Altamont NewsLocal news for Altamont, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Altamont Lutheran School student wins Bond-Fayette-Effingham Counties Spelling Bee- February 23, 2008 Mark Hendricks and Eddie Siemer went one-on-one for 13 rounds Wednesday during the Bond-Fayette-Effingham Counties Spelling Bee at Mulberry Grove Elementary School. via Herald & Reviewhttp://www.topix.net/city/altamont-il/2008/02/altamont-lutheran-school-student-wins-bond-f... Some school districts shut down, while others sent students home early- February 13, 2008 Two schools in the area closed early Tuesday because of freezing rain on roadways. via Journal-Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/altamont-il/2008/02/some-school-districts-shut-down-while-others... Winter wonderland: A visit to Ballard Nature Center near Altamont doesn't have to wait 'til summer- February 3, 2008 "We have some locals that pop in, not even realizing what they've been missing, and tell us they wished they'd come sooner" By DAWN SCHABBING, Features Writer dschabbingjg-tc.com On a drive east from Altamont on U.S. Route 40, one might naturally feel a sense of peace due to the freedom from distractions. via Journal-Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/altamont-il/2008/02/winter-wonderland-a-visit-to-ballard-nature-... |