Bbcats crushed the Comets to victory. Photo by Jim Piacentini.
Lady Bobcats Crunch Comets
By Jim Piacentini
On Tuesday, September 24, the Lady Bobcats came out swinging and didn’t stop as they took on the Clifton Central Comets in home conference action. Taking the match 25-14 and 25-13. They were led by Malory Berry with 4 aces, 5 digs, and 5 assists. Also aiding the Lady Cats were Aubrey Tiltges with 4 assists and 2 aces, Meghan Dabrowski with 4 digs and 2 kills, and Sophia Pelton with 5 kills. It was an all-team effort for the Lady Cats. They are now 11-3 all around and 6-0 in conference play.
Lady Bobcats Fall to Lady Warriors
Spread the loveOn Thursday, November 21, in non-conference basketball action, the Lady Bobcats could not get anything going against the Crete-Monee Lady Warriors. It is worthy to note, though, that the Bobcats did not have a full bench for the game. At the half, the Bobcats were down 10-25, and the Warriors outscored the Bobcats…
Installation Celebration for St. Paul and St. Boniface
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave St. Boniface and St. Paul the Apostle Catholic parishes will celebrate the installation of their pastor, the Rev. Thomas Milota, on Sunday, December 1. St.Boniface in Monee will have the Installation Mass at 9 a.m., while St. Paul’s in Peotone will take place at 10:30 a.m. Both Masses will be…
Beecher Community Library News
Spread the loveCall the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A new hot chocolate take-and-make craft will be available December 2. Pick up during opening hours. Christmas Card Making: Kids can make a Christmas card at the library and mail it off. Drop in anytime starting December 2. Elf on a…
PHS Student Council Blood Drive December 2
Spread the loveJust a reminder: PHS Student Council is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive at Peotone High School on Monday, December 2, from 1 – 6 p.m. Participants should park in the staff lot on the west side of the building and enter through door #16. Walk-in appointments are…
Village Tree Lighting; Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner
Spread the loveDon’t miss Peotone’s annual Holiday TreeLighting on Saturday, November 30, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with the tree lighting set for 5:30 p.m. Free hot chocolate and s’mores kits will be available, along with coffee from Cornerstone Coffee House, plus additional desserts from Archy’s Sweet Treats. The Peotone High School Choir also will…
Legion Fish Fry December 14
Spread the loveMark your calendars for the Peotone American Legion Fish Fry on Saturday, December 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or sold out, at the Legion Post – 109 E. North Street. Tickets are $15 for all-you-can perch or catfish (dine-in only), plus French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Make sure to leave…
Field Upgrades in Beecher a Possibility
Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva The Beecher High School soccer field could be in for an upgrade. At the November 13 Beecher 200-U Board of Education meeting, there were preliminary talks about improving the field. Superintendent Jack Gaham said he was in contact with a sports facility management company and soon will gather information about…
Beecher Set for the Holidays
Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Beecher’s fourth annual Holiday Celebration plans have been finalized. At the November 12 village board meeting, Trustee Brian Diachenko said the schedule of events have been released online and on social media. The daylong event starts at 1 p.m., December 1, at Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue and…
Crete Country Christmas Coming Your Way
Spread the loveCrete’s beloved annual holiday event is only a few weeks away! The Crete Country Christmas tent, festively named Candy Cane Lane, is on Cass Street, between Main and Wood Streets in the heart of downtown Crete. Light Up Crete for the Holidays! Make it whimsical, make it classic, use the highest wattage, or…
PHS Student Council Blood Drive; Sign-up to Donate Now!
Spread the lovePeotone High School Student Council is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive at the high school on Monday, December 2, from 1 – 6 p.m. Participants are asked to park in the staff lot on the west side of the building and enter through door #16. Walk-in appointments…
Beecher Community Library News
Spread the loveCall the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. The library will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, and will be closed on Thanksgiving. It will reopen on Friday, November 29, with regular hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Youth Services Help us decorate our “Very Hungry Caterpillar” Chamber…
Christ Community Church Hosting Mission Fundraiser Craft/ Bake Sale
Spread the loveAre you looking for a pleasant atmosphere to do some Christmas shopping? Christ Community Church, 103 W. Corning Avenue, Peotone, will host its fourth annual Craft and Bake Sale Missions Fundraiser on Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of vendors will be selling unique handmade items, including greeting…
