GUEST SPEAKER. Mac Condill (center), president of Arthur Area Economic Development Corporation, was guest speaker at the January 31 Rotary Club meeting. He reviewed the Year 2018 from the perspective of the Arthur Area Economic Development Corporation and other organizations involved in promoting the Arthur Area. Condill predicted there would be some changes in organizations…

LOVINGTON THIRD GRADE. Students in Jennifer Hostetler’s third grade class at Lovington Grade School recently studied the Oregon Trail. “Our kids have really enjoyed this social studies unit,” Hostetler said. “We applied for and received a mini-grant from the CUSD 305 Education Foundation.” Jefferson National Memorial in St. Louis sends a trunk full of supplies…

The Gossett Clinic is open in Arthur and seeing patients. A ribbon-cutting was held on Tuesday, February 5, to welcome Dr. T.K. Gossett to town. Pictured are Mac Condill, Arthur Economic Development Corporation President; Stephanie Wierman, Arthur Area Chamber of Commerce President; Rod Randall, Arthur Village President; Dr. Gossett; Jami Gossett; and Susan Sheahan. The…

The Cerro Gordo Electoral Board conducts the hearing of Allen vs. Hyde. Hyde will remain on the ballot after a vote of 2:1. Pictured: Tom Hyde, Amy Rupiper representing Candidate Tom Hyde, Attorney James Jankowski with Record and Janowicz serving on the electoral board, Trustee Mike Martin serving on the Electoral Board, Village President Dennis…

The Stephen A. Douglas Chapter, DAR/SAR Good Citizens’ Luncheon was held on Saturday, February 9 at the Douglas County Museum. ALAH High School SAR recipient Taylor Powell is pictured with her mom Angie Powell. ALAH High School DAR recipient Makenna Green was unable to attend. Photo by Rachel Ray The Douglas County Museum hosted the…

“Our kids have really enjoyed this social studies unit” said Lovington Grade School third grade teacher Jennifer Hostetler. “We applied for and received a mini-grant from the CUSD #305 Education Foundation.” Hostetler explained that the Jefferson National Memorial in St. Louis sends a trunk full of supplies and material to schools throughout the Midwest who…

The Gossett Clinic is open in Arthur and seeing patients. A ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday, February 5 to welcome Dr. T.K. Gossett to town. Pictured here are: Mac Condill, Arthur Economic Development Corporation President; Stephanie Wierman, Arthur Area Chamber of Commerce President; Rod Randall, Village of Arthur President; Dr. Gossett; Jami Gossett; Susan…

Tommy Bales was named Bement High School January Student of the Month. He is pictured with Ken Wright from the State Bank of Bement. Tommy Bales was honored on February 8 as Bement High School January Student of the Month. Andrew Brown, high school business teacher commented, “Tommy has a great work ethic and has…

Thaddious Roberts of he Broncos starts the CGB offense in the second half of the game at ALAH HS last Tuesday night. Cerro Gordo-Bement saw their comeback effort in the final quarter fall just short as the Knights held on to win 51 – 48. Photo Sally McCarthy

Austin Plank of Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond drives in against the Cerro Gordo-Bement defense during Tuesday night’s game at ALAH HS. The Knights nipped the Broncos 51-48 in a conference battle. Photo Sally McCarthy By Kent A. Stock Staff Writer The next to last week of the regular season of play saw the Knights host…