Doris Piercy
Doris Jean Piercy, 94, of Tuscola, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026 at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living, Chrisman, IL. Eastern Star and Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Duane Piercy officiating. Burial will…
Read MoreThe Waddle Inn Duck Library Opens in Hammond March 21
Donna Sanders with a small portion of her duck family. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer Donna Sanders of Hammond has come up with a “ducky” idea for Hammond residents. She wants to start small getting her idea of a free duck library off the ground. She has appropriately named it “The Waddle Inn.” A ribbon…
Read MoreSchuring Resigns as Mt. Zion Basketball Coach
Coach Dale Schuring has stepped down as head coach of the boys basketball program at Mt. Zion High School, ending a successful seven-year run with the Braves. Mt. Zion Athletic Director Diann Durbin confirmed the coach resigned from the position at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. The Braves will now begin the search for a…
Read MoreMt. Zion Chamber EXPO & TASTE March 21
The 2026 Mt. Zion Chamber EXPO & TASTE will be Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Convention Center, Mt. Zion, IL. Admission is FREE at this family friendly event with something for all age groups. The 2026 Mt. Zion Chamber EXPO & TASTE will feature exhibitors and…
Read MoreStart Your Journey to CrossFit with KMC Active
By Doris Elmore Staff Writer If you are tired of being tired and have to force yourself to work out, Jordan Barney, Director of Health & Fitness for Kirby Medical Center (KMC) Monticello is one to talk to. Jordan is ready to lead your journey to a healthier you. He is an enthusiastic individual who…
Read MoreKnights Track and Field Compete at Annual Rantoul Indoor Invite – More Records Fall
The 4×2 Relay broke the record, previously held by the 2025 team, with a time of 1:53.88. The relay consisted of Grace Romine, McKenna Blaudow, Summer Melton, and Bella Romine. By SALLY McCARTHY The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond track and field teams, for the third week in a row, took part in a meet held…
Read MoreALAH softball brings back plenty of experience with 10 returning letter winners
By Mike Monahan ARTHUR – Last season the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond softball team went 13-16 overall, but were 8-2 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference, good for a tie with Sullivan for second place. Gone from that team are just three players in Mackenzie Condill, Layla Deel and Alayna Plank. Returning is first team all-LPC…
Read MoreWill Fuson unanimous all-LPC for CGB; ALAH’s Hilligoss second team
By Mike Monahan DECATUR – Bement senior Will Fuson, who played for the Cerro Gordo/Bement boys’ basketball team was the only unanimous all-Lincoln Prairie Conference player on the all-conference team. Fuson helped the Broncos, coached by Brandon Willard, go 23-10 and place second in the conference at 9-1. His brother Lucas was also on the…
Read MoreALAH DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS FOOTLOOSE
The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School Drama Club presented the musical, “Footloose” last weekend on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. From left to right actors and their roles are: Claire Sass (Cowboy Bob), Ryan Waithera (Bickle), Cash Hale ( Ren McCormack), Greyson Yoder (Willard Hewitt), and Embrey Reardon (Jeter). They are seen here closing out…
Read MoreCGB track starts season; Nevius fifth in the 400 for the boys
By Mike Monahan MT. ZION – The Cerro Gordo/Bement boys and girls track teams have started its season. On March 11 the boys were in the Mt. Zion Indoor Invitational and Quintin Nevius had the best finish by placing fifth in the 400 with a time of 56.41. Maddie Willard led the girls in the…
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