Area News Highlights
CERRO GORDO BEMENT BULLDOGS 8TH GRADE CHEERLEADERS
The Cerro Gordo-Bement Bulldogs 8th grade cheerleaders along with their parents at the final home game of the season on January 18 in Bement. Pictured is Alissa Johnson, daughter of Chris and Marie Johnson; Addison Frantz, daughter of Brad and Ashley Frantz; Emmalyn Ewers, daughter of Leigh Ewers and Caroline Cornwell-Ewers; and Peyton Alblinger, daughter…
Read MoreShawnee Communications Makes Donation To Lovington Grade School Backpack Program
Jamie Franklin, Sales & Marketing Manager for Shawnee Communications, presented a $9,780 donation to Lovington Grade School Principal Marla Graham for the school’s backpack program. On Friday, January 12, Jamie Franklin, Sales & Marketing Manager for Shawnee Communications, presented the Lovington Grade School Backpack Program with a jump start to the new year in the…
Read MoreAtwood Village Board Holds Ceremony to Close Time Capsule
Planning is done, celebrating is over and now it is time to close the new time capsule and wait 50 years (2073) for it to be re-opened. President Fleming thanked the Sesquicentennial Committee once again for their work and dedication to the Village of Atwood. It was an enjoyable year. Pictured are Mary Ellen Harris,…
Read MoreMTZ Police Department adds Noah Ruenger as new police officer
New Mt. Zion Police Officer Noah Ruenger being sworn in by Dawn Reynolds, Village Clerk, at the December Mt. Zion Village Board meeting. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion police department has added a new officer to their department in Noah Ruenger. Ruenger graduated from Mt. Zion High School and grew up in…
Read MoreNatalie Evans of Jacksonville chosen as 2024 Miss Illinois Fair Queen
2024 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Natalie Evans. The Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs held its 113th annual convention at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Illinois January 12-14, 2024. One of the highlights of the annual event is the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant, held Jan. 14. Natalie Evans of Jacksonville, 19, was…
Read MoreArcola girls win first LPC game over ALAH since 2015
With her double double streak on the line, Knights senior standout, Claire Seal goes up for a shot with 1:32 left in the game against Arcola on Jan. 8. She had 8 points at the time but this bucket and the foul shot that followed gave her 11 points in the contest. As usual, Claire…
Read MoreMTZ boys basketball remains undefeated
Brayden Trimble goes up for a block in a 56-29 win against Charleston at home in Mt. Zion. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer A 28-0 run that spanned the early third quarter and towards the end of the fourth quarter propelled the Braves to a 56-29 win. Jc Anderson finished with a double-double of 17…
Read MoreMTZ girls basketball goes 1-1 last week
Denver Anderson tried to zip a pass inside to Jocelyn Turner in a 61-28 win on the road against Charleston. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion girls basketball team went 1-1 last week with a win against Charleston and a loss against Springfield. Against Charleston, the Braves got going offensively with Denver Anderson…
Read MoreJoie Auth Named Student of the Quarter at Bement High School
Joie Auth was named Bement High School Student of the Quarter. The program is co-sponsored by Student Council and the State Bank of Bement. Joie is pictured with Ken Wright, State Bank of Bement President and CEO, and Jill Clodfelter, Student Council Sponsor. Joie Auth was honored as Bement High School Student of the Quarter.…
Read MoreGas Line Punctured Causing Small Evacuation in Atwood
All Pro Heating & Air hit a gas line on Monday, January 8, causing a small evacuation for a few hours. Picture shows where gas line was hit. Photo courtesy of Atwood Police Chief Joe Duncan By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer Atwood residents living in the northeast part of town on Monday, January 8, were…
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