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With less than a week left of school, Beckemeyer Elementary School students started the summer celebration a little early with an Inflatables Day on Wednesday, May 15. It was originally scheduled for …
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5/16/24
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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim announced the investment of nearly $205 million through water infrastructure loans to local governments and water …
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5/16/24
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There was lots on the agenda as members of the Montgomery County Board met for two hours on Tuesday evening, May 21. All board members were present for the regular monthly meeting at the Historic …
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by Mary (Galer)
Herschelman
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5/16/24
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Montgomery County Treasurer Nikki Lohman’s office will mail the 2023 real estate tax bills on or before Friday, May 24. The first installment of property taxes will be due on Friday, July 12, …
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5/16/24
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After five years of service, HSHS St. Francis Hospital CEO Jim Timpe is leaving the hospital and the Hospital Sisters Health System this spring to pursue a new leadership opportunity. His final day …
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5/16/24
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Illinois Route 185 between Hillsboro and Coffeen remains closed amid work around a sinkhole that was discovered on April 11. At the Montgomery County Board meeting, EMA Deputy Director Dan Hough said …
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5/16/24
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Members of the Montgomery County Cancer Association had a couple of special donations when they held their regular monthly board meeting on Thursday evening, May 9, at the Hillsboro Methodist Church. …
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5/16/24
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McKay NAPA Auto Parts held their fourth annual Strut Your Stuff Cruise-In for Make-A-Wish on Saturday, May 4. The event raised just over $16,000 and featured a total of 74 vehicles showing up for the …
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5/16/24
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Staff from Litchfield Public Library are saddened to announce that Stacks the Library Cat died peacefully on Friday, May 10 after facing illness for a few weeks. Library staff went to great lengths …
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5/16/24
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Students at Zion Lutheran School in Litchfield recently got the chance to meet with their volunteer pen pal partners on Friday, May 3. The day began with Carroll Herrin of Zion Lutheran School …
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5/16/24
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When the Hillsboro Planning Commission met early Tuesday afternoon, May 14, in city hall, six members were present to meet requirements for a quorum. In addition, Mayor Don Downs, Economic …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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5/16/24
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The Montgomery County Democrats are having a New York style hot dog, chips, cookie and water lunch outside of McKay NAPA automotive on Rt. 16 in Litchfield on Saturday, May 18. The lunch will begin …
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5/16/24
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Lake Glenn Shoals will soon play host to the inaugural “Total Carpshoot” bowfishing event in an attempt to reduce the population of common carp in the lake. IDNR District Fisheries …
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by Cayden Huber
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5/13/24
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An unusually strong solar storm this weekend brought a delightful treat to residents of Illinois and Montgomery County. The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, were visible across …
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5/13/24
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Montgomery County property owners are warned to disregard letters they may receive in the mail or via email from companies advising them to buy a copy of the deed to their property and a …
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5/13/24
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"I can't say enough good things about the pain clinic," said patient Julie Kiefer of Hillsboro. "I know pain, and they have helped me to get some relief. I hope that …
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by Mary (Galer)
Herschelman
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5/13/24
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The weather was beautiful on Mother's Day as thousands flocked to downtown Litchfield for the opening day of the Pickers Market season on Sunday, May 12. Dozens of vintage vendors along with a wide …
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5/13/24
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Being in business one year is already a major milestone worth celebrating, even more so when a business hits ten, 25 and 50 years. Hank’s Sales and Service in Raymond achieved those feats and …
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by Cayden Huber
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5/13/24
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Fresh off of their biggest year yet and hitting the $1 million milestone, Stamp Out Cancer is St. Louis, MO bound. They will be heading to the Dome on Saturday, June 1, when the St. Louis Battlehawks …
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5/13/24
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The Illinois Fourth Judicial Circuit has announced the election of Martin W. Siemer, Circuit Judge At Large from Effingham County, as the new Chief Judge for the district. Judge Siemer, whose …
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