Area News Highlights
Michael’s Sponsors First Turkey Bowl of the Season
Participants in this year’s Turkey Bowl are as follows, left to right: Sarah Rogers, Cody Gingerich, Ivy Lindsey, Ron Wallace, David Graber, Danny Gregory, Ray Herschberger, Tara Gray, Landen Waldrop, Allen Cothron, Sherry Taylor, Rick Gabbard, Terry Nale and Jess Jacobs By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer There’s no better way to begin the Thanksgiving season…
Read MoreALAH HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL
ALAH junior Lindsay Rohacs shoots a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter of the first varsity game of the season with Meridian. Lindsay’s three put the Knights back up by 6 shortly after the Hawks had cut the lead to two. Lindsay had 7 points in the game including going 4 for 4 from the free…
Read MoreALAH Boys basketball looks to work hard and focus on small things
2023-24 ALAH Knights Varsity Basketball. Front row: Nate Hale, Will Hilligoss, Easton Frederick, Calahan Binion, Maddix Stirrett, Kendall Schrock. Back row: Assistant Coach Jeremy Hale, Lucas Butcher, Connor Nettles, Chris Kuhns, Jayce Parsons, Colin Smith, Head Coach Brad McGill By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond boys basketball team is going to…
Read MoreALAH JH BOYS BASKETBALL
The ALAH jr. high boys eighth grade basketball team sets up on defense against the Paris Mayo offense in the Knights’ home game on Nov. 18. Defending for ALAH are, in front, Anden Berry, Carson Reed (30), Alex Olivero (10), Mace Stirrett (44), and Landon Willoughby (5). The Redbirds defeated the Knights 41-17.Knights’ eighth grader…
Read MoreCGB boys basketball looks to shock other teams and improve
Brendan Puckett goes up for a layup in the first week of practice for the Cerro Gordo-Bement boys basketball team. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Cerro Gordo-Bement boys basketball team is looking to surprise some teams this year and get better and better throughout the entire season with their returners and new faces in…
Read MoreMTZ boys basketball aims high with hard work ethic at the center
Jc Anderson goes up for a dunk in the first week of practice for the Mt. Zion boys basketball team. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Last year, the Mt. Zion boys basketball team made it to the regional championship and lost two points to MacArthur and placed second in both holiday tournaments last year. Head…
Read MoreMTZ girls basketball goes 3-1 to start season
Naomi Schmahl puts a shot up at the rim in a 60-34 win against Springfield Southeast at Mt. Zion. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer An 18-1 first quarter run and 16 fourth-quarter points from Denver Anderson cemented a 60-34 win against Springfield Southeast. Anderson finished with 21 points, nine rebounds, five assists and five steals…
Read MoreA-H Class of 1978 Celebrates 45th Class Reunion
Atwood-Hammond Class of 1978: seated, left to right: Mary Ellen (Keeling) Harris, Jeff Romine, Jim Dyer, Tracy (Wallace) Becker. Standing, left to right: Gene Redman, Bill Fleming, Joe Dukeman, Jan (Birch) Parchem, Mark Kroll, Janice (Pieper) Daily, Clyde Schlabach, Karen (Vetter) Dieterich, Steve Dieterich, Crystal (Heit) Willoughby, Scott Harris, Pam (Sanders) Simpson, Eric Conner, Alora…
Read MoreFLYIN’ AROUND TOWN.
FLYIN’ AROUND TOWN. The ALAH Knights high school girls basketball team took a break from practicing on Thursday afternoon to enjoy the beautiful fall weather while being transported in the giant Radio Flyer wagon that’s on display at The Great Pumpkin Patch (driven by Coach Mac Condill) to Tanning & Treats, LLC in downtown Arthur…
Read MoreVeterans Honored at Impressive Service at A-HGS November 10
Atwood American Legion, James Reeder Post #770 Ken Caraway, is joined by Noah Peeler in leading the pledge of allegiance. Noah was the 4th grade student who wrote a letter of invitation to Commander Caraway. All veterans on the legion list are sent a personal invitation written by one of the grade school students. By…
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