Area News Highlights
ALAH boys fall to Tuscola and Paris
The ALAH and Effingham boys’ basketball teams played on December 11 at ALAH the game was back and forth throughout. Near the end of the game, the Knights’ Anden Berry went up with a layup that was good and he was fouled on the shot. He made his and one free throw to give ALAH…
Read MoreCerro Gordo/Bement girls win first game of season in convincing fashion
BRONCOS FRESHMEN Maddy Willard (#1) fires up the shot in the second half of last Monday’s night game in Bement. CGB led the Blue Devils 35-2 at halftime. By Mike Monahan BETHANY – Cerro Gordo/Bement girls basketball team had lost 12 straight games, including the first seven of the 2025-26 season until December 8 when…
Read MoreBobby Beck named ‘Principal of the Year’
Villa Grove Elementary School Principal Bobby Beck poses with his wife, Erin, and his children, Parker, Layla, and Selah. The Beck family lives in Atwood. Submitted photo. By Nolan Morse Serving his 20th year in the building and his 10th as principal, Villa Grove Elementary School’s Bobby Beck has been named the Illini region’s Elementary…
Read MoreNew Flag Added to Veterans Day Program: U. S. Space Force
A new flag was proudly displayed during the recent Veterans Day ceremonies, United States Space Force. This flag was established when the National Defense Authorization Act was passed in 2019. At that point the Air Force Space Command was reclassified as the U.S. Space Force and became the sixth U.S. military branch. By Doris Elmore…
Read MoreALAH Knights Football and Cheer Honored at Awards Night
Receiving the individual football awards at the ALAH Football and Cheer Awards Night on December 3 were, from left to right, Remington Gregory and Nicholas Rafferty, Most Improved;Donovan Vanausdoll, L.O.V.E. Award; Payton Warrior, Co-Defensive MVP; Easton Frederick, Team MVP; Marcus Otto, Offensive MVP; and Cruz Hale, G.R.I.T. Award (Guts, Responsibility, Integrity, Team). By SALLY McCARTHY…
Read MoreCGB 8TH GRADE NIGHT
CGB JR. HIGH 8th GRADE NIGHT. The Cerro Gordo-Bement Bulldogs girls’ basketball team held their 8th grade night at halftime of the 7th grade game as they hosted the Champaign St. Matthew Raiders on Thursday, November 20. The girls and their families were recognized for all their time and dedication throughout the season. They will…
Read MoreALAH 8TH GRADE NIGHT
The ALAH jr. high girls’ basketball team held their 8th Grade Night prior to the girls’ game with the Tri-County Titans on Thursday, November 20. The girls and their families were recognized for all their efforts and hard work this season. From left to right in front are Kyndall Crist, daughter of Ricky and Mallory…
Read MoreALAH ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS.
Nine students from the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School Class of 2026 have been recognized as Illinois State State Scholars. These seniors were selected based on their junior class rank and ACT Composite score. This prestigious honor is given to the top 10% of students in Illinois. This is the most ALAH High School…
Read MoreALAH FRESHMEN RECOGNIZED
The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School had 17 freshmen recognized by ACT for the achievements on the PreACT that they took last spring. These Early Scholars scored in the top 35% in the country. Pictured are (front row) Emily Aikman, Abigail Hernandez, Aubrey Lawson, Abygail Johnson, Jase Kingery, Brian Hadley, Elijah Forman, Oscar Martinez,…
Read MoreIllinois Association of County Officials names Seth Floyd 2025 County Official of the Year
The Illinois Association of County Officials (IACO) has named Seth E. Floyd, Piatt County Circuit Clerk, the 2025 Illinois County Official of the Year The Illinois Association of County Officials (IACO) has named Seth E. Floyd, Piatt County Circuit Clerk, the 2025 Illinois County Official of the Year. Floyd received the honor at the IACO…
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