Area News Highlights
Mt. Zion High School October Senior of the Month
Thomas Kanemaru, Mt. Zion High School October Senior of the Month Congratulations to Thomas Kanemaru the Mt. Zion High School October Senior of the Month. Thomas has participated in the following activities: Soccer, Student Council President, French Club Treasurer, Math Team, National Honor Society, Tribe, Basketball Manager, SADD, Key Club, International club, Board Game club,…
Read MoreLucas Otto scoreboard dedication.
Lucas Otto scoreboard dedication. Prior to the Knights’ last home game, the new scoreboard at Wilson Field was dedicated to Lucas Otto, Class of 2020 who was tragically lost in a car accident in the summer of 2021. Knights announcer Matt McCarthy read the following announcement prepared by Knights Head Coach Ryan Jefferson. “Lucas Otto…
Read MoreHONORING COACH JERRY LANE.
HONORING COACH JERRY LANE. Before the football game between the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Knights and the Sullivan Okaw Valley Redskins, Coach Jerry Lane’s family was welcomed to the 50-yard line for a special announcement. On Monday, ALAH High School and Sullivan High School lost teacher and Hall of Fame coach Jerry Lane. Coach Lane…
Read More“Block Race” Winners at the American Thresherman Association Show in Pickneyville
Holding the winning plaque for the “Block Race” are left to right, Stan Harris, Eugene Simpson and Rick Fiala. Photographer was Pam Simpson By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer Approximately seven years ago, Roger and Stan Harris of Atwood decided to take their 1922 Keck Gonnerman steam engine to the American Thresherman’s Assoc. show in Pickneyville.…
Read MoreHalloween Comes to Bement Beginning October 27
Members of the Community Council at the 2021 Fall Fest. By JODY SHONKWILER Staff Writer Parents will have the opportunity to get their money’s worth out of those Halloween costumes this year in Bement. Friday, October 27 kicks off an entire weekend of Halloween fun starting with the Bement Lion’s Club’s annual Monster Mash. The…
Read MoreBement School Board Recognizes Conference Winning High School Boys Cross Country Team
Cerro Gordo Bement Cross Country team pictured at the Bement School Board meeting are as follows: Front Row L-R, Cole Stoerger, Brayden Strack, Evan Fogerson, Will Fuson, Dylan Howell, Noah Flach, and Tyce Alumbaugh. Back Row L-R, Ian Hawk, John Paul Brewer, Brendan Puckett. Not pictured Azul Mendez. By JODY SHONKWILER Staff Writer The Bement…
Read MoreKnights Win 1st Rivalry Trophy with Victory Over Riders
Holding the Golden Horseshoe Trophy are on the left, Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Head Football Coach Ryan Jefferson and on the right, Arcola Head Football Coach Steve Snider. The trophy was the idea of the athletic directors of the two schools to honor the rivalry of the Route 133 neighboring schools. Knights players on the…
Read MoreCGB Jr. High Girls Cross Country Team Compete at the IESA State Cross Country Meet
The CGB JH Girls XC team was honored with an assembly on Thursday, October 12, 2023 for taking 3rd and qualifying for the State Meet being held in Normal on Saturday at Maxwell Park. We want to wish the team and coaches the very best. GO BULLDOGS! Team members are: Miranda Miller, Marley Bone, Cecelia…
Read MoreCGB Football and Volleyball Scoreboard
Taking the snap from Broncos center Michael Freese (#72) is Dylan Davis (#24) as Coach Ridgeway played three different quarterbacks throughout the game. CGB was defeated 0-62. This Friday night the Arcola Purple Riders will travel to Cerro Gordo for the last game of the season and senior night. Football Chris Ridgeway, Head Coach October…
Read MoreCerro Gordo Bement Broncos Seniors Recognized
On Tuesday, October 10, the Cerro Gordo Bement Broncos Seniors were recognized on Senior night. Pictured from left to right: Coach Megan Howell, Cole Stoeger, Coach John Strack, Evan Fogerson, Katherine Quick and Dylan Howell. They celebrated all their accomplishments with their families and friends. Congratulations, Seniors!! The Broncos will run in the IHSA Regional…
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