Area News Highlights
MTZ’s Richardson and Hensley heading to Junior Olympic Championships
Braves teammates Kyle Hensley and Bryson Richardson after breaking their school indoor records. Both are heading to Eugene, Oregon this week to compete in the USTAF National Junior Olympics. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Two Mt. Zion Braves’ track and field athletes are heading to Eugene, Oregon to compete in the USTAF National Junior Olympic…
Read MorePhilip Tibbs fills vacant Village Board seat
Philip Tibbs being sworn in as trustee to the Mt. Zion Village Board on July 17. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion Village Board met on July 17 and filled their vacant trustee seat with the appointment of Philip Tibbs. Tibbs is a former Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office prosecutor and is currently…
Read More50/50 DRAWING WINNER.
50/50 DRAWING WINNER. Hammond Fire Protection District held their annual pancake and sausage breakfast on July 22 to coincide with the Hammond Sesquicentennial Celebration. State Representative Dan Caulkins’ name was drawn in the 50/50 raffle and he donated his winnings back to the department. Pictured are members of the fire department along with Caulkins. From…
Read MoreHammond Native Kent Brown to be Grand Marshal of Hammond Sesquicentennial Parade
Kent Brown, a native of Hammond who graduated from Atwood-Hammond High School in 1981 will be the guest of honor as Grand Marshal of the parade to be held at noon. By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer The Village of Hammond will be in the spotlight this weekend, July 21, 22 & 23, as they celebrate…
Read MoreHeart & Mind Worship Completes Summer Concert Series
Heart and Mind Worship of Decatur performing in downtown Atwood on Friday night, July 14. Heart & Mind Worship of Decatur completed the Summer Concert Series Friday evening, July 14, downtown Atwood. The concerts were hosted by the First Baptist Church of Atwood. Other concerts were Mitch Fleming and Mackville. Bill Fleming, representing the church,…
Read MoreJust Saying… by Doris Elmore
Members of the Moultrie-Douglas Fair Board who were available for the picture. Left to right: Duane Gingerich, Michelle Strader, McKenna Green, Stephanie Wierman, Monica Green, Warren Zeiders, country music entertainer, Stephanie Alexander, president of fair board, Doris Elmore, Roy Elmore, Amy Malin and Shelly Brough. Do you feel like summer just began? Well, it did…
Read MoreALAH High School Football 7 on 7 at Shelbyville
Senior QB Jayce Parsons, with the football, looks for an open receiver at the 7 on 7 competition at Shelbyville. Junior Ryan Appleby, in front of Jayce, heads down field with senior running back, Landon Waldrop to Jayce’s left.
Read More2023 Junior Miss Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Queen
Adyson Hopkins was crowned 2023 Junior Miss Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Queen at the pageant held last week.
Read MoreGRAND MARSHAL.
GRAND MARSHAL. Gail LeFever was named Grand Marshal by the Bement Community Council for this year’s honor of leading the parade. She has lived in Bement since 1973 when her husband Kent took a teaching position in the school district and they raised their two children in Bement as well. Gail has been delivering meals…
Read MoreZEIDERS ELECTRIFIES CROWD
ZEIDERS ELECTRIFIES CROWD. Rising country singer-songwriter Warren Zeiders headlined the 92nd Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Saturday night as nearly 2,000 concert-goers came from all over Illinois, some traveling as far away as New York and Iowa. Zeiders, touring nationwide, launched his music career by posting videos and songs on social media, grew his fan base, and…
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