Junior high girls runner-up in Arcola Invite
By Mike Monahan Arcola Invitational, Saturday (Arcola results top six individual and relays *-season best Seventh grade boys team scores: 1.Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond 94; 2. Arcola 72; 3. Villa Grove 64; 4. Tri-County 54; 5. Central A&M 52; 6. Tie, Cerro Gordo/Bement, Danville Schlarman 22; 8. Meridian 21; 9. Okaw Valley 18; 10 Mahomet-Seymour…
Read MoreEarly 3-0 lead evaporates against Cumberland in Purple Riders’ 5-4 softball loss to CGB
By Mike Monahan CERRO GORDO – In a Lincoln Prairie Conference softball game Arcola nearly knocked off Cerro Gordo/Bement as they led 4-3 after six and a half innings. However, the Broncos scored two in the seventh, winning on a single by Ramie Shaffer in a 5-4 contest. AHS fell to 3-16 after being shut…
Read MoreClodfelder’s big day, Kiser’s dominance power Villa Grove to pair of wins
It was a statement stretch for the Villa Grove Blue Devils softball team, who combined explosive offense with dominant pitching to secure two convincing victories last week. They erupted for a 24-0 win over Heritage on Thursday, highlighted by a historic performance from Maggi Clodfelder. The slugger drove in six runs on just two hits,…
Read MoreBlue Devils roll past Blue Ridge behind balanced attack
Villa Grove put together a complete performance last Monday night, using timely hitting, patient at-bats, and solid pitching to power past Blue Ridge 12-3. The Knights struck first in the opening inning when Brendan Farris drove in a run on a groundout, but the lead was short-lived. Villa Grove responded immediately in the bottom half,…
Read MoreParkland art students receive exhibition awards
The Giertz Gallery at Parkland College recently announced the scholarship and award recipients of its 58th Annual Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition, currently on display in the gallery through Saturday, May 9. The exhibition comprises close to 175 student works produced within the last year in Parkland Art and Design classes including Photography, Painting,…
Read MoreNewman Woman’s Club news
The Newman Woman’s Club met April 21 to plan their club year programs and budget. The club will be giving two senior scholarships of $500 to Maggie Milburn and Brooke Tharp. Donations also were given for the Newman Fireworks, and delegates to FCCLA National Convention and Christ in Youth camp. In reviewing the past club…
Read MoreDAR installs and dedicates flag pole
Stephen A. Douglas Chapter Regent Bev McGee welcomed everyone in the Chapel to the dedication of a solar-powered flag pole and an American flag donated by the DAR Chapter. It was made possible because of a monetary grant given by Illinois Honorary State Regent Christina Bannon during her state regent’s term. Mrs. Bannon believed that…
Read MoreA fallen WWII soldier, MIA for more than 80 years, returns home
S/Sgt. Paul Allen Gregg, known to many as “Dusty” was born on January 6, 1915, in Arcola, a son of William Riley and Laura (Mansfield) Gregg. He lived in Garrett and attended Atwood High School, where he was a captain and a standout player on the football team. Throughout high school, Paul worked at various restaurants…
Read MoreFFA plant sale has started at TCHS
The Tuscola Community Unit School District #301 Board of Education approved a series of personnel changes, contract renewals, and policy updates at its regular meeting Monday at Tuscola High School. The Board accepted multiple staff resignations, including Angie Gough as Tuscola Community High School Boys’ Golf Coach, Daniel Nelson as TCHS Girls’ Golf Coach, Megan…
Read MoreApprove budget, policy changes
The Tuscola City Council met Monday evening and approved a series of measures including the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget, amendments to the personnel policy and an audit engagement letter. The Council’s consent agenda included approval of minutes from the April 13 meeting, the March financial report, payment of bills totaling $86,661.63, and pay requests…
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