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A-H Elementary School Hosts Piatt County Spelling Bee

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First and Second Place winners at the Piatt County Spelling Bee on February 16 with their trophies, Grant Niemerg, first, and Hallie McCabe, second. Congratulations on your accomplishments. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer Twenty-five elementary/Jr. high students competed in the Piatt County Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 16, hosted by the A-H Elementary School with…

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JHOC CHAMPIONS

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JHOC CHAMPIONS. The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond 8th grade girls volleyball team took first place at the JHOC tournament last Thursday in Bement defeating the Okaw Valley Timberwolves 25-22, 18-25, and 25-20. They defeated the Cerro Gordo-Bement Bulldogs on Tuesday to advance to the championship. Pictured are Alyssa Ahrendt, Riley Strode, Morgan Casteel, Leighton Poulos,…

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Survey results reported at school board meeting

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Bill Coleman resigns after 22 years By ARIANA R. CHERRY Staff Writer Superintendent Shannon Cheek, members of the school board and Rod Wright of Creative Entourage discussed the results of the facility survey that was sent out to members of the communities of the Arthur School District at the most recent Board of Education meeting…

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ALAH Knights Sports Scoreboard

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Knights senior #3 Wyatt Hilligoss goes up for a shot in the second quarter of the varsity game against Cumberland last week. The Knights had a slow start and trailed 19-6 at the time but rallied in the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 4 before being forced to foul and the Pirates made…

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SENIOR NIGHT – BOYS BASKETBALL

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On Thursday, the ALAH high school boys basketball team recognized their four seniors and their parents with introductions prior to the last home boys basketball game. From left to right are Clay Seal, son of Nathan and Adrienne Seal; Wyatt Hilligoss, son of Kevin and Emily Hillgoss; Steven Edwards, son of Terrie and Suzy Edwards;…

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SENIOR NIGHT – CHEERLEADERS

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ALAH high school Senior Cheerleaders were introduced with their parents at the final home basketball game last Thursday. From left to right are Chloe Franklin, daughter of Rick and Jamie Franklin; Regann Bowles, daughter of Ryan and Jami Bowles; and Molly Appleby, daughter of Andy and Misty Appleby. Their high school activities, favorite cheer memories…

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SENIOR NIGHT – PEP BAND

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Senior members of the ALAH High School Pep Band and their parents were recognized during the 2023 Senior Night on February 16. From left to right, William Rosenberry, son of Justin and Amy Rosenberry; Xander Thompson, son of Jesse and Julia Thompson; and Miah Malin, daughter of Jeremy and Amy Malin. Favorite band memories, high…

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MTZ girls basketball wins regional championship

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2023 IHSA 3A Regional Championship. The Mt. Zion girls basketball team wins the 2023 IHSA 3A Regional championship at Eisenhower. Pictured front row, left to right, Naomi Schmahl, Avery Kyburz, Kennedy Highley, Kallianna Becker, Ally Root, Addison Rotz and Ella Fink. Back row, left to right, Head Coach Steve Marvel, Assistant Coach Mikayla Lehman, Anna…

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MTZ basketball splits two games last week

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Sam Driscoll fires a three-pointer in a 66-56 loss against MacArthur at MacArthur. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion Boys Basketball team split their games this week winning its last Apollo Conference game of the season against Effingham and losing a game against MacArthur. Against MacArthur, the Braves trailed 21-4 at the end…

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