Area News Highlights
HAMMOND EASTER EGG HUNT
EGG HUNT FULLFILLED. The weather cooperated this past Saturday for the annual Hammond United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt which was delayed a week due to inclement weather. Hundreds of eggs, stuffed animals, and assorted prizes covered the outfield at the Phil Baer Field. Lucky winners of three baskets included (front row) Emma Cox (4-8…
Read MoreLocal foods and preservation program held at Bement High School
Bement High School students prepare ingredients for salsa. Photo credit Maria Lightner Bement High School Foods students recently participated in a three-day, hands-on lesson focused on understanding the local food system and mastering the art of safely preserving fresh produce. The program began with an introduction to Clean Acres Farm, a small farm located just…
Read MoreMoultrie County Retired Teachers Meet in Atwood
Members of the Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association attending the April meeting in Atwood: Front row: Michele Burk, Cheryl Murphy, Ann Wheeler and Maralee Lyons. Second row: Vicki Newberry, Lois Shuman, Judy Uphoff, Angie Krapf, Denise Piatt, Karen Moon, Mary Neighbors, Marge Overlot, Denise Dean, Suzanne Cummings and Karen Stinson. Back row: Jane McKown, Debbie…
Read MoreLEGION MEMBERS HONORED
LEGION MEMBERS HONORED. The Cerro Gordo American Legion Post #117 honored two of their members for their continuous membership last Thursday evening at their April meeting. Pictured at top with their certificates are Rodney Wallace, 50-year member, Post Commander Chris Barteck, and Harold Nickey, 70-year member. Above are Post #117 members in attendance for the…
Read MorePlank pitches three-hitter in LPC softball win for ALAH
Knights’ pitcher Alayna Plank celebrates in the pitching circle after #1 shortstop Sophie Monts tagged out the Heritage runner who was caught in a rundown between first and second base. Sophie had six total chances in the field and had four putouts, two assists, and was part of a double play. By Mike Monahan ARTHUR–…
Read MoreALAH Jr. High Track and Field Teams Compete at Charleston
The ALAH jr. high track and field teams competed at Charleston on Monday, April 14 in a triangular meet that included Chrisman. Here in the seventh grade 110 meter hurdles, Nate Blaudow, left, and Abel Lat race each other over the hurdles. Abel took first in a PR time of 19.3 and Nate would finish…
Read MoreALAH Jr. High Track and Field Host 23rd Annual ALAH Invite; 8th Boys Win!! Set Records!!
ALAH JH Invite 8th Grade Champions!! The ALAH eighth grade track and field team repeated as champions of the annual ALAH JH invite on Saturday, April 19. This group of athletes won the seventh grade championship last year. Pictured here with their plaque are: in front: Dustin Snyder, Carson Lane, Jase Kingery, Anthony Graham and…
Read MoreCGB Jr. High Boys and Girls Track and Field Compete at Annual ALAH JH Invite, 8th Girls Second
CGB Bulldog eighth grader Konner Demko, on the right, races in the 200 meters at the ALAH JH Invite on April 19. Konner placed fourth in the race with a time of 26.58. He also ran the 100 meter dash and finished third in that race in 13.07 seconds. By Sally McCarthy The Cerro Gordo…
Read MoreHammond Village Board.
A special meeting was held on Wednesday, April 16 to swear in members of the Hammond Village Board that were elected on April 1. Due to the absence of Village Clerk Brenda Sebens, Trustee and Notary Public Kim Gee did the ceremony. Pictured are from left to right, Trustee Billie Rae Larkins, Trustee Lauren Molby,…
Read MoreLPC PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS
LPC PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS. The Lincoln Prairie Conference principals selected these student athletes for their annual principal’s awards. They were recognized at the annual principal’s luncheon at Yoder’s Kitchen on Wednesday, April 16. The recipients were: from Arcola: Braden Phillips and Kacie Sisk; ALAH: Alayna Plank and Ryan Appleby; Bement: Brayden Strack and Cliff Strack; Blue…
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