Area News Highlights
Christmas in Bement
The Bement Community Council held Christmas in Bement on Saturday, December 9. Breakfast with Santa, pancake breakfast, 5K walk/run, a parade, cookie walk, vendor event, and more took place. Pictured is Hailey Foran’s group of helpers along with the Grinch.
Read MoreSANTA VISITS ATWOOD
The Atwood Chamber of Commerce reimbursed Santa and Mrs . Claus for taking time out of their busy schedule to greet our area children today. The Claus’ in turn made a donation to the library to buy more children’s books. They are pictured with Kathy Davis, Youth Program Coordinator for the library. Also, thanks to…
Read MoreTOURNAMENT MVP
TOURNAMENT MVP. CGB Broncos senior Caroline Hill was named the Most Valuable Player in the 2023 Mike Walsh Memorial Tournament with 45 points. Hill is pictured with Julie Walsh-Breuning, Ellie Breuning, Kamilla Breuning, Michael Breuning, and Lucy Breuning.
Read MoreBRONCOS TOURNAMENT CHAMPS
BRONCOS TOURNAMENT CHAMPS. The Cerro Gordo-Bement girls basketball team captured 1st place in the 20th Annual Mike Walsh Memorial Tournament held Friday and Saturday in Walsh Gymnasium in Bement. The Broncos finished 3-0 defeating Martinsville 51-22, Fisher 44-26, and a thrilling 38-37 victory over Shelbyville in the championship game. Pictured are Assistant Coach Diann Durbin,…
Read MoreALAH HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL
Freshman Sophie Monts (13) puts up a jumper in the lane in the ALAH varsity girls basketball game last week. Sophie also hit a 3 pointer in the contest. The Knights dropped the contest 53-27 ALAH High School Girls Basketball Nov. 27 vs. Oakwood ALAH Varsity defeated Oakwood 51-41 Scoring legend 2s-3s-FTA-FTM-Total points Scoring: Mackenzie…
Read MoreALAH JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL
ALAH’s Alex Olivero (10) blocks the pass attempt of the Okaw Valley player in the fourth quarter of the eighth grade game on Nov. 27. Other defensive players for the Knights are Carson Reed (30), Mace Stirrett (44), and Landon Willoughby. The Knights have a home game with Mattoon St. Johns on Dec. 7 and…
Read MoreCGB BASKETBALL
Fighting for the loose ball is CGB’s Erin Rogers and for the Rams Dru Clark (#33) as teammate Jillian Durbin (#15) is behind ready to step in to assist. Girls Varsity Basketball Andrew Buhr, Head Coach December 2 Walsh Tournament Championship Game CGB 38 Shelbyville 37 Scoring: Hill 13, Tieman 2, Rogers 3, Simpson 14,…
Read MoreCerro Gordo Youth League 5th Grade Girls Basketball
The Cerro Gordo Youth League 5th Grade Girls Basketball team took 4th place in the DISC Turkey Tournament. Pictured are front row (l to r): Ryelee Browning, Sylvie Shackelford, Annabeth Endrizzi, Emma Garver. Back row (l to r): Audrey Larson, Kayla Peters, Lilly Embree, Kendall Callaway, Rylyn Howell. Photo courtesy of Megan Durbin
Read MoreSanta visits Atwood
Enjoying a visit telling Santa what they want for Christmas are Brookelynn and Quinton Peeler of Atwood . They are 15 and 7 respectively. Mrs . Claus enjoyed talking with them as well.
Read MorePrincipal 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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