CG School Board hires new superintendent
By JANE HENRICKS Staff Writer The Cerro Gordo School Board held a special board meeting Wednesday, November 30 at 5 pm in the auditorium. Board President Tony Piraino released this statement: “The Cerro Gordo School Board is pleased to announce and welcome Dr. Emily Weidner as the district’s new superintendent effective July 1, 2023, upon…
Read MoreVisit Christmas Dreamland At-The-Woods this week.
Visit Christmas Dreamland At-The-Woods this week. Santa and Mrs. Claus are anxiously awaiting your visit to Christmas Dreamland At-The-Woods. The former Kirby building has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Adults and children alike will enjoy this community event. Dates remaining are Thursday and Friday, 6 – 8 p. m. and Saturday morning from 9…
Read More“Light Up the Holidays” Atwood Chamber House Lighting Contest
By Doris Elmore Staff Writer The Atwood Chamber of Commerce would like for the Village of Atwood to sparkle for the holidays by sponsoring a “Light Up the Holidays” house decorating contest. Residents are encouraged to decorate any time they desire however, judging will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. This will be…
Read MoreTOURNAMENT MVP.
TOURNAMENT MVP. CGB Broncos Haley Garrett was named the Most Valuable Player in the 2022 Mike Walsh Memorial Tournament. The senior scored a total of 58 points in the three games played over the weekend. Congratulations Haley!
Read MoreCGB BRONCOS WIN TOURNAMENT
CGB BRONCOS WIN TOURNAMENT. The Cerro Gordo-Bement girls basketball team took 1st place in the 19th Annual Mike Walsh Memorial Tournament held Friday and Saturday in Walsh Gymnasium in Bement. The Broncos finished 3-0 defeating Martinsville 70-12, Uni-High 60-16, and Shelbyville 49-39. Pictured are Head Coach Andrew Buhr, Bailey Walter, Gabby Block, Haley Garrett, Reese…
Read MoreALAH Knights Sports Scoreboard
Knights’ senior Charley Condill pulls down one of her 9 rebounds late in the game against Oakwood. Charley was fouled after the rebound and made both free throws of a one and bonus that gave the Knights their final points of the game with 14 seconds left to play. Oakwood scored one more point to…
Read MoreMTZ girls basketball regains stride, wins three straight
Kennedy Highley, Alex Smith, Kallianna Becker, Bracie Barnes and Ally Root stand together for a photo on their senior day. Photo courtesy of Mt. Zion Head coach Steve Marvel. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion girls basketball team won three games last week, defeating Pana in a non-conference game and Mahomet-Seymour and Charleston…
Read MoreMTZ boys basketball wins two straight conference games
Kam Clark makes the steal on the ball while Carson Cuddy comes over to trap during a Braves’ 62-37 win against Charleston at Charleston. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion boys basketball team won both of their conference games this week defeating Charleston and Mahomet-Seymour on the road. Against Charleston, Braves’ sophomore point…
Read MoreJohn E. Larson
John E. Larson, 75, of Bement, IL, passed away at 3:40 A.M., on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Kirby Medical Center, E.R., Monticello, IL. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the Bement Township Cemetery, Bement, IL. The Rev. Marsha Frederick will officiate. Memorial contributions can be…
Read MoreMelvin P. “Bud” Basler
Melvin P. “Bud” Basler, 87, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away at 10:17 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Funeral Mass to honor Bud’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 5, 2022 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at…
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