Area News Highlights
German Cannon Will Be Moved to Rajah Park/Veterans Memorial Park Later This Year
Moving a 13,000 lbs. (6.5 ton) German cannon is no easy feat. “This was a new project for us; and not an easy one,” stated John Brandenburg. The weather was bitter cold and icy, but the project was successful. By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer Atwood American Legion Post #770 have been working diligently to establish…
Read MoreArthur Lovington Atwood Hammond boys and girls win two
ALAH junior Sara Herschberger (20) and fellow junior Mackenzie Condill (1) watch her shot go in during the Knights home game on Jan. 27 vs. Central A & M. Sara’s basket gave the Knights a 20-16 lead with just under six minutes left in the third quarter. ALAH held on to win 36-34 over the…
Read MoreALAH 8th Grade Volleyball Warrensburg-Latham Tournament Champions
ALAH 8th Grade Volleyball Warrensburg-Latham Tournament Champions The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond eighth grade volleyball team competed in a tournament at Warrensburg-Latham on Saturday, Jan. 27. The girls defeated LeRoy, Riverton, and the host team Warrensburg-Latham to claim the tournament championship. Pictured here are in front left to right: Head Coach Jessica Vanausdoll, Norma Mendoza,…
Read MoreCGB BASKETBALL
CGB senior Tyson Moore puts up a 3 pointer in the third quarter of the LPC tourney game with Blue Ridge last week. Tyson was the leading scorer for the Broncos with 20 points. This basket pulled CGB to within one of Blue Ridge at 34-35. The Broncos scored 21 points in the fourth quarter…
Read MoreMTZ boys basketball improves to 21-2
Sam Driscoll looks to throw a bounce pass in a 55-39 win against Teutopolis at Mt. Zion. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion boys basketball team picked up two wins last week defeating Teutopolis and Mahomet-Seymour. Against Teutopolis, the Braves were down 8-4 to end the first quarter. Sam Driscoll found Jc Anderson…
Read MoreMTZ girls basketball routs MacArthur
Seniors Avery Kyburz, Miya Means and Denver Anderson were honored pre-game against MacArthur for 2024 Mt. Zion Girls Basketball Team’s senior night. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Powered by a triple-double of 15 points, 12 rebounds, and five steals from Jocelyn Turner and a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds from Denver Anderson, the…
Read MoreClaire Seal chosen for WCIA’s Athlete of the Week
Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond senior standout basketball player Claire Seal was chosen for WCIA’s Athlete of the Week. She is shown here surrounded by her teammates, receiving her award from Sage Hale, representative of Loman-Ray Insurance on Thursday, Jan. 25. Loman-Ray are the sponsors of the weekly award. Each week, one winner is selected for…
Read MoreGrace Dunham named Mt. Zion High School February Senior of the Month
Justin Johnson, Principal, Mt. Zion High School is pleased to announce Grace Dunham as the February Senior of the Month for Mt. Zion High School. Grace’s activities during High School include: Tennis, Key Club, Tribe, SADD Board Member, FCA, Board Games Club, Intramural Basketball, Asian American Student Association, Illuminate Youth Group. Honors during High School:…
Read MoreShoni Anderson of Mt. Zion Visits Arthur School District to Promote Her Book “Warrior Princess”
Shoni Anderson and mother Becky of Mt. Zion greet students and adults as she signs her book, Warrior Princess. The signing was held following Shoni’s presentation regarding her new book. By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer The meaning of Warrior is a brave or experienced soldier or fighter. Shoni Anderson, an 8 yr.-old resident of Mt.…
Read MoreALAH BOYS BASKETBALL
ALAH senior Connor Nettles puts down a dunk in the Knights opening round game of the Lincoln Prairie Conference tournament. The seventh seeded Knights played hosts to the tenth seeded Tri-County Titans on Friday, Jan. 19. Connor had 18 points in the contest. ALAH High School Boys Basketball Scoring legend 2s-3s-FTA-FTM-Total points Jan. 16 vs.…
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