Area News Highlights
CGB Track and Field Compete at 52nd Annual ALAH HS Invite
CGB senior Tyce Alumbaugh, lane 4 and ALAH junior, Cruz Hale, lane 3 battle to the finish of the 400 meters at the ALAH HS Invite last Saturday. Alumbaugh would edge Hale out at the finish running a PR of 54.58 to Hale’s 54.69. Tyce would place seventh and Cruz eighth overall in the event.…
Read MoreALAH Track and Field Seniors Recognized
The ALAH senior girls track and field athletes and their parents were recognized during the annual ALAL HS Invite on Saturday, April 12. Pictured here are Addison Yeakel, daughter of Jason and Tiffany Yeakel; Skyler Vorck, daughter of Ryan and Star Arwine and Kevin and Michelle Vorck; Lindsay Rohacs, daughter of Jason and Rebecca Rohacs;…
Read MoreMiss A.L.A.H. Queens recognized
For the first time, the A.L.A.H. Queens Miss A.L.A.H. Maggie Benedict, Jr. Miss Bentley Parsons and Little Miss Caroline Fleming proudly display the certificates they received from Representative Chris Miller of the State of Illinois 104th General Assembly and House of Representatives. The certificates recognize & congratulate each girl on the milestone in their life…
Read MoreU.S. 36 in Tuscola to close overnight April 12
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that eastbound U.S. 36 under Interstate 57 in Tuscola will close overnight April 12. The closure is necessary to replace a damaged beam from a strike on the I-57 overpass and will take place from 9 p.m. April 12 to 5 a.m. April 13. Motorists can expect delays and…
Read MoreAtwood American Legion Open House Big Success
State Representative Regan Deering visited with the heads of the Atwood American Legion Family. Pictured left to right: Dan Wierman, Commander of the Sons of the Legion (SAL), Deering, Jessie Yoder, President of the American Legion Auxiliary, and Ken Caraway, Legion Commander. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer Despite the inclement weather, a large crowd attended…
Read MoreMt. Zion Chamber hosts 2025 Expo & Taste
Over 45 exhibitors showcased their businesses or organizations at the annual Mt. Zion Chamber Expo and Taste held on Saturday, April 5 at the Mt. Zion Convention Center. Several fun activities including an Easter Egg Hunt, face painting, coloring contest, Freedom Fire firetruck on hand, and free pictures with the Easter Bunny to name a…
Read MoreAtwood American Legion Auxiliary Collecting Baby Items for Danville VA
Examples of baby items that the Atwood American Legion Auxiliary is collecting. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer James Reeder Unit #770 Atwood American Legion Auxiliary is collecting items to assemble for diaper bags to donate to the Danville VA Hospital. Items are needed by Saturday, April 19 and can be dropped off at the Atwood-Hammond…
Read MoreFour run innings help Knights top Tuscola in baseball; win third straight
ALAH senior Maddix Stirrett slides safely into home to score after tagging up at third on a sacrifice fly by Will Hilligoss. Maddix was the designated hitter in the game against Tuscola at home last Thursday. He was two of four at the plate with a double and one RBI. Maddix also had a stolen…
Read MoreALAH High School Track and Field Both Win Quad Meet at Arcola
In the high school girls’ 200 meter dash at the Arcola quadrangular meet on April 1, ALAH freshman Bella Romine leads her heat coming into the finish. Bella would take first in that heat and the event overall with a PR time of 28.36. Arcola junior Ema Simpson, on the left, finishing in second place…
Read MoreCGB High School Track and Field Open Outdoor Season at Sullivan
By Sally McCarthy On Tuesday, April 1, the Cerro Gordo Bement high school boys and girls track and field teams began their 2025 outdoor season at Sullivan in a four team meet for the boys and three teams for the girls. The other teams were host Sullivan, St. Anthony, and Tuscola for the boys with…
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