & 19. Pictured are Ella Garver, Sophia Ritchie, Parker Browning, and Emma Garver
Read MoreGayle Marie Mick
Gayle Marie Mick, 90, of Plantation, FL, formerly of Tuscola, IL passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Burial will be held at a later date in the…
Read MoreJaylen Cole Otto
Jaylen Cole Otto, 12 of rural Mattoon, IL passed away at 5:44 P.M. on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Arthur Christian School, 1637 IL 133, Arthur, IL. and from 5:00…
Read MoreGerald “Peanuts” Stahler
Gerald “Peanuts” Stahler, 63, of Bement, formerly of Tuscola, passed away on Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Private family interment will be held at the Tuscola…
Read MoreLetitia ‘Tish’ Lorenson Farris
Letitia ‘Tish’ Lorenson Farris passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Letitia was born May 13, 1951, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Robert Lawrence and Leila (Taylor) Lorenson. She graduated from Lovington High School and from Millikin University, where she was a member of Zeta Tau…
Read MoreALAH FFA holds annual awards banquet
The ALAH FFA chapter held its annual awards banquet earlier this month at the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School. During the evening, many awards were handed out, and the new FFA officer team was installed. The evening began with President Will Hilligoss welcoming everyone and the opening ceremonies were presented by the 2025-2026 FFA…
Read MoreFive counties, one goal: Local 4-H members unite for regional livestock clinic April 18
Thirty-three 4-H members from Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby counties gathered April 18 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds for a multi-county Livestock Clinic and Skill-a-thon centered on hands-on learning, youth development, and the strength of community. Five Moultrie-Douglas 4-H members participated; members included Hope Whitlow, Myles Gingerich, Aubrie Stenger, Joslynn Steffens, and Ellie Stewart.…
Read MoreAtwood girl wins top prize in Moultrie- Douglas Farm Bureau coloring contest
Moultrie Douglas Farm Bureau recently held its 13th annual coloring contest. The overall grand prize winner is Maelee Stirrett from Atwood Hammond Grade School. For her winning entry, Evelyn won the grand prize of a $50 Visa gift card, and a goody bag with art supplies from the Peoples Bank and Trust. Jessica Henson submitted the winning entry for the eighth annual teacher’s coloring contest. Jessica is a first-grade teacher at Tuscola North Ward. She won a $25 gift card to Amazon…
Read MoreChet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Festival announces band lineup and workshop schedule
The Chet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Festival announced its official 2026 band lineup and workshop schedule for this year’s event at Forest Park in Shelbyville. This year’s festival continues its tradition of bringing outstanding bluegrass talent to the stage while offering interactive workshops that have become a highlight for attendees of all ages and skill levels. Friday Night…
Read MoreALAH baseball on three-game winning streak, now 13-6
By Mike Monahan GEORGETOWN – Scoring 40 runs in three games, while holding its opponents to 10 the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond baseball team has won three straight, improving to 13-6 overall. The Knights topped Georgetown-Ridge Farm 11-3 in a non-conference game last Saturday. Will Hilligoss was 4-for-4 with two doubles and two triples as…
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