Area News Highlights
ALAH JH BASEBALL
Griffin Ponder, an eighth grader on the ALAH jr. high baseball team squares up to bunt in the first home game of the season on August 14. Griffin would successfully advance the runners on base who would go on to score and put the Knights up 9-4 over Paris Mayo at the end of four…
Read MoreALAH JH SOFTBALL
Natalie Yoder an eighth grader on the ALAH jr. high softball team slides safely into third base in the fifth inning of the Knights’ home game with Neoga last week. Natalie would go on to score on a hit by teammate Bentley Parsons. The run would tie the game at 5 in the bottom of…
Read MoreALAH JFL
ALAH JFL lightweight Amir Adams appears to be getting tackled by a Sullivan Redskin defender in the scrimmage game on August 10. Amir would spin out of the attempted tackle and finish his 64 yard run in the end zone for a Knights’ touchdown.
Read MoreHigh school football practices off and running
On the first day of high school football practice the Arcola Purple Riders (with the Cerro Gordo/Bement Broncos) run iff the field first water break Monday, August 11. The co-op is called the Arcola Purple Riders. Photo by Mike Monahan By Mike Monahan ARCOLA – After the Illinois High School Association dead period the Arthur…
Read MoreMT. ZION NEW STAFF.
The 2025-2026 school year is underway and first year hires in the Mt. Zion School District # 3 pictured include (front row) Camryn Skundberg, HS Math, Haley Baker, HS Library, Tricia Koonce, Jr. High Science, Sarah Bone, Mt. Zion Grade ASPIRE, Josie Hansen, HS English, and Max Barrows, Jr. High English/Language Arts. (Back row) Christina…
Read MoreAnne Schable Reigns as the 2025 Atwood Apple Dumpling Parade Grand Marshal
Anne Schable, 2025 Grand Marshal of “Hometown Proud” Apple Dumpling Parade By Doris Elmore “I never think about age,” says our Grand Marshal Anne Schable, “I just do what I need to do.” Anne is one of the nicest ladies and is a prominent lady of the Atwood community. Anne’s full name is Annabel Marie.…
Read MoreWelcome New Lions!
Welcome New Lions! The Arthur Atwood Lions Club inducted two new members at their most recent meeting. Pictured is Lion Jim Fleming who sponsored new Lion Rowan Mayhall. Arthur Lion and District 1-M 2nd Vice District Governor Mark Krutsinger performed the induction. New Lion Julie Chandler Paddock was sponsored by Lion Jill Bunker.
Read MoreALAH MARCHING BAND CAMP.
ALAH MARCHING BAND CAMP. The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Marching Knights wrapped up their week of band camp on Friday, August 8 with some water fun provided by the Arthur Fire Department (special thanks to Randy Rafferty for hosing the students down in the heat). Kona Ice, sponsored by Crist Termite and Pest Control, was…
Read MoreThatcher Rodmaker & K9 Hank Demonstration at Apple Dumpling Festival
Atwood Chief Joe Duncan, Police Officer Thatcher Rodmaker and K9 Hank. By Doris Elmore The Atwood Chamber is proud to add a special presentation to the festival this year, Thatcher Rodmaker and K9 Hank. Hank is an official member of the Atwood Police Department and is very impressive. The demonstration will take place at 12:30…
Read MoreFeagin named to Doak Walker Award watch list
Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond graduate (2023) Kaden Feagin, a running back at the University of Illinois has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Doak Walker Award. By Mike Monahan CHAMPAIGN – Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond graduate (2023) Kaden Feagin, a running back at the University of Illinois has been named to…
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