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Why is avenging so popular?

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•July 20, 2022•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer

Jamie Smith is a voracious reader, notably of British mystery novels.
“I’ve been seeing ‘revenge’ used as a verb, and it always causes a me to stumble,” she wrote in an email. “I am expecting ‘avenge.’ But the other day I came to a screeching halt on ‘revenger.’ I’ve always thought that ‘avenge’ is a verb, with ‘avenger’ the person seeking ‘revenge.’
“If I’d seen this once I’d consider it an editing error, but being a mystery buff I’ve been seeing it more and more often in the newer novels. What is considered the current accepted usages of these words?”
Everyone loves a hero, Jamie. Read More

ALAH Football Posts Win Against Sangamon Valley

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•April 21, 2021•

By Jason Brown
NP Sports

The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond football team improved its record to 3-2 on the season with a win against the Storm. The Knights performed well on both sides of the ball for a 34-0 Lincoln Prairie Conference win. ALAH’s defense shutout Sangamon Valley, and the Knights’ offense scored enough early to rotate several substitutes into the game in the second half. “Offensively, we were able to move the ball well on the ground,” said ALAH coach Ryan Jefferson, “but we still aren’t where I’d like us to be in the passing game and we also had some mistakes that led to a punt and some turnovers on downs.” Finn Davison and Billy Fifer combined for more than 200 yards. Davison ran the ball 17 times for 126 yards and a touchdown, and Fifer ran the ball ten times for 86 yards and two touchdowns. Jamison Rocke rushed for 60 yards on six carries and scored a touchdown, and Max Allen rushed for 50 yards and six carries and scored a touchdown. “It was nice to see some kids step up though,” said Jefferson. Read More

Loop Lake Shelbyville Bike Ride

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•April 21, 2021•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Friends of Lake Shelbyville are excited to be hosting the Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride on Saturday, June 12th, 2021. The event was cancelled last year due to COVID-19, therefore dust off your bicycles and join us for a fun ride! All rides will start from the Lake Shelbyville Visitor and will include options for a 22 mile, 34 mile, 48 mile or a 65 mile ride. Proceeds for the ride will benefit the Friends of Lake Shelbyville (FOLS). The FOLS provides education, historical interpretation, recreational and environmental improvements at Lake Shelbyville.
Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride starts at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. Rest stops will be provided every 10-13 miles for riders with water and snacks available. The 22 mile ride will take riders to Findlay and back to the Visitor Center. The 34 mile route will take riders toward Coon Creek and Lone Point Recreation Areas then to Findlay and back to the Visitor Center. The 47 mile and 65 mile routes will loop Lake Shelbyville, ferry across the lake at Lithia Springs and head back to the Visitor Center.
Check-in at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 8:00 a.m. Riders may start riding after they have checked in.
Participants should plan their route to be back at the Visitor Center no later than 3:00 pm.
Riders must be over the age of 14 years. If under the age of 18, riders must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All riders will be required to wear a helmet for the duration of the ride and obey all applicable Illinois State rules of the road. If registered by May 21st participants will receive a t-shirt! Online registration is required and can be found at www.bikereg.com/loop-lake-shelbyville
For additional information, contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951 ext 2.[/s2If]