Area News Highlights
MTZ softball season ends in Super Sectional
Ella Fink delivers a pitch in a 4-1 loss against Waterloo in the IHSA 3A Sectional at Workamn Field on the Campus of Millikin University. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion softball team lost its final game of the season 4-1 against Waterloo in the IHSA 3A Super Sectional. The game was scoreless…
Read More“Farmer Ball” Officially Retires with Lynn Farmer’s Retirement
Lynn Farmer and Monticello Police Chief Rob Bross pictured with the ALAH seniors participating: front row, left to right: Hannah Carter, Maddie Schweighart, Morgan Davis, Evanger Wiley, Kaylee Thompson, Sydney Strong, Chloe Schable & Lilly Hart. Back row: Dalton Eads, Kaulin Morfey, Noah Shoemaker, Landon Waldrop, Ben Johnson, Mr. Farmer, Chief Bross, Brody Louden, Jayce…
Read MoreMrs. Hollingsworth and Mr. Farmer Retire from A-H Grade School/Jr. High
Atwood-Hammond Grade School Retiring Teachers, Angie Hollingsworth, Jr. High Social Studies and Lynn Farmer, Physical Education Teacher. By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer Angie Hollingsworth and Lynn Farmer have decided it is time to retire after a total of 64 years of teaching. It is difficult to believe that these teachers have been in their chosen…
Read MoreA Fun Trip to the A-H Public Library
Pictured corner left to right, Serenity Winskill, Helena Benner, Alexander Rettig, Addie Dickson, Raelynn Drake, Quinton McGlothlin, Inderion Ulbricht, Lennex Wheelock-Boyd. Sitting in front are Jayce Burns and Lexie Hutchison. Back Row are, left to right, Whitney Stodden, aide, Heather Walker, teacher and Kathy Davis, children’s director. By DORIS ELMORE Staff Writer What better way…
Read MoreALAH Knights Celebrate Spring Sports at Annual Athletic Awards Night
By SALLY McCARTHY Staff Writer The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Knights held their Spring Athletic Awards night on Thursday, May 30 at the ALAH high school gym. District Athletic Director Nathan Seal opened the evening with these words, “Good Evening, and welcome to the spring sports awards night. This evening marks the official end of…
Read MoreMTZ softball wins second straight championship against Chatham
The Mt. Zion softball team with 2024 Sectional Championshop Plaque. Front row, Addi Niles, Lilly Summers, Joelie Shafer, Audri Johnson and Addy Rotz. Middle row, Tatum Gray. Nikki Ellegood, Ana Kanemaru, Karlie Teel, Molly Doolin and Ashlyn Dover. Back row, Assitant Coach Johnny Beiler, Ellie Green, Head Coach Greg Blakey, Kyleigh Garber, Chloe Williams, Avelyn…
Read MoreLocal Students Shine in Americanism Essay Contest
Class 1 Winners: L to R: Solomon Binion (1st Place) and Ava Moody (2nd Place) Atwood-Hammond Grade School Students from the Arthur Christian School, ALAH High School, Arthur Grade School, Atwood-Hammond Grade School, and Lovington Grade School participated in the 2024 Americanism Essay Contest. Sponsored by the Arthur Legion Auxiliary #479, the Atwood Legion Auxiliary…
Read MoreGreg Hoskins, Chronicle publisher, dies at 67
Gregory A. Hoskins, 67, of Mascoutah, born Oct. 25, 1956, in Streator, died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home. Greg was the owner and operator of Better Newspapers, Inc., which includes The County Chronicle, the Record Herald News and Southern Champaign County Today. The company comprises four daily newspapers, 35 weeklies, five magazines, and…
Read MoreALAH SALUTATORIAN
ALAH SALUTATORIAN. Kendall Burdick , Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Class of 2024 Salutatorian delivered her Salutatory address to her fellow classmates and the large crowd in attendance at the Commencement ceremonies held last Friday evening. She will be attending Illinois State University this fall majoring in Elementary Education. Kendall is the daughter of Ryan and…
Read MoreALAH VALEDICTORIAN
ALAH VALEDICTORIAN. Claire Seal, Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Class of 2024 and Class President, delivered her Valedictory address to those in attendance at the Commencement ceremonies held on Friday, May 24. She will be attending the University of Illinois on a medical school track in the fall. Claire is the daughter of Nathan and Adrienne…
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