CGB Broncos Sports Scoreboard
BRONCOS PLACE 2ND AT TOURNAMENT. The 2023 Macon County girls basketball tournament, hosted by Meridian High School took place January 3-7. The Cerro Gordo-Bement Broncos won 2nd place and pictured with their trophy is (front row) Hunter Malone, Gabby Block, Erin Rogers, Skye Tieman, Caroline Hill, Haylei Simpson, Bailey Walter, Reese Brunner, Morgan Brunner, Haley…
Read MoreMTZ Girls Basketball wins three of four last week
Bracie Barnes and Denver Anderson hold their all-tournament team selection plaques after a 57-49 win against ALAH in the 2022 ALAH Holiday tournament championship game.The Mt. Zion Girls basketball team with the trophy after its 57-49 win against ALAH in the 2022 ALAH Holiday tournament championship game. Front row left to right: Ingrid Bakeman, Miya…
Read MoreBradford named January Senior of the Month at Mt. Zion High School
Congratulations to Audrey Bradford the Mt. Zion High School January Senior of the Month. Audrey’s activities during High School include: Varsity tennis (co-captain), Student Council (secretary), Key Club (social media director), FCCLA (officer), Drama Club, Spanish Club, Speech Team, Scholastic Bowl, Tribe, NHS, Prom Committee. Her honors during High School include: Summa Cum Laude, Outstanding…
Read MoreALAH CHEERLEADERS
The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond cheerleaders have been cheering at the boys and girls home basketball games this season. This cheer was at the boys’ game with Argenta-Oreana on January 3. In front: Chloe Franklin, Regann Bowles; second row: Evanger Wiley, Molly Appleby, Lilly Hart, third row: Kaylee Thompson, Kendall Burdick, Chloe Schable, fourth row:…
Read MoreJeanine C. Laroe
Jeanine C. Laroe, 85 of Ivesdale, IL, passed away at 4:38 a.m., Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2023 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 201 Fifth Street, Ivesdale, IL with Father Patrick O’Neal as celebrant. Burial will…
Read MoreHarper and Owen Were Top Baby Names in Decatur, Illinois in 2022
SPRINGFIELD— According to William Shakespeare (from “Othello”), “Good name in man and woman is the immediate jewel of their souls.” Some names are family names, while others are uniquely named to stand out. Regardless, a name says something about us. Below are the combined top baby boy and baby girl names for deliveries at HSHS…
Read MoreJoyce Mae Lindholm
Joyce Mae Lindholm, 84, of Lovington, formerly of Park Forest, passed away 9:04 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home in Lovington. A memorial service will be held 12:30 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home…
Read MoreRay S. Kauffman
Ray S. Kauffman, 96 of Phoenix passed away on December 30, 2022. He was born in Arthur, IL to Samuel and Fannie (Miller) Kauffman. He moved to Phoenix in 1956 with his wife, Mary (Yoder) and three young boys, Roger, Clifford and Richard. Daughter, Darlene was born in Phoenix. He co-owned R & W Sheet…
Read MoreNew scoreboards installed in the ALAH High School gym
During the Christmas break at the high school, new scoreboards were installed in the ALAH High School gym. This board that is on the west wall, shows the result of the Knights JV game with LeRoy. On the left are the Knights’ players in the game with their numbers, fouls and points. The visitors are…
Read MoreBeautification Project on schedule for Downtown Atwood
Jeff Mercer, Superintendent of Public Works for Village of Atwood, Gingerich Tree Farm representative, and Atwood Village President Bill Fleming discuss the tree planting in downtown Atwood on December 7. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer The look of beautiful trees on downtown Main Street in Atwood will continue with the recent planting of nine new…
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