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MTZ girls basketball routs Monticello
Kallianna Becker attacks the Sages’ defender on the dribble in a 48-20 win against Monticello at home in Mt. Zion. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion Braves won their lone game of the week against Monticello 48-20. Denver Anderson scored a team-high 15 points, dished five assists and grabbed six rebounds. In the…
Read MoreBement Elementary School students have a blast with new books from fundraiser
Shopping Spree Winners: Front: Charlee Foran, Thomas Geddes, Tristyn Culpeper, Clark Fainter, Roman Garrett, Bell Kalder. Back: Alyvia Ross, Emma Hostetler, Emmalyn Ewers, Cassie Block, Anna Block, Melanie Courchaine, Jenniver Tavenner. Over a two-week period in October, the Bement Elementary School participated in a program called Books are Fun Book Blast. Donations from family, friends,…
Read MoreMTZ Football ready for the new season
Makobi Adams looks to pass the football at the Mt. Zion Red and White Night last Friday night. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Last year, the Mt. Zion football team finished 6-4 and lost in the first round of IHSA 4A State Playoffs against Paris. This year, the Braves are ready for the new season…
Read MoreMTZ community hosts Fourth of July parade
By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer The Mt. Zion neighborhood in the Rosewood Drive area hosted its annual Fourth of July Neighborhood parade. Every year, vehicles, children and citizens drive down or walk down the streets as a way to celebrate the Fourth of July. The parade participants dress up in the U.S. colors of red,…
Read MoreVillage of Mt. Zion hosts annual Blue Ribbon Night at Fletcher Park on Sunday, July 3
Lady Luck performing at Blue Ribbon Night
Read MoreGraham Veterinary Clinic breaks ground on new facility
GROUNDBREAKING. The Graham Veterinary Clinic broke ground for their new state-of-the-art facility to be located at 528 North Vine Street in Arthur on May 31. The larger and updated small and large animal clinic/hospital will be approximately 12,000 square foot in size and is being built by Spring Haven Enterprises from Allenville. The clinic purchased…
Read MoreMTZ’s Fehrenbacher signs to play tennis at Augustana College
Lane Fehrenbacher after signing his letter of intent to play tennis at Augustana College next year surrounded by his family and Coach Roberts. By BLAKE FAITH Staff Writer Mt. Zion boys tennis senior Lane Fehrenbacher has signed his letter of intent to play tennis at Augustana College next year. Fehrenbacher played all four years at…
Read MoreMTZ Swingsations hosted 40th Midwest Invitational
By Blake Faith Staff Writer The Mt. Zion Midwest Invitational celebrated its 40th year last weekend as one of the top competitions in the Midwest. Hosted by the Mt. Zion Swingsations, this event draws show choirs from across the country each year. Competing groups had the opportunity to perform in the high school’s 1500 seat…
Read MoreMt Zion Odd Fellows Lodge 12 Days of Christmas raffle winners
The Mt Zion Odd Fellows Lodge held their annual 12 Days of Christmas raffle again and they made some people very happy. Lodge member, and raffle manager, Kevin Johnson gets to make the calls notifying the winners. Kevin says it is very rewarding to hear people express their happiness and some their need. We have…
Read MoreHortin in State Queen Pageant
Miss Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Queen, Karis Hortin, will be one of 71 young ladies competing for Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Title at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield the weekend of January 14-16, 2021. Karis’s interview portion will be held on Friday, January 14. Her preliminary—which consists of speech, swimsuit, and evening gown–will be…
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