Coal City

Young Coalers hit the court

Published by admin on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 6:49pm

    Coal City’s tennis program cultivated interest in the sport last week when they held a youth camp.
    The camp was held Monday through Friday, with young athletes attending every day for two hours, from 8 to 10 a.m. The devotion from the youngsters showed, as they not only got up early on school-free days, but also reinforcing the notion that it never hurts to put in some hard work.

Communities built by coal

Published by admin on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 7:34pm

 

Unit 1 offices moving across town

Published by admin on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 7:31pm

    Moving day has arrived for the Unit 1 School District’s administrative staff.
    Superintendent Dr. Kent Bugg reports the move is slated for Thursday in advance of the administration center’s opening next week.
    Construction and landscaping crews spent the first part of the week putting the finishing touches on the 6,545 sq. foot office building located on the Coal City Middle School campus.

Village coy to annex South Broadway land

Published by admin on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 7:28pm

 

Wish fulfilled

Published by admin on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 7:27pm

 

Coalers thankful they’ll be at home more in 2017

Published by admin on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 4:51pm

    It may still be summer, but Friday night lights will be here in about eight weeks.
    The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) released high school football schedules, giving a peak of what to expect from our teams this fall.
    As for Coal City, their schedule remains pretty much the same, but they will be enjoyin a lot more home stands this fall compared to the season prior.
    The Coalers finished 2016 with a record of 5-5 (2-3 conference), and it didn’t help that they had only three games at home.

Coal City Police plan to hire new officer

Published by admin on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 7:41pm

 

Farmer’s market still accepting vendors

Published by admin on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 7:40pm

Fresh vegetables, jams, jellies and baked goods are just a few of the items that will be available at this year’s farmer’s market—Market Fresh on Broadway.
    The first market of the season is one month away and the organizing committee continues to accept applications from vendors interested in participating in Coal City’s  market.
    Gardeners with vegetables and fruit, and vendors with cut flowers, homemade soaps, eggs, pet treats, candies and more are encouraged to participate in the market that runs July-September.

JV Coalers split four games in Braidwood Shootout

Published by admin on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 5:09pm

    The Coal City junior varsity basketball team traveled to Braidwood Thursday, to compete in the 23rd Annual Braidwood Shootout’s JV division.
    The Coalers competed in the 12-team junior varsity tournament, finishing 2-2.
    “Overall, our sophomore team has competed very well so far this summer,” said JV Coaler coach Jace Walsh. “The different guys have started to mesh very well together, and have started to develop their roles for the upcoming season.”

Former All-American attends Coaler wrestling camp

Published by admin on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 7:12pm

    The Coal City wrestling program strives to be the best, so it only made sense to bring in one of the best during the annual wrestling camp.
    Mike Mena, a four-time undefeated champion in Illinois and four-time All-American wrestler for the University of Iowa, was in attendance giving lessons to the younger athletes. Mena  was co-captain of the 1997 National Champion Hawkey team that set a tournament record in scoring.
    The camp ran from June 5-9, and was open to high schoolers and incoming grade schoolers.