Area News Highlights
CGB sweeps ALAH in Corn Bowl Classic for the first time
ELI CORPUS (#10) for CGB goes up strong down low and makes the bucket despite the shot block attempt by Knights Easton Frederick (#23) in the first quarter. The Broncos got off to a fast start and led 19-3 at the end of the first quarter. By Mike Monahan ARTHUR – The Cerro Gordo/Bement boys…
Read MoreALAHJr. High Boys’ Basketball 8th Grade Night
On Thursday, January 8, the eighth grade boys’ basketball team played their last home game of the season against the Okaw Valley Timberwolves. Prior to the start of the game the team members were introduced and thanked for all their hard work during the season. Pictured here are Ajay White, escorted by Zachary Price; Griffin…
Read MoreLeichty named December Senior of the Month at MZHS
Isaac Leichty Justin Johnson, Mt. Zion High School Principal, is pleased to announce that Isaac Leichty has been named the Mt. Zion High School December Senior of the Month. Isaac is the child of David and Michelle Leichty. Isaac’s activities during High School include: NHS – Secretary, Scholastic Bowl – Captain, Tribe – Commissioner, Spanish…
Read MoreBement Senior Will Fuson Signs to Southern Illinois University Carbondale
On Tuesday, January 6, Bement high school senior Will Fuson signed his letter of intent to continue his education and his cross country and track career at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. He is pictured here with his parents, Paul and Holly and his brother Lucas. By Sally McCarthy On Tuesday, January 6, Bement high school senior…
Read MoreTuscola Odd Fellow Lodge Gives Generous Donations in 2025
Atwood-Hammond Library: Chloe Schable, Danielle Kusman, Tuscola Noble Grand 2025, Robert Edwards, A-H Library Director, Beverly Obert, President of the Library Board. Edwards says the A-H donation will be used for library services. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer Tuscola Odd Fellow Lodge #316 has sponsored the Odd Market for 10 years and added the Tattoo…
Read MoreMoore to compete at State Pageant
Kelsey Moore – 2025 Miss Moultrie-Douglas County Fair The 66th annual Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant will be held Thursday, January 15 through Sunday, January 18, at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. The pageant will be held in conjunction with the 115th Illinois Association of Agriculture Fairs annual convention. Kelsey Moore, 2025 Miss Moultrie-Douglas,…
Read MoreMcCarthy selected to be inducted into IHSFCA Hall of Fame
Don McCarthy is to be inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. By Mike Monahan ARTHUR – While Christmas shopping Don McCarthy got a phone call from Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame Chairman Jeff Alderman. Alderman told McCarthy of the news that he is to be…
Read MoreMoultrie-Douglas 4-H Launches Esports Clubs with Support from Local Law Enforcement
Douglas County Sheriff Nathan Chaplan, Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Coordinator Rachel Stenger, and Douglas County Deputy Adam Brazzell. Arthur, IL — The Moultrie-Douglas 4-H program is excited to announce the launch of competitive Esports clubs that will be available to local schools beginning in the second semester of the school year. To kick off this innovative initiative,…
Read MoreALAH boys beat Okaw Valley in Decatur St. Teresa Tournament
Senior Knights Will Hilligoss puts up the one handed shot in the first quarter as he gets past Leroy defenders Jordan Cox (#4) and Brycen Umstattd (#1) and teammate Cruz Hale watches the action. ALAH was on the road Saturday, Jan. 3 for a non-conference match-up with the Panthers. By Mike Monahan LEROY – The…
Read MoreSanta and Mrs. Claus Visit Atwood
A bevy of royalty with Santa and Mrs. Claus, left to right, Miss ALAH Maggie Benedict, Jr. Miss ALAH Bentley Parsons and Little Miss ALAH Caroline Fleming. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer Due to “grumpy” weather on Thursday evening, December 18, the Atwood Chamber of Commerce lighted Christmas parade was canceled, but the remainder of…
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