Area News Highlights
Arcola improves against Villa Grove, but falls 13-6
Arcola senior Brody Drake (6) fights for yardage in the Rider’s first home game of the season on Fri., Sept. 5 at Thomas-Bradford Field. Also pictured for Arcola is junior Eli Corpus (10). Arcola lost to Villa Grove 13-6. Photo by Nancy Rairden By Mike Monahan ARCOLA – In the third annual Ghere Bowl and…
Read MoreCGB’s Fuson, Callaway medal at Charleston XC invite
Madisen Callaway (436), Sarah Hill (438), and Darby Walther (441) stand ready for the starter’s pistol at the starting line of the Charleston High School XC Invitational on Saturday, September 6. The meet is held on the cross country course on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. The girls were to run at Sullivan on…
Read MoreCGB Middle School Cross Country Competes at the Little Trojan Invite in Charleston
The CGB boys cross country team ran in the annual Little Trojan XC Invite held at Eastern Illinois University on Sept. 6. The six runners here at the starting line for the Bulldogs were Josh Callaway, Tristan Garver, Hunter French, Emerson Sheets, Luke Willard, and Ezrkiel Bebar. The boys and girls will run on Saturday,…
Read MoreMt. Zion comes up short on fourth quarter rally by Rochester
Stopped for a loss was Rockets Will Moore (#12) as Braves defenders JC Anderson (#18) and Landyn Marrow (#25) get the tackle in the first quarter of Friday nights game as Rochester traveled to Mt. Zion for a non-conference match up. Photo by Stephanie Wierman. Through the first three quarters, 4A #3 ranked Mt. Zion…
Read MoreArchitect shares proposed addition to building between Walsh Gym and Industrial Tech Shop
Bement – Gym Vestibule Addition – Exterior Render – East Elevation The Bement CUSD 5 Board of Education held its regular meeting on August 13, 2025. After roll call and recognition of new staff during the “Bulldog Minute” new staff members were recognized: Rachel Ennis (paraprofessional), Grace Hilton (paraprofessional), Kayla Huckleby (High School English), Josi…
Read MoreArthur Nursing Home to close by the end of the year
Eberhardt Senior Community: A drone shot of Eberhardt Senior Community as it appears today with the Arthur Nursing Home wing on the left. By Marty Yeakel The Board of Directors at the Arthur Nursing Home, a skilled nursing facility, recently announced that the Home will be closing. A letter was sent to those affected and…
Read MoreJoy Fay Retires After 53 Years as a Hair Stylist
Andrea Fay decided to pamper her mom before she officially retired. By Doris Elmore Being on your feet as a hairdresser for 53 years is an accomplishment in itself. Joy Fay resides north of Atwood with husband Robert. She has spent a great deal of her life helping beautify others. Now it is her time…
Read MoreACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND SWING DONATED TO MT. ZION INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND SWING DONATED TO MT. ZION INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. “We are thrilled to announce a new accessible playground swing, generously provided by Heartland Community Foundation, Decatur Earthmover Credit Union, Mt. Zion Foundation for Quality Education and the Mt. Zion School District. Thanks to their incredible support, Mt. Zion Intermediate school now has a wonderful space…
Read MoreDefense and Big Plays Earn Knights a Victory over Sangamon Valley/Tri-City
Knights’ senior wide receiver Cash Hale heads to the end zone for the Knights’ first touchdown of the 2025 season on a 55 yard pass from his twin brother quarterback Cruz Hale. A Brayan Martinez point after kick put ALAH up over Sangamon Valley/Tri-City with 9:20 left in the second quarter. Cash had three catches…
Read MoreALAH volleyball starts 2-0
The ALAH Knights varsity volleyball team began their 2025 season at home against the Tuscola Warriors. Here Knights’ junior McKenna Blaudow hits the ball back to Tuscola in the first game of the match. ALAH won in two games, 25-18 and 25-7 for their seventh consecutive win over Tuscola. By Mike Monahan MT. ZION –…
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