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GREAT WHITE & SLAUGHTER AT THE DEVON

DECATUR, IL – The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, is excited to announce Great White & Slaughter coming to the Devon on August 16. Two of 80s rock’s favorites together in one big night of hits! This show IS included in the 2024 Devon season ticket package. Tickets for this show will go on sale at a…

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Principal for the Day

State Senator Sally Turner from the 44th Senate District of Illinois visited Bement Monday, Nov. 20 as part of the “Principal for the Day” program. Senator Turner toured the school, met faculty and staff, and learned about our wonderful history and traditions here in Bement. She also spoke to Miss Kym Bentley’s 3rd grade class…

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Village of Atwood receives Park Land Grant

By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer Village President Bill Fleming announced the Atwood Village Board received the park land grant in the amount of $23,911.20 at the regular meeting on Monday, November 13. Fleming said this is 90% of the appraisal of the land. It appraised at $10,800/acre equaling $26,568. The village paid $13,000/acre x 2.46…

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Second Community Police Meeting Held in Atwood for 2023

Atwood Police Chief Joe Duncan narrated the police meeting hosted by the First Baptist Church of Atwood By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer Joe Duncan, Chief of Police for the Village of Atwood, held his second Community Police Meeting on Thursday, November 16, hosted by the First Baptist Church of Atwood. Approximately 32 residents and law…

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Knights’ Claire Seal Hits 1,000 Career Points Milestone!!

Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond senior Claire Seal scored the 1,000 point of her high school career in the Knights’ 46-39 victory over the Shelbyville Rams on Nov. 20. Claire hit the mark on a free throw in the overtime period of the varsity contest at Shelbyville. Claire was the leading scorer in the game with…

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Christmas comes to Bement on Saturday, December 9

Tis The Season… Bement officially kicked off the Christmas season on Sunday, November 26 with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony held in Veterans Park. Picture by Jody Shonkwiler. Bement Community Council, sponsors’ of the Christmas Tree Lighting event held in Veterans Park on Sunday, November 26,…

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100th Birthday Open House for Jake Albert

You are cordially invited to an open house to celebrate the 100th birthday of Jake Albert, December 9, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 104 E Carter St, Cerro Gordo, IL. No gifts please, but cards are appreciated. Adrian Earl Albert (Jake) was born on December 11,…

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Mt. Zion Odd Fellows make donation to Mt. Zion Food Pantry

Mt. Zion Food Pantry Donation. Pictured, pantry volunteer Cathy Landreth, Odd Fellow NG Paul Higar, Food Pantry President Earleen Hartrich, Food pantry Treasurer Aaron Ridenour, Odd fellow Scott Flannery and Food Pantry founder Rose Long. The Mt Zion Odd Fellows recognize the great work done by the Mt Zion Food Pantry. The food pantry serves…

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Bement Food Pantry Thankful For FCCLA

Bement FCCLA who were collecting donations for the Bement Food Pantry. By Jody Shonkwiler Staff Writer The Bement Food Pantry receives donations collected from the school’s FCCLA Food Drive every year. This year, however, the donations received on November 13 were overwhelming. Students collected around 1400 items. FCCLA teacher Angie Corum coordinated the food drive.…

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