Robert and Ericka Aikman are the owners and operators of Reclaimed Food and Spirits located at Aikman Wildlife Adventure. A great decor of reused, recycled, and repurposed furnishings greet all those who come to relax, enjoy some great food, and have a good time with friends. The venue is an “all in one” spot for…

OPEN HOUSE. Carol Randall, manager of Arthur Community Bank, serves Katie Graber a cup of punch Friday during the bank’s Christmas open house. Randall and the staff greeted customers and friends throughout the afternoon. Photo by Roger W. Bonham

RIBBON CUTTING. Business and community leaders gathered on Saturday for a ribbon cutting to welcome Jamie Monts, owner and manager of Frenchie’s Boutique located at 233 S. Vine Street in downtown Arthur. Jamie, her husband Andy, and their two daughters are excited for the new business opening. The family is well into planning for 2019…

ATWOOD-HAMMOND CHRISTMAS NEEDY FUND. These 33 junior high and high school kids who attend the Wednesday night IGNITE! program at the First Baptist Church worked hard last Wednesday packing food boxes for the Atwood-Hammond Christmas Needy Fund that went to 120 homes this past Saturday. A huge thank you to these kids for their willingness…

ATWOOD-HAMMOND CHRISTMAS NEEDY FUND. These 33 junior high and high school kids who attend the Wednesday night IGNITE! program at the First Baptist Church worked hard last Wednesday packing food boxes for the Atwood-Hammond Christmas Needy Fund that went to 120 homes this past Saturday. A huge thank you to these kids for their willingness…

Three students at Cerro Gordo High School have been named Illinois State Scholars for the 2018 – 2019 School. Those students are, from left, Josh Stump, Jake Hayes, Vanessa Gower. The Illinois State Scholar Program recognizes students attending approved high schools (typically, Illinois public high schools) for outstanding academic achievement. Approximately the top ten percent…