Willis F. Kauffman
Willis F. Kauffman, 75 of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:50 AM on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL with his two children by his side. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 E. Park St., Arthur, IL. Pastor…
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Thomas Robert Stables, 90, of Bethany, passed away 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2023, at Fair Haven Christian Home, Decatur. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2023, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany,…
Read MoreJames Byron Jurgens
James Byron Jurgens, 81, of Arthur, Illinois passed away peacefully in Arthur, Illinois, on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was born on December 31, 1941 in Urbana, Illinois, to Ervin L. Jurgens and Dorothy B. Jurgens. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia; son, David (Mary) Jurgens of Sanibel Island, Florida; daughter,…
Read MoreArthur Board of Education to seek bids to repair school parking lots
ALAH Science teacher Chantell Benedict assists school board member Kristie Mechling with the Oculus that the anatomy class has been using this quarter at last weeks school board meeting.ALAH student Claire Seal assists school board member Brock Casteel with the Oculus that the anatomy class has been using this quarter at last weeks school board…
Read MoreBob Minear “Lucky” Winner of Atwood Auxiliary Meat Bundle
Village President Bill Fleming, center, drew the winning ticket for the American Legion Auxiliary’s meat bundle raffle on March 17. Others pictured are Jerry Clough, Fleming, Jessie Yoder, Auxiliary President, and Dorothy Clough. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer Bob Minear of Tuscola was the “lucky” winner of the Atwood American Legion Auxiliary meat bundle raffle…
Read MoreAtwood Village Board Continue Plans to Improve Village
By Doris Elmore Staff Writer Condition of some businesses, residences and empty buildings in Atwood continues to be an issue for the Atwood Village Board. This was discussed at the regular meeting of the board on Monday, March 13, at the Municipal Building. Atwood Village President Bill Fleming announced that the board continues to pursue…
Read MoreTwo Write-in Candidates for A-H Public Library Trustees
By Doris Elmore Staff Writer With the election less than two weeks away, voters need to be aware to look closely at the ballot before they vote. For the positions of Atwood-Hammond Public Library District, there are two write-ins, Mareva Schwass and Pat Johnson. Their names will not appear on the ballot because the candidates…
Read More2023 Mt. Zion Chamber EXPO & TASTE to be held April 1
The 2022 Mt. Zion Chamber EXPO & TASTE will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 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. TASTE tickets will be available at the door for $7 for…
Read MoreDouglas County Ag In the Classroom teaches students how many farmers are needed for hamburgers
Pictured is Dawson Crist, Atwood with the giant hamburger from the Ag in the Classroom lesson. Hamburgers are a great option for a tasty dinner. A hamburger requires many farmers who grew the ingredients. A rancher raised the beef cattle, a dairy farmer ensures we have milk to make cheese, wheat farmers provide the flour…
Read MoreALAH Lady Track Opens At Mt Zion Indoor
In the 4 X 200 meter relay, Josie Carrillo reaches back to take the baton from Gracie Romine at the indoor meet at Mt. Zion last week. Emma Edwards and Skyler Graham ran the last two legs of the relay that finished in fifth place in a time of 2:00.82. The Knights were ninth in…
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