Area News Highlights
CGB’s Will Fuson and Dylan Howell Qualify for the IHSA State Cross Country Meet
Bronco senior Dylan Howell and sophomore Will Fuson pose with the medals they earned at the IHSA Sectional cross country meet last Saturday. Will, on the right, finished in fourth place with a time of 15:39.99 and Dylan was right behind him in fifth in 15:40.01. Their places qualified them to advance to the IHSA…
Read MoreBraves win first playoff game in 4 years, rout Effingham 21-2
Brayden Trimble makes a tackle for loss in a 21-2 IHSA 4A playoff win against Effingham at Mt. Zion. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Braves’ seniors Makobi Adams and Tyson Evans are the leaders on other ends of the line of scrimmage and both took the loss from Week 8 and the last three years…
Read MoreMTZ volleyball season ends in Regional Final
Denver Anderson goes up for a kill in the IHSA 3A volleyball regional at Eisenhower. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion volleyball team’s season ended in the IHSA 3A Regional Final losing 2-0 against Chatham-Glenwood. In the first set, the Braves trailed early 11-6 when a failed return started a Braves rally. Ella…
Read MoreArrest warrants issued in Meyha Evans death case
By Chief Joe Duncan Atwood Police Department After a 2 month investigation by the Atwood Police Department, and review of the case by Douglas County State’s Attorney Robert Kosic, two arrests warrants were issued in the Meyha Evans death case. The Atwood Police Department served Matthew Arbuckle with his arrest warrants for Concealment of Death…
Read MoreSuperintendent Cheek creates a Communication Plan to increase communication within the community
Mrs. Strack’s Atwood-Hammond 1st-grade class led the Arthur CUSD #305 School Board in the Pledge of Allegiance last Wednesday night and Superintendent Shannon Cheek presented each one with a certificate as well. Pictured are Sierra Manson, Karissa Miller, Evyn Hopkins, Emily Stodden, Cooper Fleming, Maelee Stirrett, Fynn Molby, Gabe Stanback, and Principal Chris Forman behind…
Read MoreButts delivers tragic, but powerful testimony and presentation at MTZ Prayer Breakfast
Sarah Butts delivering her story and message. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Prayer Breakfast last Wednesday. The keynote speaker was Sarah Butts who’s mission has been to share her family’s story and educate others about the desperate need of kidney donations. Butts is the marketing/sales and…
Read MoreLONG CREEK DEMOCRATS SOUP SUPPER
Long Creek Township Democrats hold 51st Soup Supper. The Long Creek Township Democrats held their 51st Annual Soup Supper on Friday, October 20, 2023. A large crowd enjoyed all-you-can-eat Chili and desserts. Guest speaker for the evening was former Congressman Glenn Poshard. Mr. Poshard also did a book signing before and after the event for…
Read MoreKnights win Lincoln Prairie Conference – finish regular season with a perfect 9-0 record
Touchdown or not??? Knights’ sophomore running back Easton Frederick (8) appears to lose the football in the end zone after QB Jayce Parsons threw a 28-yard pass to him. However, the ball would fall back into Frederick’s arms for the Knights final score of the first half of the game with Sullivan Okaw Valley on…
Read MoreALAH CHEERLEADERS SENIOR NIGHT
On Friday, Oct. 20, Senior Night was held before the ALAH football game. The first group introduced to the crowd was the Knights Senior cheerleaders. Pictured here are Evanger Wiley, daughter of Beth and Toby Wiley; Kaylee Thompson, daughter of Christy Arney, James Dean and Tara and Steve Thompson; Chloe Schable, daughter of Angie and…
Read MoreALAH KNIGHTS FOOTBALL SENIORS
The ALAH Knights football Seniors were recognized prior to their last regular season game on Friday, Oct. 20. Pictured here with their families are Jaydon Yoder, son of Delilah and Roger Yoder; Landon Waldrop, son of Tara Grey and Erin and Jason Waldrop; Nathan Tighe, son of Amy and Timothy Tighe; Colton Taylor, son of…
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