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Litchfield racer Dustin Bryant had plenty of company in victory lane on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the I-57 Dragstrip in Benton, after his second win in as many weeks. From the left are Corey Wood, Scott Pinkerton, Phil Bryant, Dustin Bryant, Hadley Weller, Sharon Bryant, Sarah Weller and Randy Weller.
Three Weeks, Three Wins For Bryant
The I-57 Dragstrip in Benton has been pretty good to Dustin Bryant over the last few weeks. After winning the footbrake division at the track's weekly bracket racing series on July 27, Bryant has … more
Timothy Hearn, the ten-year-old son of David and Michelle Hearn of Litchfield, waits for his run in the Midwest Junior Super Series event at Byron Dragway on Saturday, Aug. 10. Racing against older, faster competition this year, Hearn was still in third place in the 10-to-12 age group going into last weekend's race.
Hearn Races In Midwest Junior Super Series
The Hearn Motorsports team was in Byron on Aug. 9-11, as ten-year-old Timothy Hearn competed in the Midwest Junior Super Series event at the Byron Dragway. Going into the race, Hearn was third in … more
Lynchs Race At Macon, Brownstown
The Lynch Motorsports team continued its season on Aug. 3 and Aug. 10, as brothers Nathan and Brady Lynch raced in Brownstown and Macon. On Saturday, Aug. 3, Nathan Lynch overcame a tough setup in … more
One of the top defensive coordinators in college football, Nokomis grad Bud Foster will be retiring from Virginia Tech following the 2019-2020 football season.
Nokomis Grad Foster To Retire After 2019
Nokomis High School grad and Virginia Tech associate head coach/defensive coordinator Bud Foster and head coach Justin Fuente announced on Thursday, Aug. 1, that Foster plans to retire from coaching … more
Following a successful championship, Ryan Held of Springfield paid a special visit to his grandmother, Marge Held, in Raymond. Pictured above with Held and his grandmother is his father, Randy Held.
Held Earns Two National Titles, Breaks Meet Record
It was a record setting day for Ryan Held on Wednesday, July 31, as the Springfield native put down the best time ever at the US National Championships in the 100 meter freestyle. Held set the … more
2018-19 A Year To Remember For Coffeen Official
Even by his own standards, the 2018-19 school year was a busy one for Coffeen official Louis Lang. Lang, who stays busy officiating during the football, basketball and softball seasons at the high … more
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Luckett Named Head Coach At Newberry
Newberry College Director of Athletics Ralph Patterson has announced the promotion of Hillsboro High School grad Hannah Luckett to head women's golf coach. "We are pleased to promote Hannah," … more
Even with the big hill at the end of the course, the group that did this year's Old Settlers 4-Mile Fun Run and 2-Mile Fun Walk still had smiles on their faces at the end of the day on Saturday, Aug. 3.
The Hills Were Alive With The Sound Of Footsteps
Seventeen runners and eight walkers braved the big hill at the end of the Old Settlers 4-Mile Run and 2-Mile Walk on Saturday, Aug. 3, the 38th edition of the race. Rem Dyas made up the deficit in … more
With 12 top three finishes and two national championships, Hillsboro's Chase Saathoff brought home plenty of hardware from the AMA Flat Track Grand Championships in Ohio on July 23-26. Saathoff won five feature races and never finished lower than third in the mains during his championship run in the Buckeye State.
Saathoff Takes Titles At Nationals
It was a busy four days for Hillsboro racer Chase Saathoff on July 23-26, as the eighth-grader-to-be competed in the AMA Flat Track Grand Championships in Ashland, OH and Harpster, OH. Saathoff … more
Litchfield racer Rich Komor picked up his second win in as many weeks on Saturday, July 27, taking the top spot in the pro class at the Ron "Papa" Zinn Memorial Race at Coles County Dragway in Havana. In victory lane, from the left are Barb and Rich Komor, Brayden, Michelle, David and Timothy Hearn, Kate Komor and Jim Komor.
Komor Makes Return Trip To Victory Lane
Litchfield's Rich Komor picked up his second straight win on Saturday, July 27, following up a victory at Gateway with a win in the Ron "Papa" Zinn Memorial Race at Coles County Dragway in … more
Dustin Bryant (left) shared victory lane with father, Phil Bryant, on Saturday, July 27, as the pair won the footbrake and super pro classes respectively at I-57 Dragstrip in Benton.
Bryants Pull Off Father/Son Double
It was a case of "like father, like son" on Saturday, July 27, as Phil Bryant and his son, Dustin, both came away with victories at I-57 Dragstrip in Benton. Phil would make it to victory lane in the … more
Olivia Reid gives Connor Creasey a dose of refreshment during the 2019 Big Dawg Dare at Wolff Farms near Litchfield on Saturday, July 20. Reid, who will be a seventh grader student council member at Litchfield Middle School in the fall, joined teacher Jennifer Fleming at the water station to give some of the more than 750 runners either a sip or a splash.
More Than 750 Run Eighth Big Dawg Dare
Four years ago, 12-year-old Will Carlile finished first in the 2K Puppy Dawg Dare, the shortened version of the Big Dawg Dare 5K obstacle mud run at Wolff Farms near Litchfield. On Saturday, July 20, … more
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Lynch Family Makes Return To Racetrack
A familiar name to local racing fans has returned to the track for the 2019 season. Third generation racers Nathan Lynch and younger brother Brady Lynch (along with brother/mechanic Evan Lynch) … more
Everett Racing Grabs Points At Tri-City
It's been a productive summer of racing for siblings Bristol and Bodee Everett of Litchfield. The pair are currently in the top three in points in three divisions in the Metro St. Louis Quarter … more
Saathoff Warms Up For Amateur Nationals Event
In a few short weeks, Chase Saathoff will be back at Hillsboro Junior High for his eighth grade year. But until then, you'll find Saathoff on his motorcycle as he continues to tear up tracks … more
Sprint Car Racing Sends Lyerla To Indiana, Metro-East
Earlier this month, Lyerla was in Indiana for Midwest Sprint Car Series races on July 10 and July 13. In the July 10 race at Terre Haute Action Track, Lyerla would finish fourth in his heat race … more
Komor Scores Pro Win At Madison Dragstrip; Hearn Smokes 'Em At Door Car Shootout
Litchfield racer Rich Komor posted a victory in the pro class at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison on Saturday, July 20, after a rough start to the racing season. Komor ran a 6.872 at 100.55 … more
Nearly 250 young soccer players between the ages of five and 19 have suited up for Impact FC teams in just over a year and a half. In addition to the play on the field, the not-for-profit soccer program has also put on free coaches clinics and low cost junior programs and has donated time to community events like the Big Dawg Dare and Grace Cup All-Star Soccer Game.
Soccer Club Hopes To Make Bigger Impact
In November 2017, the leaders of MoMac FC and FC South Central came together to form the not-for-profit 501c3 Impact FC soccer program in an effort to continue the growth of soccer in the area. Now, … more
Kristen Warren of Livingston takes aim at a target while her father Dave Lindsay of Litchfield watches at the Deer Tales Cancer Shoot on Sunday, July 14.
3D Shoot Raises Funds For MCCA
"They helped us.  This is my way of saying thanks," Danny Fenton of Deer Tales Archery said of a shoot to benefit the Montgomery County Cancer Association (MCCA) at a 3D course on the George … more
Big Dawg Dare Set To Make Big Contribution To MCCA
More than $3,300 has already been raised for the Montgomery County Cancer Association through this year's Big Dawg Dare, but there is still time to help out the cause and have a little fun while … more
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