ALAH Volleyball Wins Two, Drops One

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•April 14, 2021• by Jason Brown NP Sports The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond volleyball team competed in three matches this past week. The Knights won two matches and lost one. ALAH defeated Cerro Gordo/Bement Thursday, April 8, and Villa Grove Monday, April 5, but lost to Shelbyville Saturday. Against the Rams Saturday, the Knights lost in straight sets, 25-12, 25-22, in the nonconference matchup. For the Knights, Charley Condill recorded eight kills, and Cheyenne Chupp added six kills. Alisha Frederick dished out nine assists, and Michaela Powell finished with seven digs. In a Lincoln Prairie Conference match Thursday, ALAH swept Cerro Gordo/Bement in … Read More

Miller Amish German Schoolhouse Moved to Illinois Amish Heritage Center

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•April 14, 2021• By Crystal Reed NP Writer Route 133 between Lovington and Arthur was buzzing with activity last Friday morning as the historical Miller Amish German schoolhouse was moved to the Illinois Amish Heritage Center. The schoolhouse was moved using a tractor for part of the route and at one point was switched over to being pulled by a team of Belgian horses. The 100-year-old schoolhouse was built around 1920 and was located two miles west of Arthur on Illinois Route 133. The school was moved in 2011 to the Miller farm two miles further west where it was … Read More

Lest We Forget, There is a Nuance to Using ‘Recall’

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•April 14, 2021• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer “I don’t remember. I don’t recall. I’ve got no memory of anything at all.” When in doubt, employ a Peter Gabriel lyric, I always say. Remembering. Recalling. Synonyms, right? Well, for the most part. Reader Michael Haupt shared a comment concerning a story we’d written about a beloved former Buffalo Grove village trustee. “One headline that particularly grabbed my attention was: ‘Former Buffalo Grove trustee recalled for commitment to family, community.’ Why would voters remove someone from office for a commitment to family? How were they able to do it days … Read More

Letters to the Editor 4-14-2021

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Dear Editor, Rather sad: Election held Tuesday April 6. Paper printed Wednesday, April 7. No voter results in print. According to phone call to office April 8, Thursday, person advised a decision was made to make a photo and information placed on the “Web”. May I remind you not all your readers have access to the “Web.” May I have my dollar back. Thank you, Luella Hughes ••• Dear Editor, … Read More

Remember When? 4-14-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week A Bethany family has gone into the business of fun on the Sullivan square. Daniel Rice and his mother, Judy have opened the Sweet Occasions shop at 110 E. Harrison, a former Merle Norman site. Fine candy, balloons and gifts were the fare. Carey Netherton, son of Larry and Laura Netherton of Sullivan, was recently awarded the Chairman’s Award and Best of Show award in Eastern Illinois University’s 1996 All-Student Show. Patricia Larkin of Sullivan won first place in the category II amateur division and an honorable mention in the 17th annual Lake Land College … Read More

Illinois Capital Development Board Releases Nearly $1.7 Million in Funding to LLC

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Funding to Repair Aging Facilities Made Possible by Governor Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan •April 14, 2021• The Illinois Capital Development Board has announced $1.7 million has been released for the improvements to the parking lot at Lake Land College from the state, with local matching funds supporting a total investment of $2.3 million. The funding will help address deferred maintenance projects on the Lake Land College campus that have been stalled due to a lack of investment by previous administrations. Made possible by Governor Pritzker’s bipartisan capital plan, the first in nearly a decade, the renovation work will create … Read More

Findlay Farmer Wins Top Placement

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•April 14, 2021• Findlay farmer Troy Uphoff earned a first-place state award in the 2020 National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) National Corn Yield Contest. He is among the highest corn yield producers in the nation. Uphoff placed with DEKALB DKC63-57RIB brand corn yielding an outstanding 323 bushels per acre in the Conventional Non-Irrigated category. “It’s amazing to see the hard work, time and innovation these farmers put into their operations to grow high-yielding corn,” said Kathleen McKittrick, DEKALB Brand Manager. “The DEKALB brand is proud to help farmers increase performance potential and reach their yield goals with exclusive genetics.” The … Read More

Area Sports Briefs

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•April 14, 2021• All-Area Teams The News Gazette announced its all-area girls’ basketball teams this past week, including several local players. Senior Redskin guard Emily White earned first team honors. Senior forward Jerra Goad and senior forward Taylor Orris each earned special mention honors. Senior Zoe Walton earned honorable mention honors. Junior Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond guard Alexa Miller earned first-team honors. Knights senior Makenzie Brown and freshman Claire Seal each earned special mention honors. Knights senior Mackenzi Bowles, sophomore Charley Condill and sophomore Kailee Otto each earned honorable mention honors. All-LPC Teams The Lincoln Prairie Conference announced its girls’ basketball all-conference team … Read More