Second inning hurts ALAH baseball in loss to W-L
By Mike Monahan WARRENSBURG – Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond’s baseball team trailed 5-0 after one inning and then the Warrensburg-Latham Cardinals scored 11 runs in the second inning as they sent 16 to the plate in the non-conference game played March 31. The Knights did not quit and trailed 16-7 after a four run fourth…
Read MoreRotz Powers Braves to Win; Mt. Zion Splits Busy Week
IZZY BOLYARD (#13) is safe at home and scores the run on a passed ball in bottom of the second inning putting the Braves up 3-0. Addison Rotz delivered a standout performance at the plate Monday, collecting three hits to lead the Mt. Zion Varsity Braves to a 6-3 victory over Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg. Rotz finished 3-for-4,…
Read MoreFuson’s third team all-Macon County; ALAH’s Hilligoss honorable mention all-area
By Mike Monahan DECATUR – Cerro Gordo/Bement’s Will Fuson, a senior, and his brother Lucas Fuson, a sophomore, earned third team all-Macon County Boys’ Basketball honors by the Decatur Herald & Review. Will Hilligoss of Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond and a senior, was one of 11 players to receive honorable mention status in the Herald…
Read MoreCerro Gordo/Bement softball falls to No. 3 LeRoy
By Mike Monahan LEROY – The number 3 softball team in Class 1A held Cerro Gordo/Bement to just one hit in a five inning 12-0 Lady Bronco loss last Friday at Cerro Gordo in a non-conference game. The only hit for CGB was a two out single by Jessa Cross. Hunter Malone then reached on…
Read MoreCGB baseball has 10 hits in loss
By Mike Monahan CHAMPAIGN – The Cerro Gordo/Bement baseball team has been struggling offensively, but March 30 the Broncos had a season-high 10 hits. However,the Broncos lost to St. Thomas More 7-3. It tied for the closest CGB has been to winning a game as the Broncos lost to Decatur St. Teresa 7-3 on March…
Read MoreWiliam Fuson Named Student of the Quarter
Pictured are Ken Wright from the State Bank of Bement, Will Fuson and Jill Clodfelter, High School Student Council Sponsor. William Fuson was honored as Bement High School’s Student of the Quarter. Stephanie Leinard shared, “I am proud to nominate Will Fuson for Student of the Quarter. Will is a dedicated student and athlete who…
Read MoreGabe Shumaker named April Senior of the Month at Mt. Zion High School
Gabe Shumaker has been named as Mt. Zion High School April Senior of the Month. Justin Johnson, Principal of Mt. Zion High School congratulates Gabe Shumaker as Mt. Zion High School April Senior of the Month. Gabe’s activities during High School include: SADD, Key Club, Student Council, Math Team, NHS, Drama Club, Soccer, Football &…
Read MoreInchy’s Book Vending Machine
Pictured are Bement Elementary School Principal Christy Sweet, Kindergartners Josie Cobb and Stanley Fainter, and Cristin Wright, the Piatt County philanthropic advisor for the Hart of Illinois Community Foundation. On Wednesday, March 18, the Heart Of Illinois Community Foundation placed their fifth fully funded Inchy’s Book Vending Machine in just three years, this time at…
Read MoreInfrastructure upgrades needed for competitive edge
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The U.S. grain transportation system, particularly the inland waterways, is considered a competitive edge for America’s farmers. But a century-old lock and dam system along the Mississippi River and a pending rail merger could present challenges in the future. “Part of the success we’ve had in exports is because we have…
Read MoreKathleen Perkinson announces retirement from Federated Bank
Newman and Onarga, Illinois – Federated Bank announced the retirement of Kathleen Perkinson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Perkinson joined Federated Bank in 2019 and has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer throughout a period of growth, acquisitions, and organizational change. In this role, she led financial planning, oversight, and…
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