Area News Highlights
Bement Celebrates Veterans Day, Jed Mackey Guest Speaker
Staff Sargent Jed Mackey was the guest speaker at the Bement Veterans day program held on Thursday, November 9. Mrs. Mary Vogt, Bement Superintendent, welcomed students, families, community members, and especially the honored guests in attendance, the Veterans. “Bement CUSD #5 proudly honors and thanks all of our Veterans and their families. These heroes have…
Read MoreDURBIN HONORED
DURBIN HONORED. Cerro Gordo Middle School teacher and Athletic Director Diann Durbin was honored last week as the Decatur Rotary #180 Teacher of the Month. Pictured with her is Superintendent Dr. Emily Weidner and Principal Brandon Willard who nominated her.
Read MoreHonoring All Who Served – Cerro Gordo Celebrates Veterans Day
Superintendent Dr. Emily Weidner recognized Army Air Corp veteran and Cerro Gordo alumni Jake Albert who will be turning 100 years old on December 11. Several community members along with the student body were in attendance as the Cerro Gordo School District started the day with a breakfast for the veterans and a guest followed…
Read MoreALAH holds annual fall athletic awards night
By SALLY McCARTHY Staff Writer Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School held their annual Fall Athletic Awards Night on Nov. 10 in the gym at the school. Athletic Director Nathan Seal opened the evening with these remarks. “Good evening and welcome to the 2023 fall awards night. Tonight is an important moment for our student-athletes and…
Read MoreALAH SCOREBOARD
ALAH seventh grader Bentley Hutson (4) pulls down a rebound in the Knights home game vs. the Arthur Christian School Conquering Riders last week. Bentley also contributed 12 points on offense. Oct. 30 – Nov. 2 ALAH Jr. High Girls Basketball Nov. 6 vs. Mt. Zion 7th Grade- Mt. Zion defeated ALAH 33-12 8th Grade-…
Read MoreCGB Girls basketball looks to pick up where they left off
Caroline Hill goes up for a shot in a Cerro Gordo-Bement girls basketball practice. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer After two straight years in the regional championship game, the Cerro Gordo/Bement Girls Basketball team is eager to get back on the court and get back to where they were last season. “I think they’re all…
Read MoreMTZ girls basketball looks to cement themselves in school history
Denver Anderson goes up for a layup as Jocelyn Turner defends in a Mt. Zion girls basketball practice. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Every year, the season starts for Mt. Zion girls basketball team Head coach Steve Marvel says it is his “Christmas Day morning.” The Braves are returning a huge cast coming off a…
Read MoreShriner’s Gun Raffle Won by Three Atwood Residents
Pictured, left to right, Allen Cothron, Stan Harris and Dave Goodwin. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer The Ansar Shriners recently held a 100-gun sportsman’s raffle at the Sangamon County fairgrounds. This is a normal raffle to benefit Ansar Shrine. The unusual part of this year’s raffle was there were three winners from the same small…
Read MoreWill Fuson Named Student of the Quarter at Bement High School
Will Fuson honored as Bement High School Student of the Quarter. Pictured, (l-r), Ken Wright, State Bank of Bement President and CEO, Will Fuson, and Jill Clodfelter, Student Council Sponsor. Will Fuson was honored as Bement High School Student of the Quarter. Will was the conference champion at the Lincoln Prairie Conference Cross Country meet…
Read MoreAvery Kyburz named November Senior of the Month at Mt. Zion High School
Congratulations to the Mt. Zion High School November Senior of the Month, Avery Kyburz. Activities during High School include: Basketball Co-Captain, Golf, Tribe, Spanish Club, Key Club Social Media Director, International Club Social Media Director, SADD Board Member, National Honors Society Secretary. Honors during High School: Apollo Academic All Conference Team Award, Summa Cum Laude,…
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