MTZ boys tennis hopes to recreate and grow from last season
Evan Griffith returns a ball in a Mt. Zion Boys Tennis Practice. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Last season, the Mt. Zion boys tennis team won the Apollo Conference championship, a sectional championship and sent a doubles team to the State Championship. This year, the Braves hope to repeat, but also send a singles player…
Read MoreMTZ baseball looks to improve this year
Chase Fink (right) fields a ball in a Mt. Zion baseball practice. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion baseball team is geared to improve this year with Coach JD Arnold being at the helm for the Braves for his second year. Coach Arnold’s goal is to flip the win record and get his…
Read MoreKnights Senior Charley Condill Signs to Millikin University for both Volleyball and Softball
ALAH senior, standout athlete, Charley Condill, center, signed to continue her volleyball and softball careers and her academics at Millikin University next fall. Charley is pictured with her family members. From left to right are sister, Mackenzie; dad, Mac; Charley; mom, Ginny; and brother, Coewn. Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School is proud to announce…
Read MoreALAH Sophomore Spaghetti Supper Servers and Cashiers
ALAH Sophomore spaghetti supper servers. The ALAH Class of 2025 held a spaghetti supper on Thursday, March 9 to raise money for the Senior Trip. Serving up the spaghetti were: from left to right: Layla Deel, Skyler Vorck, Maggie Benedict and Sierra Binion. ALAH Sophomore spaghetti supper cashiers. From left to right: Ryan Appleby, Sara…
Read MoreALUMBAUGH COMMITS TO MONMOUTH
ALUMBAUGH COMMITS TO MONMOUTH. Kade Alumbaugh signed his letter of commitment to continue his football career this fall on the intercollegiate level at Monmouth College on Friday, March 10 in the Bement High School gymnasium. Kade is pictured with his family, seated with dad and mom, Michael and Jessica Alumbaugh and brother Tyce behind. While…
Read MoreJudith Rosalie “Judy” Bolduc
Judith Rosalie “Judy” Bolduc, 84, of Longwood, FL, passed away 5:34 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Adventhealth Hospice Care Center in Altamonte Springs, FL. Sabbath was always a special day in her life, and she was at peace the morning she passed away. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023,…
Read MoreJune DeLong
June DeLong, 98, of Atwood, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:18 a.m., Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL surround by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 201 Fifth Street, Ivesdale, IL with Father Patrick…
Read MoreMelissa Lynne Bernius
Melissa Lynne Bernius, 46, of Arthur, passed away on Saturday March 11th, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, while surrounded by family and friends. Services will be at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, March 16th, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm…
Read MoreDelano Yeakel
Delano Yeakel, 73, of Arthur, IL passed away at 1:49P.M. on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Arthur United Methodist Church, 128 E. Illinois St. in Arthur, IL. Funeral services will…
Read MoreRobert D. “Bobby” Benson
Robert D. “Bobby” Benson, 50, of Bement, IL., passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 10:15 A.M., at his residence in Bement, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. To 6:30 P.M., on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the Hinds Funeral Home, 348 N. Piatt St., Bement., followed by a funeral service at 6:30…
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