OFFICER GRADUATES FROM POLICE ACADEMY. Sgt. Shaun Meredith of Arthur Police Department, right, congratulates Officer John Lulek upon successfully completing the course and graduating from the Police Academy at Southwestern Illinois College on June 14. Photo courtesy of Sgt. Shaun Meredith

FLAG RETIREMENT. Arthur American Legion Post 479 and Lovington American Legion Post 429 joined forces at a flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, Friday, June 14, at Eberhardt Village in Arthur. Brooke Clark led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance while veteran and Legion member Dick Bidwell explained the purpose of the ceremony. Steve Jurgens…

CELEBRATING 75 YEARS. Dorothy Clausen had the honor of cutting the first piece of cake for Kaskaskia Country Club’s 75th Anniversary celebration held on Friday night. Clausen is the only remaining charter member of the club which was started in 1944. It was a full banquet room that enjoyed a buffet dinner and cake for…

CELEBRATING 75 YEARS. A large crowd was on hand to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Kaskaskia Country Club with a buffet dinner and cake for desert. Pictured here are Georgia Ellen Fitzjarrald, June Shrader, Pam Korte, and Larry Korte. The Friday night celebration was a success; however, the golf scramble scheduled for Saturday had…

On Thursday, June 13, a fire occurred at Judy’s Kitchen and Catering in downtown Cerro Gordo. This picture shows the major damage at a walk-in freezer. Christy Jankowski photo By CHRISTY JANKOWSKI Staff Writer The smell of ash and smoke were the first smells I noticed when walking into Judy’s Kitchen and Catering Thursday morning.…

Fire at Judy’s Kitchen and Catering in downtown Cerro Gordo caused serious damage to the attic space of the building. The cause seems to be electrical. The restaurant is closed til further notice. Christy Jankowski photo

The Cerro Gordo-Bement softball team finished up their season with a banquet held in the multi-purpose room at Cerro Gordo Grade School. Those Broncos honored with awards were: Ella Mann (1st Team Unanimous All-Conference and Hustle Award; Cheyenne Gentry (Big Bat Award); Shelby Strack (Bronco Award); Erin Reed (Senior Spotlight); Graycie Copsy (Honorable Mention All-Conference…

Megan Beckmier, FFA advisor; Makenna Green; Justin and Monica Green, parents Members of the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond FFA chapter attended the 91st annual Illinois State FFA Convention on June 11-13 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. “Elevate” was the theme of the three-day event which recognizes achievements of Illinois…

Class of 2019 graduate Carlie Moore has signed her letter of intent to be on the Lakers Cheer Team next fall at Lake Land College in Mattoon. Her parents are Jeremy and Melissa Nichols. Her career plan is to be a paraprofessional. She was joined at the ceremony by fellow Knights cheerleaders, friends and family.…