Edward E. “Ed” Gingerich
Edward E. “Ed” Gingerich, 88, of Arthur, IL passed away at 2:10 A.M. on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Sullivan Healthcare and Senior Living Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park St., Arthur, IL. Pastor Glen Rhodes will officiate. Burial…
Read MoreMary Ellen Schrock
Mary Ellen Schrock, 76, of Arthur, IL passed away at 3:15 A.M. on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL. Bishop Larry R. Diener will officiate. Burial will be in the…
Read MoreRebecca Marie Schrock
Rebecca Marie Schrock, 78, of Arthur, IL passed away at 4:10 P.M. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Private funeral services were held on Monday, June 22, 2026 at the Edwards Funeral Home. Burial was in the Arthur Cemetery. Marie was born on July 27, 1947, in Arthur,…
Read MoreBill Fleming
William Robert Fleming (Bill) was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior, June 18, 2026. He leaves behind a family he deeply loved a church family he served and worshiped with, and an entire community of people he loved and worked with, in hopes of keeping his hometown of Atwood a beautiful place…
Read MoreAlberta “Bert” Bradford
Alberta “Bert” Bradford, 95 of Arthur, passed away peacefully at 7:15 am, on Friday, June 19, 2026, while at home, surrounded by her loving family. Graveside service to celebrate Bert’s life will be held at 2PM Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Arthur Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the…
Read MoreNew Roadside Sign for Village of Atwood
The Atwood Village Board voted to partner with the Atwood Chamber of Commerce and Atwood Economic Development at the regular meeting of the board on Monday, June 8 to purchase a new sign. The sign (pictured above) will replace the existing one at Rt. 36 and the Arthur Road. The sign is in the process…
Read MoreFLAG DISPOSAL CEREMONY
Members of Cerro Gordo American Legion Post #117 along with Legion Auxiliary and Junior members all took part in the flag burning ceremony for the proper disposal of flags held Sunday evening June 14 at the Legion Home. Melissa Bajric, Auxiliary president served as emcee for the ceremony stating it truly is “Old Glory” days…
Read MoreSTORM DAMAGE
STORM DAMAGE. Last week’s storms took a toll on trees and homes in the area. This house is on the east side of South Main Street as you are entering Atwood from Rt. 36. The tree, appearing to belong to the house next door, fell directly on the house causing a lot of damage.
Read MoreALAH graduate Butcher to play volleyball at Millikin
Savannah Butcher, a recent graduate of Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond, is to study elementary education and play volleyball at Division III Millikin University in Decatur. Submitted photo By Mike Monahan ARTHUR – “It is my wildest dream come true, “ said recent Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond graduate Savannah Butcher of going to play volleyball at…
Read MoreALAH FFA members attend Illinois FFA Convention
STATE FFA CONVENTION. Members from Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School attended the 98th annual convention held June 9-12 in Springfield. Pictured are (front row) Kate Wiley and Solomon Binion along with (back row) ALAH FFA President Morgan Casteel, Colin Dixon, Blayne Louden, Anden Berry, Coby Drake, Mace Stirrett, Brady Ellis, Ella Oye and Layla…
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