Michael E. “Mick” Pope
Michael E. “Mick” Pope, 72, of Bement, IL, passed away at 8:16 A.M., on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Glenwood Supportive Living, Mt. Zion, IL. A Memorial mass will be held at a later date in 2023, at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Bement, IL. Burial will be in the Bement Township Cemetery. Memorial…
Read MoreVirginia S. Brooks
Virginia S. Brooks, 95, of Lovington, passed away 12:16 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, Wednesday, at the funeral home in Lovington. Burial…
Read MoreMissing person found
On December 27, search volunteers reported they located an unresponsive female in a field west of Atwood. Responding officers determined the person was deceased and identified her as Karen Fennessy. An investigation is being conducted by the Atwood Police Department, Piatt County Coroner’s Office, and Piatt County Sheriff’s Office. Further information will be released at…
Read MoreAnother search for Karen Fennessy
Today, the Atwood police and fire departments conducted another search for Karen Fennessy. That search did not yield any results or leads. Previous leads have been investigated or referred to other agencies for assistance. First responders are still asking for people to report any information in regards to Ms. Fennessy immediately to the police. Please…
Read MoreLong Creek Township Democrats Appreciation, Awards Dinner
The Long Creek Township Democrats met for their Appreciation/Awards Dinner on December 6, 2022. The event was held to thank the volunteers for their hard work in the past year but especially with the group’s 50th annual soup supper held in October. Chairman Bryan Smith presented the Volunteer of the Year Award to Mrs. Vickie…
Read MoreRidgeway Named New Broncos Football Coach
Cerro Gordo High School Class of 2002 graduate and football player Chris Ridgeway was hired to be the next Broncos head football coach last Thursday. Ridgeway was the head coach at Clinton from 2018-2020 with a 13-12 overall record and qualified for the 4A playoffs in 2019. His first coaching stint was with Cerro Gordo’s…
Read MoreArthur Board of Education Approves Tax Levy
School district looking to save $22,000 in electricity by brokering with Twin City Energy/Homefield Energy By ARIANA R. CHERRY Staff Writer A public hearing concerning the Tax Levy was held during the meeting of the Arthur Board of Education on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. In November, a tentative Tax Levy was approved with an estimated…
Read MoreMTZ school board hears two items during visitor communications
By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion school board met on December 20 and heard two visitors speak. One was on racism and the other was a concern. Makaylah Adams is a freshman at Mt. Zion high school and came to the board on the topic of racism. Adams has been in the school…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Ainsley Bags.
Happy Birthday Ainsley Bags. A large group of friends and volunteers gathered at the Atwood First Baptist Church on Thursday, December 22, to pray over the Happy Birthday Ainsley Bags that are now ready for 2023. Ainsley Drew Beck would have turned 8 years old on December 22. Each birthday bag brings joy to small…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Ainsley Bags
A large display of 228 Happy Birthday Ainsley Bags adorned the lobby at the Atwood First Baptist Church on Thursday, December 22 to commemorate the 8th birthday of Ainsley Drew Beck. What is a sad day for Erin, Bobby, Layla, Parker and Selah Beck, working in memory of Ainsley helps the day bearable due to…
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