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By Dominik Stallings During the Illinois State Fair, Maddox Reedy’s steer was chosen to be the Grand Champion Land of Lincoln steer in the junior livestock division. “I think my steer … stood out the most because of his deep rib and muscle, and how good he also walked and how wide topped he was,”…

This year, Claire Meyer (center) won 2023 Miss Tuscola. On the left, Joslyn Steffens won 2023 Little Miss Tuscola. Julianne Steffens won 2023 Junior Miss Tuscola at the Miss Tuscola Pageant on Friday, Aug. 4. Photos by Rachel Ray.

Offers personal training, fitness classes and yoga By Dominik Stallings Relentless Gym, a new fitness facility in Tuscola, opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 3. Visitors were able to see the facilities and enjoy free sandwiches provided by Tuscola’s Kirby Foods. Building Owner Chris Robinson gave tours of the Jarman Plaza, with…

Tuscola 2023 graduates took a photo with this year’s kindergarten class on Honors Day, May 19. Photo by Tracy Hornaday.

Grant Kauffman and Molly Macaulay were crowned prom king and queen April 29 at Tuscola High School. Photo by Dominik Stallings. Tuscola seniors crowned their prom king and queen, Grant Kauffman and Molly Macaulay. The other king candidates, and junior attendants stand on either side. Left to right, Brayden Gough, Jordan Quinn, Colton Musgrave, Benjamin…

Maci Clodfelder is crowned 2023 Miss Villa Grove by 2022 Miss Villa Grove Addisyn Wilson. Photo by Rachel Ray.

By Dominik Stallings Shimmer and Sheek celebrated the opening of their new store-front location at 101 N. Main St. in Tuscola on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The boutique carries women’s clothing and caters to all ages, with tops, jeans, dresses, and jewelry. One of the co-owners, Taylor Reifsteck, said that they focus on casual, everyday wear,…

Tuscola Warriors boy’s basketball team holds up the third place trophy which they earned at the 2023 IHSA state championship. Photo by Dominik Stallings.