September 9, 2026
Firefighters Under Continued Knockdown
Wright named this year’s Menard County 4-H Gold Star recipient
After last week’s win over Bronte, the football team, cheerleaders and band rushed Victory Hill on the west side of Findlay Field to celebrate as the band played the fight song. Nora Davis, photo. See additional photos on page 7.
FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY, STING LIKE A YELLOWJACKET- Menard’s Maddox Saiz, center, jumps to retrieve a punt that bounced during the Jackets’ 64-0 win over Rochelle last week. Nora Davis, photo.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
There was a waspy swarm brewing at Findlay Field Friday night, but when the buzzing ceased, it was Menard who delivered the biggest sting over Rochelle, 640.Menard and Rochelle squared off last Friday, Sept. 4 with the Jackets making quick work of the visiting Hornets.
Senior 4-H President Taytum Chambless, center, addresses the banquet crowd on Wednesday, August 26. Sandy Kothmann, photo.
Cohen Ethridge steam rolls a Rochelle Hornet with the help of Kade Bannowsky, feet pictured, and Marlee Salas providing backup. The Jackets rolled over the Hornets 64-0.
Mack Davis brings down a Bronte Longhorn during the Jackets’ home game on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. Davis also completed an 11-yard touchdown in the 60-0 win. Wesley Compton (25) and Hunter Squiers provide backup.
Ben Neel, Jr.
Judge Allen Amos
Mary Darlene Sides Davis
