Ramping up cybersecurity
By Ariana R. Cherry With increasing concerns over cyber threats to public infrastructure, the Arthur Village Board is taking steps to strengthen its digital defenses. The Board approved upgrades to cybersecurity, internet, and phone systems during its April 20 meeting, with improvements planned for the public works facility and both water treatment plants. Trustees approved…
Read MoreTuscola, Arcola residents face rate shift for aggregated electric plan
New contract rate is higher than Ameren’s but that is expected to change over the summer By David Porter Residents of Tuscola and Arcola will see a change in their electricity supply costs beginning this June as a new municipal aggregation contract takes effect. Both towns have offered an aggregated program since 2012, and it…
Read MoreMaelee Stirrett overall grand prize winner in Moultrie-Douglas Farm Bureau coloring contest
Pictured is Ericka Crist, Douglas County Ag Literacy Coordinator, Maelee Stirrett from Atwood Hammond Grade School and Lisa McCallister of Peoples Bank and Trust. Moultrie Douglas Farm Bureau recently held its thirteenth annual coloring contest. The overall grand prize winner is Maelee Stirrett from Atwood Hammond Grade School. For her winning entry, Evelyn won the…
Read MoreFundraiser Begins for Atwood Park Project
By Doris Elmore Where is one of the favorite places to go in town if you want to walk, have a picnic, watch a ball game, watch children play, or just take a book, read and relax? The Atwood Park of course! After much study and discussion, the Atwood Village Board has approved a Park…
Read MoreARTHUR LOVINGTON ATWOOD HAMMOND PROM COURT
ALAH PROM COURT. “Golden Hour” is the theme for the 2026 Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Junior-Senior Prom to be held Saturday, May 9 at Penn Station. Coronation will take place at 8:15 p.m. and is open to the public. Prom Queen candidates chosen include (front row) Grace Romine, Summer Melton, Halle Wardrip, and Lily Vanda.…
Read MoreALAH softball three-game winning streak snapped by SJO
Alyssa Davis, a sophomore on the ALAH softball team, scores the last run of the Knights’ 12-2 victory over the Blue Ridge Knights on Monday, April 20. Alyssa was a pinch runner in the game and was safe when the Blue Ridge catcher dropped the ball on the tag attempt at home plate. The game…
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…
Read MoreALAH High School Track and Field Set School, Meet Records at Tri-County Invitational
Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School Girls Set New School and Meet Record!! At the annual Tri-County Invitational track and field meet hosted by Sullivan High School this foursome, Bella Romine, Summer Melton, Macee Boddy, and Grace Romine set a new school record and a meet record in the 4 X 200 meter relay. The…
Read MoreALAH boys and girls place third in Tuscola Open
ALAH sophomore Bella Romine sails into the pit in the triple jump competition at the 40th Annual Tuscola Open on Friday, April 24. Bella would finish second in the event with a jump of 33’ 4”. The Knights’ girls’ team finished third in the team standings with 72 points behind winner Sullivan 78.5 and second…
Read MoreCGB TRACK COMPETES AT 40TH ANNUAL TUSCOLA OPEN
Cerro Gordo Bement junior Trevor Cogdill begins his spin in the discus competition at the 40th Annual Tuscola Open track and field meet on Friday, April 24. Trevor’s best throw at the meet was a PR of 116’ 11”. That distance was good for eighth place out of thirty competitors in the event. The Broncos…
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