Area News Highlights
Hannah Claghorn commits to Illinois College for track
Hannah Claghorn singing her letter of intent to run track at Illinois Collwge surrounded by her family. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion girls track and field senior Hannah Claghorn commuted to run track at Illinois College. “I chose Illinois College, because it’s close to home and I got a scholarship, so it’s affordable,”…
Read MoreBrooke Doyle commits to University of Memphis for Cross Country and Track and Field
Brooke Doyle signing her letter of intent to in cross county and track at the University of Memphis surrounded by her family and coaches. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion cross country and track and field senior Brooke Doyle commits to both programs at the University Of Memphis. “I really liked all the support…
Read MoreRenee Ballard commits to SLU for Cross Country and Track
Renee Ballard signing her letter of intent to run cross country and track at St. Louis University surrounded by her family. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion cross country and track and field senior Renee Ballard commits to run for both programs at St. Louis University. “So St. Louis had a six -year program…
Read MoreHillary Owens commits to Millikin for track
Hillary Owens signing her letter of intent to run track at Millikin University surrounded by her family and Coach Fox. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion girls track and field senior Hillary Owens committed to run track at Millikin University. “I chose Millikin because the coach is very adamant about me going and for…
Read MoreBACK TO SCHOOL!
Back to School! The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation was happy to host a “Back to School Coffee” on Friday morning, August 9 to celebrate our Piatt County Educators who were recently awarded EdCo grants. Each grant awarded is for the purchase of classroom resources which are designed to meet the needs of students, with…
Read MoreILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARRESTS MONTICELLO MAN FOR DISSEMINATION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
William C. Griswold (M/39) MONTICELLO – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 arrested 39-year-old William C. Griswold of Monticello, IL today for Dissemination of Child Pornography (Class X Felony). On August 13, 2024, ISP conducted a residential search warrant in Monticello in reference to multiple Cyber Tips received from the National…
Read MoreBring On the Heat… Final Summer Gospel Concert Big Hit… Along with Free School Supplies
Students and parents enjoyed the free school supplies distributed by the First Baptist Church of Atwood Sunday evening. A large crowd waiting in line for the food, especially shaved ice, to help beat the heat. Photos courtesy of Bill Fleming By Doris Elmore Staff Writer A crowd of approximately 200 tolerated the heat & humidity…
Read MoreBryndon Wallace commits to Bradley for track
Bryndon Wallace surrounded by his family and Coach Fritzche as he signs his letter of intent to run track at Bradley University. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion boys track and field senior Bryndon Wallace committed to Bradley University to further his track career. “They had the physical therapy program I was looking for…
Read MoreBryson Richardson commits to Millikin for track
Bryson Richardson committed to Millikin University for Track. Photo courtesy of Jay’von Irwin. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion boys track and field senior Bryson Richardson committed to Millikin University for track. “I chose Millikin because it suited me best athletically, academically, and financially,” Richardson said. “What I will take from Mount Zion in…
Read MoreJulian Baker commits to Illinois State for cross country and track
Julian Baker surrounded by his family and Coach Harbeck and Coach Fritzche as he signs his letter of intent to run track and cross country at Illinois State University. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion cross country and track and field senior Julian Baker commits to compete at the next level for both programs…
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