Area News Highlights
McCarthy inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Pictured are those family members who attended Coach McCarthy’s Hall of Fame induction: Niece Kyra, sister-in-law Marty, nephew Jason Yeakel, Coach McCarthy, son Matt and wife Sally. By Marty Yeakel A few months ago, longtime football and track coach in Arthur, Don McCarthy, learned that he was to be honored with induction into the IHSA…
Read MoreThe Waddle Inn Duck Library Ribbon Cutting
Marsha Burgener cut the ribbon to officially open The Waddle Inn Duck Library on Saturday morning, March 21. Marsha is the former Atwood-Hammond Library Director and former Village of Hammond President. There were refreshments and souviners available. The duck library is located at the home of Tom and Donna Sanders at 104 West 7th Street…
Read More2026 MT. ZION CHAMBER of COMMERCE EXPO & TASTE
GOLDEN TICKET WINNER. Dawn Head (right) was the winner of the $250 Golden Ticket Expo game sponsored by Scott State Bank at the Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce Expo & Taste on Saturday and she is pictured with Linda Harper, Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, receiving her cash prize.
Read MoreOffense struggles for ALAH softball in 0-3 start
Annabelle Vanausdoll a sophomore on the ALAH softball team looks to the umpire for the call after her slide into second base in the third inning of the home softball game with Casey-Westfield last week. The umpire is signaling safe and Annabelle would successfully complete the stolen base. By Mike Monahan DECATUR – The Arthur…
Read MoreALAH baseball starts 2-1
ALAH’s John Williams (14) celebrates at second base after he hit a double in the seventh inning of the home game with Armstrong last Friday. John would eventually score the Knights’ only run of the game on an RBI by Maxton Boddy. John also had a great catch in left field in the first inning…
Read MoreALAH Track and Field Finishes Regular Indoor Season at the Mt. Zion Final Qualifier
At the Mt. Zion Final Qualifier indoor meet on Saturday, March 21, senior teammates Easton Frederick, left, and Cruz Hale, next to Easton raced each other in the 400 meters. Both would record PRs in the race with Cruz finishing fifth at 53.83 and Easton sixth in 54.33. By SALLY McCARTHY The Arthur Lovington Atwood…
Read MoreNevious 10th in 400; Lauren Hill 7th in pole vault for CGB
The Cerro Gordo Bement track and field teams competed at the MZ Final Qualifier indoor track and field meet on Saturday, March 21. Here senior Quintin Nevius, lane 3, races in the 60 meter dash at that meet. He would run a PR of 7.65 and take second in his heat. By Mike Monahan MT.…
Read MoreALAH Standout Distance Runner Signs to Lake Land College for Cross Country
On Wednesday, March 18, Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond senior standout distance runner signed her commitment letter to continue her academic and cross country career at Lake Land College in Mattoon. Ruby is pictured here with members of her family. Seated are her mom, Jane, Ruby, her dad Michael, and her brother Lane. Standing are grandparents…
Read MoreBEMENT STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT DESIGN PROCESS
Mrs. Angie Corum’s Interior Design class at Bement High School recently got a firsthand look at the new vestibule being constructed between the existing gym and the IT Building. Students learned about the design process and project details during a presentation from Tianna McQuellon, Architectural Associate II, and Scott Burge, Senior Architectural Manager, with Farnsworth…
Read MoreRotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp. It’s time once again for the District 6490 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp. Arthur Rotary is partnering with the University of Illinois Extension 4-H to provide education for students and hopes to send several students to camp. As described on the Rotary International page: “Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is…
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