News from Oakwood
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Samantha Dunavan and Gracie Enos Secure First-Team Spots on All-Vermilion County Softball Team
By Fred Kroner Two Oakwood High School athletes – junior Samantha Dunavan…
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Luke Landrus and Braxton Waller Earn First-Team All-State Honors for St. Joseph-Ogden Baseball
4o By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph-Ogden Baseball Two St. Joseph-Ogden baseball…
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Take Me Fishing at Homer Lake on June 22
Location: Maple Sugar Grove, Homer Lake Forest PreserveDate: June 22Time: 9-11 a.m.…
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Hot Iron String Band to Play at Middle Fork River Preserve
The unmistakable twang of banjo strings and the soulful melodies of an…
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Midwest Heat Wave: Safety Measures and Advice Amid Soaring Temperatures
As the Midwest prepares for a blistering heat wave, residents from Kansas…
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ICC to Host Hearing on Potential Water Bill Hikes Following Illinois American Water Proposal
Illinois American Water is facing public scrutiny after proposing a substantial increase…
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Commentary: Happy Abu’s Day!
By Zainab Susi It’s been 49 years since my Abu (father) passed…
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Experience a Night of Soulful Rhythm and Blues with Candy Foster at Lake of the Woods
Join the community at Lake of the Woods Peninsula, within the serene…
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Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development
By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – After state regulators rebuffed several…
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Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Two days after the General Assembly was…
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Grant Brewer’s Inspirational Journey from Injury to Wrestling at Wabash College
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Grant Brewer was in the varsity lineup for…
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Bryson McDaniel Leads Oakwood at IHSA Class 1A Track Meet with Top Triple Jump Finish
By Fred Kroner Bryson McDaniel, in the triple jump, was the top-placing…
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Major Interchange Closure Announced in Champaign Amid Ongoing Reconstruction
Motorists who regularly travel through the interchange between Interstate 74 and Interstate…
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Loran Tate Represents Heritage with Top-30 Finish in Triple Jump at Class 1A State Track Meet
By Fred Kroner Heritage junior Loran Tate placed 25th in the triple…
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Oakwood’s Connor Smith Leads Charge with Four State Qualifications at Class 1A Sectional Track Meet
By Fred Kroner Oakwood junior Connor Smith qualified for state in four…
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Oakwood’s Nikita Taylor Leaps to Top Half Finish at Class 1A State Track Meet
By Fred Kroner Oakwood senior Nikita Taylor finished among the top half…
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Oakwood Falls to St. Joseph-Ogden in Regional Semifinal Despite Strong Efforts from Vermillion, Harrison, and Dudley
By Fred Kroner Cort Vermillion, Chase Harrison and Carsen Dudley managed hits…
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Oakwood’s Nikita Taylor Advances to State in Long Jump, Leads Comets at St. Anne Class 1A Sectional
By Fred Kroner Senior Nikita Taylor will be the Oakwood High School…
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Middle Fork River Forest Preserve: Prime Viewing Spot for Potential Northern Lights Display in Champaign County This Weekend
This weekend, residents of East Central Illinois might be in for a…
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Christie Clinic Photos: Oakwood Track and Field
This photo album of the Oakwood Track and Field team is brought…
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Hughes Leads Oakwood to Victory Over Covington, Comets Win 7 of Last 8
By Fred Kroner Dustin Hughes pitched Oakwood to a 7-4 victory at…
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Commentary: Amee’s Day!
By Zainab Susi There are no words to describe how important our…
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Champaign County Faces Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Case: Public Urged to Take Precaution
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has announced the confirmation of a…
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Oakwood’s Nikita Taylor Shines with 400-Meter Victory and Long Jump Success at Vermilion Valley Conference Meet
By Fred Kroner Oakwood senior Nikita Taylor won the 400-meter race on…
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Oakwood Dominates Relays and Mid-Distance Events at Vermilion Valley Conference Track Meet
By Fred Kroner Three Oakwood relays turned in first-place finishes on Thursday…
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Caydence Vermillion Strikes Out 13 in Oakwood’s 5-1 Victory Over Georgetown-Ridge Farm
By Fred Kroner Caydence Vermillion fired a five-hitter and registered 13 strikeouts…
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Chase Harrison Dominates on the Mound and at the Plate in Oakwood’s 5-1 Win Over Georgetown-Ridge Farm
By Fred Kroner Chase Harrison and Alex Wallace teamed up on a…
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Christie Clinic: Recognizing Signs of High Blood Pressure
By Mitch Hammel, MD, Family Medicine, Christie Clinic High blood pressure, or…
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Oakwood Shines in Track and Field Meet with Multiple Wins and Personal Bests at Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley
By Fred Kroner Oakwood’s Bryson McDaniel was a double winner on Monday…
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Oakwood Softball Sees Mixed Fortunes with Dramatic One-Run Games Against Armstrong-Potomac and Milford
By Fred Kroner One day after winning a one-run game, the Oakwood…
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Oakwood’s 400-Meter Relay Team Sets School Record at Spartan Classic
By Fred Kroner Oakwood’s 400-meter relay, consisting of Bryson McDaniel, Connor Moss,…
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Aubri Elliott Achieves Personal Bests at Monticello Invitational, Oakwood Places in Two Sprints
By Fred Kroner Oakwood sprinter Aubri Elliott was a top-six placer in…
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Samantha Dunavan Stretches Hitting Streak to 12 in Oakwood’s Split at Hutsonville Tournament
By Fred Kroner Samantha Dunavan extended her hitting streak to 12 games…
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Alec Harrison Dominates with 16 Strikeouts in Oakwood’s 10-0 Shutout Over Cissna Park
By Fred Kroner Alec Harrison pitched Oakwood’s third shutout of the season…
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Christie Clinic Photos: Oakwood Baseball 2024
This photo album of the Oakwood Softball team is brought to you…
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Vermillion Strikes Out 17, Leads Oakwood to 10-5 Victory Over Schlarman Academy
By Fred Kroner Caydence Vermillion struck out a career-high 17 batters on…
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Oakwood Rallies to Overcome Early Lead Slip, Secures 12-10 Victory Over Paris in Nail-Biter
By Fred Kroner In a bizarre game on Wednesday (April 24), Oakwood’s…
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Parkland Community College Hosts Native Plant Festival and Sale to Promote Environmental Awareness
Parkland Community College is gearing up to host the much-anticipated Native Plant…
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Oakwood Girls’ Track and Field Secures Multiple Top-10 Finishes at Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Invitational
By Fred Kroner Oakwood’s girls’ track and field team produced top-10 finishes…
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Oakwood Softball Suffers Second Extra-Inning Loss of the Week, Falls 11-7 to Salt Fork
By Fred Kroner Oakwood’s softball team lost its second extra-inning game of…
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Harrison’s Strong Pitching Helps Oakwood Snap Four-Game Losing Streak with 5-4 Win Over Salt Fork
By Fred Kroner Alec Harrison pitched Oakwood to a 5-4 victory over…
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Oakwood Shines at Georgetown-Ridge Farm Meet: Taylor Leads with Two Wins, Teammates Also Score Top Finishes
By Fred Kroner Nikita Taylor was victorious in two individual events and…
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Oakwood Dominates Track and Field Meet, Sweeping Relays and Winning Individual Events
By Fred Kroner Oakwood’s boys’ track and field team swept the four…
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Grand Slams by Dunavan and Enos Power Oakwood to High-Scoring Victory Over Heritage
By Fred Kroner Samantha Dunavan and Gracie Enos blasted grand slam home…
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Hoopeston Area Secures Dramatic Walk-Off Victory Over Oakwood in Conference Clash
By Fred Kroner Hoopeston Area scored a one-out run in the bottom…
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Sangamon River Showcase Offers Hands-On Environmental Education and Watersport Fun
The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy (USRC) invites the public to a day…
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Oakwood Athletes Set Personal Bests at Unity High School Girls’ Track Invitational
By Fred Kroner Six Oakwood athletes placed among the top 25 individually…
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Oakwood Softball Struggles at Tuscola Tournament Despite Strong Individual Performances
By Fred Kroner Bella Bradford and Samantha Dunavan had hits in all…
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Oakwood Clings to Victory in High-Scoring Baseball Clash Against St. Thomas More, 14-10
By Fred Kroner In a non-conference baseball game that featured 25 hits,…
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Taylor and Elliott Lead Oakwood Girls to Scoring Finishes at Salt Fork Invitational
By Fred Kroner Nikita Taylor was a double placer and Aubri Elliott…