Knights track and field compete at annual Rantoul indoor invite — more records fall
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 at the University of Illinois Armory. The meet on March 14 was the annual Rantoul Invite. The competition featured thirty-four schools from all three IHSA track and field classes. The…
Read MoreALAH High School holds winter athletic awards night
By Sally McCarthy Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School held their annual Winter Athletic Awards night on Tuesday, March 10. High School Athletic Director Nathan Seal opened the evening with a few comments, stating “winter sports are demanding. They require long practices, early mornings, late nights, but what really defines a season isn’t always the…
Read MoreUNI High mini meet results
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Armory — March 4, 2026 MEN’S RESULTS 60 Meters 1. Kamden Flenner, Tuscola, 7.00 (personal best); 2. Leo Marx, Fisher, 7.30 (PB); 3. Andrew Todd, Fisher, 7.41; 4. Calvin Cook, Tuscola, 7.47; 5. Keenon Anderson, Hoopeston Area, 7.48; 6. DeAngelo Owen, Maroa-Forsyth, 7.48; 7. Sawyer Beachy, Tuscola, 7.49; 8. Bradlee Washington,…
Read MoreCentral Illinois high school invitational results
Eastern Illinois University — Lantz Fieldhouse, Charleston, IL | March 6-7, 2026 | Official Results BOYS RESULTS 60 METERS — FINALS 1. Treylin Couch (JR), Charleston, 7.02 2. Alec Roach (SR), Litchfield, 7.09 3. Ian Pianfetti (SR), Olney (Richland County), 7.10 PB 4. Marlin Jeffries Jr. (SR), North Chicago, 7.12 5. Reid Carlen (SR), Toledo…
Read MoreTuscola FFA Alumni spaghetti supper and pie auction March 28
By David Porter The Tuscola FFA Alumni Association’s 23rd annual spaghetti supper and pie auction is March 28 at the Tuscola Community Building. The supper starts at 5 p.m., and the auction kicks off at 7. Cory Green, president of the FFA Alumni said the association has donated $50,000 to $60,000 over the past 6–7…
Read MoreDr. Fishel from Arcola to speak during ‘Dine With a Doc’
Senior Education Ministries, Inc., in partnership with the Tuscola Community, announced that this month’s Dine with a Doc® will be held in Tuscola on Thursday, March 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Tuscola First Christian Church, located at 100 Church St. The Dine with a Doc® program is a free community effort that allows seniors to…
Read MoreVGHS Alumni Celebration May 23
Villa Grove High School Alumni Association will host its 122nd Alumni Celebration on Saturday, May 23, welcoming graduates from all classes for a full day of activities. Events begin with the alumni golf scramble at 7 a.m. at Tri City Country Club. Class reunions will follow beginning around 1 p.m. at various locations. The Celebration…
Read MoreDAR chapter learns about Lincoln-Douglas debate museum
Our DAR chapter is named for Stephen A. Douglas, but few of us knew that the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum was in Charleston. It is the only museum devoted to the Lincoln-Douglas debates. ([email protected]) A self-guiding exhibit and the interactive displays make this museum a must for Central Illinois history buffs. At the March meeting Lori…
Read MoreRare Raggedy Ann collection up for sale
By David Porter Area residents will have a rare opportunity Saturday, March 28, to own a piece of Arcola and Raggedy Ann history. Tri-County Auction LLC will be selling the estate of Tom and Joni Wanamaker. Joni, who died May 11, 2025, at the age of 82, was the granddaughter of Johnny Gruelle, the creator…
Read MoreBlighted properties agreement approved
The Newman City Council opened their March 9 meeting with a representative from Ameren Illinois. Andrea Evey, Outreach Manager from Walker-Miller Energy Services, who partners with Ameren Illinois, shared energy efficiency programs, explained how residents can reduce their monthly utility bills through simple home improvements, and available rebate programs with those present at the meeting.…
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