Area News Highlights
Hannah Loud named Mt. Zion High School March Senior of the Month
Mt. Zion High School Principal Justin Johnson congratulates Hannah Loud, the Mt. Zion High School March Senior of the Month. Hannah’s activities during High School include: Les Femmes, Swingsations, GSA, Yearbook editor, Key Club, SADD National Honors Society Treasurer. Hannah’s honors during High School include: National Honors Society, Summa Cum Laude Illinois State Scholar. Hannah…
Read MoreCurrent State Flag is Decisive Winner in Flag Redesign Contest; Flag Commission to Report Findings to General Assembly for Final Decision
The public overwhelmingly favors retaining the current state flag, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced following the five-week voting period to consider a redesign of the flag. Voters had the option to choose their favorite design from one of the Illinois Flag Commission’s Top 10 new designs, or one of three former flag designs,…
Read MoreBACK-TO-BACK REGIONAL CHAMPS.
The 2024-2025 Mt. Zion boys basketball team are Regional champions for the second straight year after defeating Mahomet-Seymour on Friday evening 66-45 at home. This was the Braves seventh straight win at home bumping their record up to 24-9. Mt. Zion faced #1 seed Lincoln in the sectional game on Wednesday, March 5 at Eisenhower…
Read MorePlank and Herschberger recognized at Good Citizens’ Luncheon
ALAH DAR – Alayna Plank, daughter of Martin and Wanda Plank ALAH SAR – Sara Herschberger, daughter of Jason and Dorcas Herschberger The Camargo United Methodist Church hosted the 69th annual Stephen A. Douglas Chapter, DAR/SAR (National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution/Sons of the American Revolution) Good Citizens’ Luncheon on Saturday, February…
Read MoreALAH High School Girls Track and Field Season Begins with Two Indoor Meets
ALAH junior Ruby Burton, middle, takes off at the start of the 800 meter run at the Mt. Zion indoor track and field meet on Tuesday, February 25. Ruby won the race with a time of 2:37.33 which was not only a PR for her but also broke the girls indoor record in the event.…
Read MoreCGB High School Girls Open Indoor Season at Mt. Zion
Bronco sophomore Addison Jayne crosses the finish line of the 200 meters at CGB’s first indoor track and field meet at Mt. Zion last Tuesday. Addison ran a PR of 31.64. She also ran a 9.31 PR in the 60 meter dash and ran a leg of the 4 X 2 relay. By SALLY McCARTHY…
Read MoreMt. Zion Girls High School Track and Field Open Season
In the 60 meter dash at the indoor meet at Mt. Zion on February 25, Elena Kernan, second from the left and between ALAHs’ Leighton Poulos and Brookelynn Peeler. Elena’s teammate, Alexa Weter is second from the right. Elena won the heat in 8.71 seconds and placed sixth overall with that time. Leighton was second…
Read MoreGirls Individual Wrestling State Final
Pictured above: 115 Weight Class 1st Place – Harlee Hiller of Wilmette (Loyola Academy) 2nd Place – Sydney Cannon of Mt. Zion 3rd Place – Amelia Nidelea-Polanin of Hampshire 4th Place – Alejandra Flores of Bolingbrook 5th Place – Kiely Domyancich of LaSalle (L.-Peru) 6th Place – Victoria Macias of Burlington (Central) 1st Place Match:…
Read MoreTop Knot Prize Winner
Vernita Henson, owner of Top Knot Pet Grooming, proudly presents a $50 door prize to Ronda Schumacher of Atwood, a prize winner from the recent open house in their new location. Ronda is a member of Atwood Chamber of Commerce and supports Atwood businesses. Congratulations Ronda.
Read MoreStephanie Philpott Becomes AirLife 2 Flight Nurse
Stephanie Philpott is pictured next to the AirLife 2 helicopter where she now serves as a flight nurse. Stephanie Philpott, daughter of Marsha & Lyle Eastin of Atwood, and Butch & Kim Hendrix of Indiana, recently accomplished her dream of a lifetime when she completed her orientation to become a flight nurse with AirLife 2…
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