Area News Highlights
RIBBON CUTTING
GREG BLAKEY FIELD RE-OPENED. The community of Mt. Zion celebrated for a second week in a row with a ribbon cutting ceremony, this time on their new turf softball field for their home opener on Monday, March 30 as they hosted the WSS Hatchets. The school district thanked the Field Building Committee, the Board of…
Read MoreKnights’ High School Track and Field Boys and Girls Win Triangular Meet at Arcola on March 31
Villa Grove junior Alexander Esteban-Raymer and Knight runners Ryan Waithera, Colton Snyder, Sophia Johnson, and Ruby Burton take off at the start of the 1600 meter run at the high school track and field meet hosted by Arcola on March 31. Snyder would win the boys’ race in 5:00.68 with Esteban-Raymer second in 5:28.47 and…
Read MoreALAH softball erupts for 21 runs in 21-2 non-conference win
The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Knights softball team played the Meridian Hawks on Monday, March 30 at home in Atwood. Sophomore outfielder Annabelle Vanausdoll holds up her glove to show she had caught the ball while junior teammate London Dugan celebrates the great catch. Submitted photo By Mike Monahan GEORGETOWN – Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond’s…
Read MoreALAH Jr. High Knights Track and Field Open 2026 Season on March 30 at Shelbyville Quadrangular
ALAH eighth graders Bentley Parsons second from the left and Maranda Pratt, far right race in the 200 meters at the jr. high track and field meet at Shelbyville on Monday, March 30. Maranda would finish in second overall in the event with a time of 29.60 with Bentley close behind in third at 29.20.…
Read MoreRotz Powers Braves to Win; Mt. Zion Splits Busy Week
IZZY BOLYARD (#13) is safe at home and scores the run on a passed ball in bottom of the second inning putting the Braves up 3-0. Addison Rotz delivered a standout performance at the plate Monday, collecting three hits to lead the Mt. Zion Varsity Braves to a 6-3 victory over Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg. Rotz finished 3-for-4,…
Read MoreWiliam Fuson Named Student of the Quarter
Pictured are Ken Wright from the State Bank of Bement, Will Fuson and Jill Clodfelter, High School Student Council Sponsor. William Fuson was honored as Bement High School’s Student of the Quarter. Stephanie Leinard shared, “I am proud to nominate Will Fuson for Student of the Quarter. Will is a dedicated student and athlete who…
Read MoreGabe Shumaker named April Senior of the Month at Mt. Zion High School
Gabe Shumaker has been named as Mt. Zion High School April Senior of the Month. Justin Johnson, Principal of Mt. Zion High School congratulates Gabe Shumaker as Mt. Zion High School April Senior of the Month. Gabe’s activities during High School include: SADD, Key Club, Student Council, Math Team, NHS, Drama Club, Soccer, Football &…
Read MoreInchy’s Book Vending Machine
Pictured are Bement Elementary School Principal Christy Sweet, Kindergartners Josie Cobb and Stanley Fainter, and Cristin Wright, the Piatt County philanthropic advisor for the Hart of Illinois Community Foundation. On Wednesday, March 18, the Heart Of Illinois Community Foundation placed their fifth fully funded Inchy’s Book Vending Machine in just three years, this time at…
Read MoreArcola administrator indicted in federal court
Arcola administrator indicted in federal court Embezzlement charge stems from previous employment in Paris By David Porter Kyle Shay, director of student support at Arcola Grade School, has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a federal embezzlement charge stemming from Shay’s previous employment in Paris Union School District 95. A federal…
Read MoreJacob’s Letter by J. Thomas Duncan Now Available
Atwood Police Chief Joe Duncan holding his father’s book. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer Writing a book is a great undertaking. It takes dedication, time and talent. J. Thomas Duncan, father of Atwood Police Chief Joe Duncan, has accomplished this task. This book has been in the works for 20 years. Chief Joe said his…
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