Area News Highlights
Knights JH Track and Field Teams Compete at Mt. Zion Invitational
Framed by two Mt. Zion runners Reece Oye, with the relay baton and Cassidy Rohacs who just passed the baton to Reece race in the 4 X 100 meter relay at the Mt. Zion Invite last Saturday. The other two runners on the relay were Norma Mendoza and Maleyna Vanausdoll. By SALLY McCARTHY Staff Writer…
Read MoreMTZ softball goes 3-1 last week against Lincoln, Eisenhower and Pleasant Plains
The Mt. Zion softball team hosted a Military Appreciation Night ahead of their 11-0 win against Pleasant Plains. The Mt. Zion High School Color guard along with the Mt. Zion harmonica club helped in celebrations with the presenting of the US colors and the National Anthem. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion softball…
Read MoreMTZ baseball goes 2-1 last week
Robert Chausse fires in a pitch in a 2-1 win against Lincoln at Lincoln. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion baseball team went 2-1 last week losing one to Pleasant Plains and winning an Apollo Conference doubleheader against Lincoln on the road. The Braves went down early in the first inning after Robert…
Read MoreMTZ girls soccer goes 2-0 last week
McKenzie Krieger looks to pass in a 9-0 win against Taylorville at Mt. Zion. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion girls soccer team added two more Apollo Conference wins to their record defeating Taylorville and Charleston. Against Taylorville, the Braves offense started going in the fourth minute of the game. McKenzie Krieger dished…
Read MoreDUGOUTS UPDATED
The dugouts at the John McGrath Field in Jurgens Park in Arthur were enlarged earlier this spring and now the outside has been turned into a very beautiful and nice tribute to Lucas Otto and a message for all fans. Thank you to Joshua Ryan, Brian Beachy, Kyla Grover, and Becky Trimmel Ponder for their…
Read MoreDouglas County Farm Bureau donates books to A-H Public Library
Pictured are Marsha Burgener, Atwood Hammond Public Library Director and Ericka Crist, Douglas County Ag Literacy Coordinator. In recognition of March being National Agriculture Month, the Douglas County Farm Bureau recently donated two books to area and school libraries. “The Pig War” was written by Emma Band Smith and illustrated by Alison Jay. This picture…
Read More100 People Who Care hold shareholders meeting
Pictured are Amy Tighe, Renee Brown and Chrissy Patterson sharing how the Knightly Reading program works. (Jennifer Schrock who is also one of the teachers involved was unable to attend.) A group of shareholders met for dinner and a fun presentation at La Cascada on Thursday, April 20. These shareholders are part of 100 People…
Read More“Meet the Chief” Meeting May 4 for New Atwood Police Chief Joe Duncan
Atwood Police Chief Joe Duncan By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer To answer many questions that I have been asked lately, “Yes, Atwood does have a new Police Chief and he is Joe Duncan of Shelbyville.” Village President Bill Fleming swore in Chief Duncan as the new chief in a special meeting on Monday, April 3.…
Read MoreAtwood Sesquicentennial Celebration
It’s a sign… a sign to remind everyone of the kick-off for the Atwood Sesquicentennial Celebration on Sunday, June 11 at the Atwood/Richey Park beginning at 10 a.m. Plan to attend and celebrate your town. Festivities will continue during the Apple Dumpling Festival.
Read MoreALAH Track Squads Run At Tri-County Invite
Kimberly Krutsinger, left and Ruby Burton, middle, both freshman on the ALAH high school girls track team run in the 3200 meter run at the Tri-Co. meet at Sullivan last week. Ruby would finish in first place with a PR time of 13:43.54 and Kimberly would take third in 14:31.29, also a PR. The ALAH…
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