Area News Highlights

Heart & Mind Worship to Perform in Downtown Atwood July 14 By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer Heart & Mind Worship of Decatur will perform on Friday, July 14 from 6-8 p.m. as a part of the Summer Concert Series of the First Baptist Church of Atwood. The concert will be on Main Street in front…

HOME PULL WINNER. Tedd Romine of Atwood won 1st place at the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair ITPA tractor pull last Thursday evening before a packed house. Romine had a pass of 295’.59” as Lil’ Miss Fire #1 went roaring down the track in the 6850# Pro Farm class. He won 2nd place at the Piatt County…

PAYING TRIBUTE. This display of 242 American flags was quite impressive in downtown Cerro Gordo on July 4 as the American Legion Auxiliary #117 honored those who served in the Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, Unknown Soldier, POW/MIA, and loved ones.

The Cerro Gordo American Legion Post #117 Color Guard, Auxiliary Color Guard, and Boy Scouts Pack #39 gathered at the Commons in downtown Cerro Gordo on a beautiful warm July 4 morning as they dedicated the Flag Garden to the memory of those who fought to keep the freedoms that were incorporated into this country…

STORM DAMAGE. The communication tower at the Atwood Fire House was taken down by the strong storms on June 29.

Anita poses with a 4th of July display, just one of the many beautiful displays of decorations and gift items available at Arthur Floral and Home Decor By MARTHA K. YEAKEL Staff Writer The Arthur Flower Shop has been in existence downtown with the Winings/Krutsinger families in charge for 51 years. Before moving downtown the…

Atwood Village Hall ribbon cutting. Diane Eagan, trustee, Stacy Welch, trustee, Roy Elmore, employee, Stephanie Wierman, Atwood Chamber of Commerce President, Miss A.L.A.H. Regann Bowles, Little Miss A.L.A.H. Harper Hale, Village President Bill Fleming, Kirby Medical Group CEO Steve Tenhouse, Amanda Barbee, Village Clerk, Scott Harris, trustee, Allen Kilber, trustee, Alora Murphy, AEDC President, Nancy…

Hello, I wanted to let you know about the upcoming Trail Blazers Rodeo event this week in Monticello. I am Riley Brandenburg the 2023 Piatt County Trail Blazers Rodeo Queen. I was recently crowned in April. I am from Cerro Gordo, IL and the daughter of Trent and Jenny Brandenburg. I have recently graduated from…