Area News Highlights
Sesquicentennial Committee Donates Three New Benches to Atwood
The Sesquicentennial Committee is proud of the bench at Rajah Memorial Park purchased by Diane and Ron Eagan. The Eagans wanted to donate the bench as a gift to the village, on behalf of the committee. Pictured, left to right, Ronda Schumacher, Ginger Denton, Diane Eagan, Alora Murphy and Mary Ellen Harris A-H Library District…
Read More2073 Time Capsule Ready for Small Items
The new Atwood Time Capsule awaits items to be sealed inside to be opened in 2073. By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer The Sesquicentennial Committee and the Village of Atwood have received the new time capsule for opening in 2073. The time capsule is beautiful and is available for residents to place articles to be observed…
Read MoreALAH EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM RECOGNIZED
On Tuesday, Oct. 31, the ALAH jr. high girls eighth grade basketball team was recognized along with their parents prior to their game with Tuscola. Pictured here are Bri Clayton, daughter of Curtis and Edith Clayton; Addison Dixon, daughter of Cortnee Hack and Calvin McCollom; Ella Oye, daughter of Charity and Jack Oye; Alana Perez,…
Read More2023 ALAH SEVENTH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
2023 ALAH Seventh grade girls’ basketball team. In front: Laila Sanchez, Abby Franklin, Payton Tinkle, Gwen Herring, and Macee Boddy with Sherman. Back: Assistant Coach Stacy Goodman, Zoey Mendoza, Kyndrie Carter, Jezmin Gutierrez, Ryan McComas and Head Coach Stacey Bryson. Photo by Sally McCarthy
Read More2023 ALAH EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
2023 ALAH Eighth grade girls’ basketball team. First row: Lacey Rahn, Rylie Ward, Claire Sass, Alana Perez, and Keeley Simpson. Second row: Assistant Coach Stacy Goodman, Annelise Ponder, Bri Clayton, Annabelle Vanausdoll, Lyla Sutton, and Head Coach Stacey Bryson. Third row: Bella Romine, Addison Dixon, and Ella Oye. Photo by Sally McCarthy
Read MoreALAH JR HIGH BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS
2023 ALAH jr. high basketball cheerleaders. Front: Gwen Herring, Annelise Ponder, Sophie Moore, Katherine Appleby, and Layla Beck. Back: Trinity Brinkley, Addison Dixon, and Bella Romine. Photo by Sally McCarthy
Read MoreALAH JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL
Gwen Herring puts up a shot in the Knights home seventh grade girls’ basketball game last week. Gwen had four points in the contest which ALAH dropped to Warrensburg-Latham 14-23. Photo by Sally McCarthy ALAH Jr. High Girls Basketball Oct. 30 vs. Warrensburg-Latham 7th Grade: Warrensburg-Latham defeated ALAH 23-14 Scoring: Kyndrie Carter 2-0-0-4; Gwen Herring…
Read MoreALAH JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL
ALAH eighth grader Blayne Louden looks to pass the ball after making a steal in the jr. high season opening game on Oct. 31. Teammates on the court with Blayne are Carson Reed (30), Solly Binion (41), Jansen Burnett (42) and Alexander Olivero (10). The jr. high boys’ teams were to host Argenta-Oreana on Nov.…
Read MoreCGB’s Will Fuson Earns All State in IHSA State Cross Country Meet
Cerro Gordo Bement sophomore Will Fuson is shown here with the 12th place medal he won at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country meet held at Detweiler Park in Peoria on Saturday, Nov. 4. With his twelfth place finish, he also earned All State honors for cross country. Photo courtesy of Megan Howell By…
Read MoreMTZ football loses close one to Breese Central
Patrick Brock making the sack in a 16-13 loss against Breese Central in IHSA 4A Playoffs. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Down 16-0 midway through the third quarter, the Mt. Zion football team didn’t lay down and due to an interception and defensive tackle from Chase Fink, the Braves seized momentum and scored 13 unanswered…
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