Area News Highlights
Santa and Mrs. Claus Donate to Library and Backpack Program
Pictured are Santa and Mrs. Claus, and back, Robert Edwards, Director, A-H Public Library and Mary Ellen Harris, Director, Backpack Program. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer The Atwood Chamber of Commerce sponsored Santa and Mrs. Claus coming to town on Saturday morning. The chamber likes to help pay expenses for Santa to make the trip…
Read More9th annual Tree Lighting ceremony
BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE. The 9th annual Tree Lighting ceremony took place at Veterans Park in Bement on Sunday evening December 1. Despite the cold crisp temperatures several children and their parents turned out for Santa’s arrival accompanied by Mrs. Claus via the Bement Fire Department to kickoff the holiday season. The Bement Community Council…
Read MoreBraves Fairytale Run Earns them Runner-Up Title in Class 4A Football
Mt. Zion Braves Football team with their Runner-Up 2024 Class 4A Football Trophy. Photo from Mt. Zion Braves Football Facebook Page The Mt. Zion Braves state title game certainly didn’t turn out the way they hoped for after their marvelous postseason run, but their making the trip on Friday was nothing short of spectacular looking…
Read MoreSanta & Mrs. Claus are Coming to Atwood Library on December 7
Santa and Mrs. Claus are anxious to visit all the children on December 7 in Atwood. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer It’s that time of year when people are decorating their homes and businesses, inside and out, getting ready for the holiday season. One of the highlights of the season is the visit from Santa…
Read MoreALAH boys drop opener; girls fall to 1-2
ALAH senior Ryan Appleby goes up against an Arthur Christian School defender for a basket in the Knights’ home and season opener on Tuesday, November 26. Ryan would make the basket and get fouled on the play. He would complete the old fashioned three point play by making his free throw. Ryan led the Knights…
Read MoreJR HIGH BASKETBALL ALAH VS CGB
The seventh grade Knights basketball team play defense against the CGB Bulldogs in their home game on November 26. On defense for ALAH are #11 Abel Lat, #33 Eli Burkett, #35 Brodie Carter, #21 Griffin Ponder, and to his left, Jaleb Burnett. The Knights defeated the Bulldogs 29-21. The jr. high Knights will be on…
Read MoreStirrett Receives Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Class 2A All-State Plaque
Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond senior football linebacker received his Illinois Football Coaches Association Class 2A All-State plaque at the IHSA football state finals on Friday, November 29. Besides this All State honor, Maddix was named to the Champaign News Gazette’s Special Mention 100 in their All State footballl selections. Maddix became the all time leading…
Read MoreDAR/SAR Good Citizens selected at ALAH High School
ALAH DAR/SAR. Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School students Alayna Plank and Sara Herschberger have been selected as this year’s recipients of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution awards. The DAR/SAR Good Citizens along with their families and friends will be honored February 8 , 2025 at a luncheon…
Read MoreALAH IL. STATE SCHOLARS
ALAH IL. STATE SCHOLARS. Seven students from the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School Class of 2025 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. Scholars are chosen by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission based on their outstanding SAT test scores and their class rank. This years recipients pictured are Jacob Tighe, Maddix Stirrett, Sara Herschberger,…
Read MoreALAH Knights Celebrate a Successful Fall Season at Annual Awards Night
By Sally McCarthy On Friday, November 15 the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond high school Knights held their annual fall awards night. ALAH Athletic Director Nathan Seal opened the evening with these remarks, “Thank you for joining us tonight for our fall awards ceremony as we honor the achievements of our athletes, coaches, and musicians. The…
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