Eastern Illinois University fall honorees
Eastern Illinois University recognized academic excellence by naming high-achieving students to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Dean’s List honors are awarded to undergraduate students with a declared major who earn a semester grade point average between 3.80 and 4.00 while completing at least 12 graded credit hours. This distinction celebrates dedication, perseverance, and outstanding performance…
Read MoreDrought remains a concern for area farmers
So far February weather has been better than January was in Douglas County. We have not done a lot of outside work beyond loading hay a couple times and moving some machinery around. On a 50-degree day, we took a tractor to Arthur for repairs. We thought that was better than paying them to make…
Read MoreAllen Roberts Fund taking applications for assistance
Jaye Roberts has chosen to honor the life of her son, U.S. Marine Corporal Allen C. Roberts, by providing annual financial support to an individual or group serving youth in the Arcola community, in an effort to promote growth and leadership among young people. The Allen Roberts Fund has been established with the Arcola Foundation.…
Read MoreOne historic game; one historic gym
On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Knights boys’ basketball teams held their final games in the old gym at the high school as a farewell before construction begins on the new school. Prior to the game, Doug Davis, long time ALAH teacher read the following that was prepared by ALAH Athletic Director Nathan…
Read MoreALAH falls just short in regional semifinals, 41-40 to WSS
By Mike Monahan MT. PULASKI – The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond girls basketball team, one that lost its first seven games of the season and was 1-9 at one time fell just short in the IHSA Class 1A regional semifinals Monday. The Knights led on three different occasions in the game where the largest lead…
Read MoreFinal game in East gym goes overtime in ALAH loss
By Mike Monahan ARTHUR – Fans at the final game in the old (East) gym at Arthur got to see one extra four minute overtime quarter February 10 in a Lincoln Prairie Conference game. The game went to overtime as Heritage sophomore Cameron Johnson nailed a three-pointer from the right side just in front of…
Read MoreVilla Grove snaps seven-game losing streak in win over Arcola
By Mike Monahan VILLA GROVE – Arcola, the seventh seed in the upcoming regional tournament, lost to the 14th seeded Villa Grove Blue Devils last Friday in a Lincoln Prairie Conference game. Villa Grove had lost seven consecutive games, while Arcola had lost three. Villa Grove prevailed 43-35. The Purple Riders faced first place conference…
Read MoreShutout second quarter carries Tuscola to 62–34 home victory
By Nolan Morse Shooting out to start, Tuscola snatched away three consecutive steals, manifesting a 10–3 begining and for St. Teresa to call an early timeout. St. Teresa showed up early from deep, hitting the first three of the game but could not keep up the pace, as Tuscola answered with a 10–0 run. St.…
Read MoreTeam effort domination in 74–30 Tuscola victory
By Nolan Morse Highlight domination covered Tuscola’s 13th home win, as they walked out victorious 74–30, over the Meridian Hawks. Before lightning could strike, Tuscola was already up 6–0. With a scoring frenzy coming from four different players, Russo, Kurtz, Block, and Musgrave, the Warriors sprinted out to a 13–2 start. Russo dominated the off-ball…
Read MoreCarle sees increased demands
Carle Foundation Hospital and its Emergency Department are experiencing sustained high patient volumes as respiratory and influenza-like illness activity continues to place increased demands on capacity. In order to meet high demand, Carle Health is asking the community for heightened awareness and partnership. Community members can help by choosing the right care option for their…
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