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🌱 See how Abingdon-Avon’s Alyssa Barry dominated a major bowling tournament

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  • See how Abingdon-Avon’s Alyssa Barry dominated a major bowling tournament

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  • Thursday: Snow late in the afternoon, with a high of 29 and low of 20 degrees.
  • Friday: Cold; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 26, low: 3. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Frigid with a little snow, with a high of 5 and low of -12 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WMOI/WRAM Athletes of the Week for Week Ending Dec. 7, 2025 (977wmoi.com) — Abingdon-Avon bowling standout Alyssa Barry has been named the Tornado Athlete of the Week after a stellar performance at the Abe Lincoln Memorial Tournament in Springfield, finishing 7th with three 200-plus games. She’s joined by top performers from Monmouth-Roseville, United, West Central, and Galesburg, all recognized by WMOI/WRAM for strong early-season showings.
   

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Galesburg

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Monmouth

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