MTZ boys basketball makes winning streak five games
Nathan Hart, Carson Cuddy and Kam Clark stand together after being recognized at senior night in Mt. Zion last Friday night. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion boys basketball team added three wins to its four game win streak, defeating Richland County, Monticello and Champaign Central. Against Monticello, the Braves held onto a…
Read MoreMTZ girls basketball routs Monticello
Kallianna Becker attacks the Sages’ defender on the dribble in a 48-20 win against Monticello at home in Mt. Zion. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion Braves won their lone game of the week against Monticello 48-20. Denver Anderson scored a team-high 15 points, dished five assists and grabbed six rebounds. In the…
Read MoreMTZ wrestling wins all four duals on senior night
By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion wrestling team won all four duals on their 2022 senior night. The Braves defeated Eisenhower 60-6, Charleston 60-24 and MacArthur 54-22. The closest the Braves got to defeat was against Warrensburg, but the Braves won 48-33. On Saturday, the Braves placed 11 out of 29 teams. Today…
Read MoreMt Zion Odd Fellows #300 held a food donation drive for the Mt Zion Food Pantry
The Mt Zion Odd Fellows #300 held a food donation drive for the Mt Zion Food Pantry and the members stepped up with a substantial food donation. The Lodge, NG Bill Hutton and VG Paul Higar, then added to that with a $2,500 donation, accepted by Earleen Hartich from the food pantry.Earleen was extremely thankful…
Read MoreMIKE WALSH MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK
FEMALE/MALE WINNERS. Michele and Nicholas Heller of Lexington, IL. were the top female and male finishers at the Mike Walsh Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 10 in Bement. She finished with a time of 22:16.5 and his time was 16:58.9 making him the overall winner as well.
Read MoreElla A (Miller) Bontrager
Ella A (Miller) Bontrager, of Arthur, IL passed away at 3:35 p.m. on December 11, 2022, at the Arthur Home. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Pleasant View Church 155 N CR 300 E, Arcola. Matt Bontrager will officiate. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Church Cemetery.…
Read MoreDick L. Warner
Dick L. Warner, 86, of Atwood, IL, passed away at 7:20 a.m., Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL with Pastor Todd Nolan officiating. No Visitation will be held. Dick was born…
Read MoreJohn S. Pope, Jr.
John S. Pope, Jr., 78, of Bement, IL, passed away at 7:02 A.M., on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at his residence in Bement. Visitation will be held at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Bement, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. To 11:30 A.M. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 A.M., also on…
Read MoreArthur Atwood Lions Club Convention
Members of the Arthur Atwood Lions Club attend the District 1-M Convention in Effingham on November. Pictured are Lion Pam Lee, International Director Bob Lee (from Hawaii), Lions Kathy Kearns, Linda Kay Cain, Mark Krutsinger, and Jennifer Perrine.
Read MoreCerro Gordo School Board reports on programs and repairs
By JANE HENRICKS Staff Writer On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the Cerro Gordo School Board met in the auditorium. The first item addressed was the presentation of the students of the month: Maggie Petty, 6th grade; Marley Bone, 7th grade; Tatum McCrae, High School. Superintendent Robinson read several thank you notes thanking the board for…
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