Area News Highlights
Donna Sharp set to enjoy retirement
SHARP HONORED. Bement CUSD #5 honored Donna Sharp for her 55 years of dedicated service with a reception for staff, students, and the community on January 15. Pictured is Bement High School/Middle School Principal Doug Kepley, Donna Sharp, and Bement Superintendent Mary Vogt. SPECIAL SURPRISE. The Bement High School choir performed retiree Donna Sharp’s favorite…
Read MoreArcola overcomes sickness, tops ALAH
ALAH senior Nate Hale launches a three pointer in the first half of the home varsity contest against LPC foe Argenta-Oreana. Nate had 4 three pointers in the game for 12 points. His last triple put the Knights ahead 39-38 and they would go on to win 49-44. By Mike Monahan ARTHUR – In the…
Read MoreALAH girls advance in LPC tournament
ALAH senior Addison Yeakel shoots a jumper from the block in the first quarter of the Knights first round game of the LPC tourney last Saturday. Addison scored 10 points, had 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in the game. The Knights defeated the Okaw Valley Timberwolves 63-11 with eleven of the fourteen players…
Read MoreCGB BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL
Lucas Fuson, a freshman on the CGB jr. varsity boys basketball team puts up the second of his two three pointers in the game against ALAH last week. Lucas led the Broncos with 15 points. Also congratulations to Lucas who was voted the Champaign News Gazette’s Athlete of the Week for this past week for…
Read MoreSamantha Frazee Named Student of the Quarter
FRAZEE NAMED STUDENT OF THE QUARTER AT BEMENT HIGH SCHOOL. Pictured are, Jill Clodfelter, Student Council Sponsor, Samantha Frazee, and Kendra Jayne, State Bank of Bement. Samantha Frazee was honored as Bement High School Student of the Quarter. Angie Corum commented, “Sammy is an exemplary student in my Foods class, consistently demonstrating a strong work…
Read MoreTuesday, January 21: Remote Learning for Bement CUSD 5
Due to the forecast for extremely low temperatures at the start of the day, Bement CUSD #5 students will have a remote learning day on Tuesday, January 21. A decision regarding after-school activities will be made by noon.
Read MoreIntruder shot in the early hours Friday in Arcola
A male intruder was shot as a result of attempting to break and enter a home at the 200 block of South Pine in Arcola, according to sources. The Illinois State Police released the following statement regarding the shooting: January 17, 2025 ARCOLA – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 was…
Read MoreRegan Deering Inaugurated as State Representative of the 88th District
State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) was inaugurated today into the 104th General Assembly to represent the 88th House District. Rep. Deering’s district includes parts of DeWitt, Macon, McLean, and Piatt counties in central Illinois. “It is an honor to serve the 88th District in the General Assembly. I am ready to hit the ground running…
Read MoreCOMING TOGETHER
COMING TOGETHER. On Tuesday evening January 7, well over 250 community members gathered at Mt. Zion Intermediate School for a candlelight vigil to support the two families affected by the ATV tragedy. Hundreds of little lights lit up against the nighttime sky as close to 1,500 candles were donated by located churches according to vigil…
Read MoreCGB BOYS WIN CORN BOWL CLASSIC.
CGB BOYS WIN CORN BOWL CLASSIC. The 2nd annual Corn Bowl Classic was hosted by the Cerro Gordo-Bement Broncos on Friday, January 10. Both the girls and boys varsity teams participated in the LPC game held during the school day with the ALAH students and staff bussed over for the game. The boys game was…
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