Area News Highlights
Village of Atwood…The Magic of Christmas
Our A.L.A.H. Queens introduce you to the new planter wraps. Pictured in front of one wrap (there are 15 in all): Jr. Miss A.L.A.H. Layla Beck, Miss A.L.A.H. Chloe Sadowski, and Little Miss A.L.A.H. Reese Wierman. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer Every Atwood resident should be very proud to drive around town and see the…
Read MoreALAH boys struggle, drop four straight
Knights senior Maddix Stirrett pulls down a rebound in the second quarter of the ALAH home varsity game with the Tuscola Warriors on Tuesday, December 10. At the time, 4:55 left in the half, the Knights were down 23-24. Other Knights on the court are from left to right, Brennon Hutson, Will Hilligoss, Kendall Schrock,…
Read MoreALAH JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL
#34 Dustin Snyder is grabbed by his Knights teammate Donovan Vanausdoll after he hit the game winning three point basket in the eighth grade game at Arcola on December 9. Coach Chris Stinebring had subbed Dustin into the game with 5.7 seconds remaining for that exact shot and Dustin came through! His shot gave ALAH…
Read MoreREADY…SET…RACE… Mike Walsh Memorial 5K
READY…SET…RACE… On a cold December morning the 15th Annual Mike Walsh Memorial 5K run/walk went off without a hitch this past Saturday in Bement as over 38 runners/walkers turned out. Honoring her dad’s legacy, Julie Walsh-Breuning, continues to serve as race coordinator with proceeds assisting thirteen student athletes continuing their sports education at the college…
Read MoreALAH girls top Argenta-Oreana for first LPC win
Knights sophomore Sophie Monts shoots a reverse lay up in the second quarter of the home varsity game with Heritage last Thursday. Sophie’s basket tied the game at 19 at halftime, but the Hawks pulled away in the second half and won 50-38. Sophie was the leading scorer for the Knights with 19 points and…
Read MoreSanta and Mrs. Claus Enjoyed Visiting Atwood on Saturday
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in Atwood on Saturday riding on an Atwood Fire Truck. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer It is the magical time of year when Santa and Mrs. Claus make surprise visits to towns to check out if the kids have been good or bad, and to get their Christmas lists. Santa…
Read MoreCHRISTMAS INFLATABLES DONATION
CHRISTMAS INFLATABLES DISPLAY. Linda Brown is admiring Santa and his reindeer inflatable that were donated to the Village of Hammond. The display was purchased with memorial funds in memory of Linda’s late husband, Mike Brown, a former Village Trustee. Photo by Kim Gee
Read MoreALAH girls fall to Unity, beat Oakwood
Knights sophomore #13 Sophie Monts puts the ball up off the glass for a basket in ALAH’s home varsity game vs. Oakwood last week. Sophie’s bucket gave the Knights a 23-7 lead at halftime. Sophie was the leading scorer for the varsity with 14 points including 3 three pointers. By Mike Monahan TOLONO – The…
Read MoreCGB BRONCOS BASKETBALL
Fighting for the defensive rebound is CGB’s Azul Mendes (#3) as he goes over the head of an ACS player. The Broncos were defeated 45-38 in the jv game. Girls Varsity Basketball Andrew Buhr, Head Coach December 7 (Walsh Tournament) CGB 27 Martinville 44 December 6 (Walsh Tournament) CGB 50 Shelbyville 44 Scoring: Durbin 21,…
Read MoreSanta Stop… The Magic of Christmas in Atwood
Welcoming Santa & Mrs. Claus on Saturday were the 2024 A.L.A.H royalty Little Miss Reese Wierman, Miss Chloe Sadowski, and Jr. Miss Layla Beck.
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