Area News Highlights
Isaac Carpenter commits to Olivet Nazarene University for Cross Country and Track
Isaac Carpenter surrounded by his family and Coach Harbeck and Coach Fritzche as he signs his letter of intent to run track and cross country at Olivet Nazarene University. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion Cross Country and Track Senior Isaac Carpenter committed to both programs at Olivet Nazarene University. “I chose ONU, because…
Read MoreCarolyn Ruff Celebrates 90th Birthday
By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer Carolyn Ruff of Lovington will celebrate her 90th birthday today, Wednesday, August 7. Please help her celebrate by showering her with cards, see if she can receive 90 or more birthday cards. Late birthday wishes will send her love as well as those on time. Cards may be mailed to…
Read MoreSUNFLOWER GARDEN
SUNFLOWER GARDEN. Kudos to Darren Soard for the beautiful sunflowers he planted at the railroad in downtown Atwood. Daron, a Village of Atwood employee, asked for permission at the December village board meeting to install a sunflower garden in the grassy area directly south of the railroad tracks on Elm Street between Main and Illinois…
Read MoreBement Trophies & Treasures Give Away scheduled for July 31 and August 2
Pictured are some of the trophies, plaques and uniforms that will be available on July 31 and August 2 at Bement schools. Bement has a rich history of accomplishments in basketball, football, volleyball, baseball, softball, cheerleading, and track / field dating back to the 1930’s. Our current athletes continue to make our community proud. They…
Read MoreMt. Zion Chamber of Commerce – Del’s Popcorn Shop 90th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting
DEL’S POPCORN SHOP 90TH ANNIVERSARY RIBBON CUTTING. MZCC Board Member Trisha Beck, Beck Realtors, Inc.; Illinois State Representative Brad Halbrook; Ashley Batchelder, MZCC President and Mt. Zion District Library Executive Director; Del’s Team member and Angel Moore, Del’s Popcorn Shop Manager; Mt. Zion Mayor Luke Williams; and MZCC Ambassador Dana Daniels, Prairie State Bank &…
Read MoreDenver Anderson commits to Southern Utah University
Denver Anderson surrounded by her Assitant Coach Jeff Schumate, Assistant Coach Mikayla Lehman, Head Coach Steve Marvel, sister Shoni Anderson, sister Sevenia Wolter, brother JC Anderson, mother Becky Anderson, and father Jeff Anderson as she signed her letter of intent to play college basketball at Southern Utah University. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion…
Read MoreMiya Means commits to Blackburn for basketball
Miya Means surrounded by her parents and brother as she signs her letter of intent to play college basketball at Blackburn College. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion girls basketball senior Miya Means committed to play basketball at Blackburn College next season. “I watched game film and just talked to the coaches and even…
Read MoreTim Freeman commits to Union College for track
Tim Freeman surrounded by his parents and coaches as he signed his letter of intent to pole vault for the track and field program of Union College. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion boys track and field senior Tim Freeman commits to pole vault for the track program of Union College. “I feel like…
Read MoreCarson Davis commits to Illinois Wesleyan for Cross Country and Track
Carson Davis surrounded by his family and Coaches Bill Harbeck and Joe Fritzche as he signed his letter of intent to run Cross Country and Track at Illinois Wesleyan University. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion cross country and track and field senior Carson Davis commits to run for the cross country and track…
Read MoreSenator Sally Turner Honors 2024 Outstanding Teachers of the 44th Senate District
ELDER RECEIVES OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD. David Elder was presented the 2024 Outstanding Teacher of the 44th District Award from Senator Sally Turner. Pictured are (left to right:) Doug Kepley, Bement Middle/High School Principal, Quinn Flavin, nominated Mr. Elder for this recognition, David Elder, State Senator Sally Turner, and Mary Vogt, Bement Superintendent. David Elder, High…
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