Area News Highlights
Second Community Police Meeting Held in Atwood for 2023
Atwood Police Chief Joe Duncan narrated the police meeting hosted by the First Baptist Church of Atwood By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer Joe Duncan, Chief of Police for the Village of Atwood, held his second Community Police Meeting on Thursday, November 16, hosted by the First Baptist Church of Atwood. Approximately 32 residents and law…
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Rohacs’ Shot Sends Game to Overtime!! ALAH junior Lindsay Rohacs shoots the game tying shot at the buzzer in the varsity game at Shelbyville on Monday, Nov. 20. The Knights led for most of the contest but the Rams scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to take the lead at 35-33 until Lindsay’s shot…
Read MoreKnights’ Claire Seal Hits 1,000 Career Points Milestone!!
Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond senior Claire Seal scored the 1,000 point of her high school career in the Knights’ 46-39 victory over the Shelbyville Rams on Nov. 20. Claire hit the mark on a free throw in the overtime period of the varsity contest at Shelbyville. Claire was the leading scorer in the game with…
Read MoreALAH 8th Grade Girls Take Regional Title!!
The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond eighth grade girls basketball team won the IESA Class 3A Regional #12 championship game on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The Knights defeated the Sullivan Lady Reds 42-12 to capture the title. The victory will advance the team to the IESA Class 3A Sectional #6 at Pana Jr. High School where they…
Read MoreMTZ boys basketball goes 4-0, wins Lincoln Thanksgiving Tournament
The Mt. Zion Boys basketball team with the championship trophy of the 2023 Lincoln Thanksgiving Tournament. Front row left to right: Logan Auvil, Chase Fink, Sam Driscoll, Grant McAtee, Lyncoln Koester, Tucker Burrus and Jacob Harvey. Back row left to right: Head Coach Dale Schuring, Landon Weigler, Brayden Trimble, Makobi Adams, Owen Owens, Jc Anderson,…
Read MoreCERRO GORDO BEMENT GIRLS 8TH GRADE NIGHT
Cerro Gordo Bement 8th Grade Girls Basketball Night was held on November 7. Pictured are, left to right, Courtney Riddle, Savannah Riddle, Daniel Riddle, Andrea Cullison, Ramie Shaffer, Cassandra Cox, Makayla Bagley, Malinda Callaway, Maddie Callaway, and James Callaway.
Read MoreChristmas comes to Bement on Saturday, December 9
Tis The Season… Bement officially kicked off the Christmas season on Sunday, November 26 with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony held in Veterans Park. Picture by Jody Shonkwiler. Bement Community Council, sponsors’ of the Christmas Tree Lighting event held in Veterans Park on Sunday, November 26,…
Read MoreMt. Zion Odd Fellows make donation to Mt. Zion Food Pantry
Mt. Zion Food Pantry Donation. Pictured, pantry volunteer Cathy Landreth, Odd Fellow NG Paul Higar, Food Pantry President Earleen Hartrich, Food pantry Treasurer Aaron Ridenour, Odd fellow Scott Flannery and Food Pantry founder Rose Long. The Mt Zion Odd Fellows recognize the great work done by the Mt Zion Food Pantry. The food pantry serves…
Read MoreBement Food Pantry Thankful For FCCLA
Bement FCCLA who were collecting donations for the Bement Food Pantry. By Jody Shonkwiler Staff Writer The Bement Food Pantry receives donations collected from the school’s FCCLA Food Drive every year. This year, however, the donations received on November 13 were overwhelming. Students collected around 1400 items. FCCLA teacher Angie Corum coordinated the food drive.…
Read More8th Grade Girls Basketball Team Earn Jr. High Okaw Conference Championship!!
The ALAH eighth grade girls basketball team defeated the Arcola Purple Riders 38-24 to finish their 2023 regular season undefeated in conference play. The Knights were 7-0 against conference opponents which earned them the regular season conference championship. Pictured with the championship plaque are front row Annabelle Vanausdoll, Annie Ponder, Bri Clayton, Alana Perez, Bella…
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