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Tuscola School Board- Levy up 5.4 percent
By Dominik Stallings Tuscola School Board approved a tentative 5.4 percent tax levy increase during the Nov. 27 meeting. Since the increase is over 5 percent, a truth-in-taxation hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18. Read the rest of this story in the E-edition by subscribing to the County Chronicle.
Read MoreSoup’s on- try this modified recipe– try this modified recipe
By Linda Hoskins If you are in the mood for some good soup, I have a recipe that you might like. This Cheesy Ham Chowder is good comfort food, and filling. I will give you the recipe in its original form, then tell you of a couple changes I made. Read the rest of this…
Read MoreArthur through my eyes
I was so blessed to sit down and visit with Arthur native June Bissonett of “Froggy’s Nook” — located just across the tracks on the east side of Vine Street as you’re traveling north. She and her husband Dale share the space where the resale shop “Lil’ Nugget” is also located. Months ago, I wrote…
Read MoreTuscola Township– Cemetery expansion to open some time next year
By Dominik Stallings The Tuscola Township Cemetery expansion is slated to open next year. The Tuscola Township supervisor, Steve Hilgendorf, said the expansion will be near Wimple Park, on Church Street in Tuscola. Read the rest of this story by subscribing to the County Chronicle.
Read MoreArthur School Board– Communications plan reviewed
By Ariana R. Cherry A group of energetic and bright first graders helped open the Arthur CUSD #305 School Board meeting at the Atwood-Hammond Grade School Wednesday, Oct. 18. They lead the Pledge of Allegiance before the meeting began. Some of their parents were also in attendance and the kids received a room full of…
Read MoreBest-selling author presenting on how to protect children in a violent world and on social media
The Arthur CUSD #305 welcomes parents, guardians and community members to join them Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School west gym at 6 p.m. to listen to best-selling author Dr. Steve Webb. Dr. Webb will be discussing how parents can protect their children in a violent world and how to…
Read MoreArcola — Arcola plays host to undefeated Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond
By Mike Monahan After seven weeks of the Illinois hIgh School Association football season in the Lincoln Prairie Conference there are only two undefeated teams left one of them is Sullivan and the other is Arcola’s opponent Friday, Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond. The Purple Riders are 3-4 and have to win to remain in contention…
Read MoreMy Personal Side — Consolidation inevitable for county newspapers
By Craig Hastings. As you read last week, we have a new name but kept the same goal; provide our readers with the best local news and offer our best personal insights on a wide variety of topics from a wide variety of writers. Read the rest of this story by subscribing to the County…
Read MoreBROWN SCORES 1,000th CAREER POINT
Senior Cerro Gordo-Bement Bronco standout Connor Brown was honored with a special presentation prior to the start of the varsity home basketball on December 28. Brown actually scored his 1,000 point on the road at Fisher on Tuesday, December 21. He is the 15th player in Cerro Gordo School history to accomplish this feat, and…
Read MoreCONQUERING RIDERS CAPTURE SECOND PLACE
The Arthur Christian School girls varsity basketball team took 2nd place at the 17th Annual ACS Holiday Classic held December 28-30. They defeated Calumet Christian on Tuesday by a score of 61-43, went on to beat Christian Liberty Academy 39-22 on Wednesday, and lost in the championship game Thursday afternoon to Illinois CRU Homeschool 22-53. …
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