Area News Highlights
MTZ softball now 9-0, Blakey makes history
The Mt. Zion softball team losing with Head Coach Greg Blakey in the center after his win that moved him into fifth place on the IHSA Sotball All-Time Wins List. Seniors Lily Sommers, Jodie Shafer and Audri Johnson with their parents ahead of Mt. Zion softball’s senior night last week. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer…
Read MoreMTZ baseball starts season 4-3
Mt. Zion Baseball Seniors Tyler Zuber, Chase Fink, Drew Hittmeier and Brendan Doyle ahead of their senior night. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion baseball team has started its season 4-3 and last week picked up wins against Sullivan Centennial and lost a doubleheader to Effingham. In the first game against Effingham, Tyler…
Read MoreMaddie Akers named Mt. Zion High School April Senior of the Month
Maddie Akers Justin Johnson, Principal of Mt. Zion High School, is pleased to announce Maddie Akers as the Mt. Zion High School April Senior of the Month. Her activities during high school include: Marching Band, Pep Band, FCCLA, Medics, Key Club, National Honor Society Technology Director, Drama Club, FCS, Cross Country, Prom Committee, Environmental Club,…
Read MoreBrayden Strack Named Student of the Quarter
Pictured are Ken Wright, State Bank of Bement President and CEO, Brayden Strack and Jill Clodfelter, Student Council Sponsor. Brayden Strack was honored as Bement High School Student of the Quarter. Monica Hall commented, “Brayden has an excellent work ethic and is outstanding to have in Fitness and Conditioning. He carries himself throughout the school…
Read MoreHolocaust Survivor William Gingold Speaks to Atwood-Hammond Jr. High
William Gingold, Holocaust Survivor speaks to A-H Jr. High Students. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer I imagine most school children, unless you are in high school, haven’t studied about the Holocaust. Actually, many adults have probably forgotten the details since that was so long ago. No matter how long ago it happened, the memories will…
Read MoreATWOOD EASTER EGG HUNT
Winners at the annual Atwood Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23, are pictured above: Clarissa Giron from Arthur, filling in for her brother, Halston Shields, Tuscola; Ava Jones, Grand Prize & basket, Darwin Kauffman, Arthur. Second row: Paityn Wierman, Atwood, Mikey Giron, Arthur, ALAH Little Miss Reese Werman and Selah Beck of Atwood, grand…
Read MoreBunny Stop in Cerro Gordo
BUNNY STOP. The Easter Bunny was the guest of honor at the Cerro Gordo Fire Department Easter Bunny Breakfast held on Saturday at the firehouse. Pancakes and sausage were on the menu as close to 150 adults and children were in attendance. Pictured with the Easter Bunny are Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary members Josie Neuses,…
Read MoreKnights High School Boys and Girls Track and Field Open the Outdoor Season at Sullivan
Jacob Tighe, a junior on the Knights high school boys track and field team lets the shot put fly at the meet at Sullivan on March 19. The five team meet was the outdoor season opener for ALAH. Jacob’s throw of 46’ 9” was a personal best for him and earned him first place in…
Read MoreALAH HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK
The ALAH high school Knights boys track and field team will wrap up their indoor season and are ready for outdoor competition. Just like the girls’ team they will host a quadrangular meet on April 2 and the 51st annual ALAH Invitational on Saturday, April 6. ALAH High School Knights boys track and field team…
Read MoreALAH HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK
The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Knights High School girls track and field team wrapped up their indoor season and are ready to begin outdoor competition. They were to open their season at Sullivan on March 19. Opportunities to see them at Wilson Field will be on April 2 when they host a quadrangular meet with…
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