Appoints Shields as deputy clerk
By David Porter State law (50 ILCS 105) indicates that a township official may not also be an employee of the township. Arcola Township has two employees who may fit that description. Rather than avoiding that conflict, the Township Board doubled down last month by officially appointing Deana Shields as deputy clerk despite being employed…
Read MoreRichard Stewart
Richard Edelen Stewart, 94 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 7:41 AM on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 320 North 21st St., Mattoon, IL. Burial will…
Read MoreJourney to the Cross Crowd Pleaser
The Mt. Zion United Methodist Church plans to offer an unusual event on Good Friday, April 3. From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in the church sanctuary, this self-guided display will be open to the public so everyone can experience a unique and interactive display with 3-D images. There are 12 stops to make, and…
Read MoreJacob’s Letter by J. Thomas Duncan Now Available
Atwood Police Chief Joe Duncan holding his father’s book. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer Writing a book is a great undertaking. It takes dedication, time and talent. J. Thomas Duncan, father of Atwood Police Chief Joe Duncan, has accomplished this task. This book has been in the works for 20 years. Chief Joe said his…
Read MoreATWOOD EASTER EGG HUNT
ATWOOD EASTER EGG HUNT. Basket winners at the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Atwood on Saturday were, left to right, Jude Edwards, Arthur; Rhett Harrington, Atwood; Little Miss A.L.A.H. Sydney Cherry; Baillie Endres, Atwood and Miss A.L.A.H. Adyson Hopkins. They are accompanied by a special guest, the Easter Bunny.
Read MoreFIRST PITCH
Mt. ZION LEGEND ED NEIGHBORS THROWS OUT FIRST PITCH. Coaching legend Ed Neighbors (pictured) was invited to throw out the first pitch from the mound at last Monday’s home opener following the ribbon cutting cutting ceremony at the new facility. From 1970 to 2002, he was the coach of the Mt. Zion baseball program. Over…
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MONUMENTAL DAY FOR BRAVES BASEBALL. The community of Mt. Zion celebrated as they opened the new turf baseball field on Monday, March 23 with a ribbon cutting ceremony before the home opener against Maroa-Forsyth. The facility was built on hard work and a commitment to their student-athletes and constructed by Dunn Company of Decatur. The…
Read MoreMount Zion Heath & Rehab Center Invites Community to a Free, Fun-Filled Easter Celebration on April 3
Easter Bunny to Visit with Kids and Families, Bringing Games and Activities Mount Zion Health & Rehab Center, the 71-bed skilled nursing facility in Mount Zion, Ill. is hosting a free Easter celebration for area children and their families. The celebration will feature a treat-filled egg hunt with a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny.…
Read MoreALAH High School Track and Field Open Outdoor Season at Sullivan
A line of Knights head around the first curve on the last lap of the 800 meter run at the high school track and field meet at Sullivan last Tuesday. From front to back are Colton Snyder, Tristan Keagle, Coby Drake, and Brian Hadley. Snyder running a PR of 2:17.69 would finish third. Keagle with…
Read MoreKnights Track and Field Cap Off 2026 Indoor Season with New Records and Medals
These four ALAH runners competed in the 4 X 800 meter relay at the Illinois Top Times Indoor Championship meet on Friday, March 27 at Illinois Wesleyan’s Shirk Center. From left to right are Sophia Johnson, Kimberly Krutsinger, Embrey Reardon, and Ruby Burton. Their time of 10:18.77 was yet another new school record by the…
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