Student honored; approve surplus sale
The Arthur Board of Education moved through a wide-ranging agenda at its latest meeting on Wednesday April 15, recognizing student achievement, approving several operational items and hearing updates on the district’s ongoing high school construction and transition plans. The meeting began with board action following closed session, where members voted to uphold Arthur Grade School…
Read MoreWater, sewer, and salaries up in Arcola
By David Porter The Arcola City Council passed its budget for next year at Monday’s meeting, and also raised wages. Part-time employees will see a $1 per hour raise while full-time workers will get 3 percent or $1 per hour, whichever is higher. Some higher-ranking employees are receiving bigger increases. The city administrator salary went…
Read MoreNo injuries in Tuscola house fire Monday
By David Porter Fire quickly destroyed a century-old Victorian home in Tuscola Monday afternoon. Fire Chief Brian Moody said no one was home when the fire broke out, and all animals inside were rescued. There were no injuries as eight area fire departments battled the blaze at 509 N. Parke St. (corner of Parke and…
Read MoreAtwood Village Clean-Up Day Set for May 9
By Doris Elmore Staff Writer The Village of Atwood has set Saturday, May 9 as Clean-Up Day within village limits. This past week Atwood residents received a two-sided spring flyer regarding clean-up day, as well as many other ordinances to make people aware of what is happening, as well as some dos and don’ts. The…
Read MoreStudent honored, surplus sale approved
STUDENT RECOGNIZED. Lovington Grade School student Avery Smith was honored and presented with a certificate of appreciation as the school’s top fundraiser for the Kids Heart Challenge for the past two years at last weeks Arthur school board meeting. Avery is pictured with Amy Ensign from the American Heart Association. The Arthur Board of Education…
Read MoreATWOOD-HAMMOND LIBRARY EXTENSION CONTRUCTION
Construction is well underway for the Atwood-Hammond Library Extension. A sketch of what is happening was published in this newspaper, along with an article, several weeks ago. For a while they were working inside, recently they began on the outside. This is when you notice what is going on. It is so intriguing watching the…
Read MoreStrong pitching by Boddy, Butcher lead ALAH to LPC baseball win over Villa Grove
ALAH junior Marcus Otto touches the corner of home plate before Villa Grove’s starting pitcher Zane Hosler can make the tag for an out. Otto’s run made the score 2-0 over the Blue Devils at the end of the first inning of the Knights’ home game on Thursday, April 16. By Mike Monahan ARTHUR –The…
Read MoreHowley’s Two Homers Not Enough as Braves Fall to Glenwood; Mt. Zion Baseball Takes 3 of 4 on the Week
Despite a big night at the plate from Evan Howley, the Mt. Zion Braves came up short in a 9-6 loss to Glenwood on Friday. Howley powered the Braves offense with two home runs and four RBIs, going deep in the first and fifth innings. Mt. Zion jumped out quickly, building a 4-0 lead in…
Read MoreMaggie Petty throws one-hitter as CGB softball blanks Urbana, 13-0
By Mike Monahan DECATUR – In a week that saw the Cerro Gordo/Bement softball team go 1-3 it was the one win that stood out as freshman Maggie Petty allowed just one hit in a 13-0 win over Class 3A Urbana in a game called after five innings due to the 10-run rule. The Lady…
Read MoreLarimore leads off with a home run for CGB baseball against Mt. Pulaski but Hilltoppers win in rout
By Mike Monahan MT PULASKI – Cerro Gordo/Bement’s baseball team, one that is hoping for their first win of the season scored a run in the first inning of the April 14 non-conference game at Mt. Pulaski as Drew Larimore led off the game with a home run on a 1-2 count. However, the Hilltoppers,…
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