Area News Highlights
Brock Trump commits to play football at Millikin
Brock Trump surrounded by his family before he signs his letter of intent to play college football at Millikin University. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt Zion football senior Brock Trump committed to play football at Millikin University. “I chose Millikin, because It’s close to home,” Trump Said. “They have a great nursing program and…
Read MorePatrick Brock commits to play football at Illinois College
Patrick Brock signing his letter of intent to play college football at Illinois College surrounded by his family and Assistant Coach Chris Ntor’ue and Head Coach Patrick Etherton. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion football senior Patrick Brock committed to play college football at Illinois College. “Justin Moreau was a part of it, but…
Read MoreTwo Cerro Gordo Bronco Softball Divisions are 2024 CICY Champions
Juniors #1 (Durbin). Undefeated season. Front Row left to right: Grace Earles, Madelyn Somers, Brooklyn Dupont, Mya Durbin, Ramie Shaffer, Makenna Liming. Back Row left to right: Coach Mike Earles, Abriell Roberts, Addison Frantz, Savannah Throneburg, Rylyn Petty, Peyton Alblinger, Coach Danny Durbin. Not pictured: Tawny Purcell, Madisen Callaway. Freshman #1 (Durbin). Front Row left…
Read MoreBenefit for April (McMillan) Dick set for Saturday, July 20
By Doris Elmore Staff Writer April (McMillan) Dick of Atwood was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage 3 colon cancer. She will be making trips every other week to Barnes Hospital in St. Louis for treatment, meaning she will be doing a lot of traveling and will be off work for an indefinite…
Read MoreBEMENT GRAND MARSHAL
GRAND MARSHAL. Martha Postlewait, this year’s parade Grand Marshal, was selected by the Bement Community Council and had the honor of leading the July 4 parade. She is pictured waving an American flag and being driven by Gene Schnierle in his classic red mustang. The festivities unfortunately were cancelled at Veteran’s Park due to the…
Read MoreAlora Murphy Awarded 2023 District Agency Owner of the Year for District 807
By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer Alora Murphy of Atwood, with American Family offices in Tuscola and Champaign, was awarded the 2023 District Agency Owner of the Year for District 807 earlier this year by American Family Insurance. She received the honor for outstanding sales of American Family insurance products during the year of 2023. Alora…
Read More50/50 RAFFLE
Hammond Fire Department 2024 50/50 raffle drawing was held during their annual 4th of July Breakfast. Probationary firefighter Dalton Eads was the winner of the 50/50 drawing. Assistant Chief Gary Gee is pictured presenting Dalton with his winnings of $84.00 which he donated back to the department.
Read MoreA.L.A.H. ROYALTY ATTENDS BREAKFAST
ROYALTY ATTENDS HAMMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL JULY 4TH BREAKFAST. Pictured from left to right, Assistant Chief Gary Gee, Chief Roger Sebens, 2024 Jr. Miss A.L.A.H. Layla Beck, Little Miss Reese Wierman, Miss Chloe Sadowski, Trustee Ken Yeakley and Trustee Rick VanVleet.
Read MoreOwen Owens commits to play football at Illinois Wesleyan
Owen Owens surrounded by his mother Molly Owens, grandfather George Owens and Coach Etherton while singing his letter of intent to play college football at Illinois Wesleyan University. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion football senior Owen Owens committed to play football at Illinois Wesleyan University. “I chose Illinois Wesleyan, because It’s close, and…
Read MoreGrant McAtee commits to play football at North Central College
Grant McAtee surrounded by his family and Coach Etherton while singing his letter of intent to play college football at North Central College. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion football senior Grant McAtee committed to play football at North Central College. “I think the coaching staff there is just incredible at how they run…
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