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Farm Bureau Hosts Cover Crops Workshop

Members of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau all gathered at the Farm Bureau building, Wednesday morning, March 20, at 9 a.m. After boarding a bus, the group took off for Nokomis, where they would …

More Choices Coming To Panhandle School District Cafeteria

Panhandle Superintendent Aaron Hopper spoke about a change in the way students at Raymond Grade School and Lincolnwood Junior/Senior High School will get their lunches during the Panhandle School …

Nokomis To Regulate Motorized Bicycles

The Nokomis City Council voted to approve an ordinance to regulate low-speed electric and gas-powered bicycles at its Monday, March 25, council meeting. To operate such vehicles on the street, …

Hillsboro Health Opens Primary Care Clinic

"I went into medicine to take care of people," said Dr. Michael Koeppen, a longtime ER (emergency room) doctor at Hillsboro Health. "And I just kept thinking there's got to be a better way to take …
Journal-News Sports

Lady Redskins Strike Out Cancer, Rams

Monday was Strike Out Cancer Night for the Nokomis High School softball team as the Lady Redskins teamed up with Stamp Out Cancer’s Team UM-BElievable to …

Win Over Staunton Snaps Toppers' Losing Streak

The losing streak ended (the Toppers hadn’t won a varsity baseball game since March 30, 2023) when Hillsboro defeated Staunton 5-4 in non conference action Monday evening, March 25, at the …

Hillsboro Girls Win At Litchfield Tourney

The Hillsboro girls soccer team picked up a 6-0 win over North Mac in the opening game of the Litchfield Tournament on Monday, March 25. The Lady Hiltoppers improved to 4-1 with the win and had …
Obituaries
Diane J. Mikles, 63 Diane Jeanette (Seger) Mikles, 63, of Sorento, died on March 27, 2024, at her home, surrounded by loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family has entrusted …
Jane Smith, 82 Jane (Gray) Smith, 82, died Saturday, March 16, 2024. Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hampton Funeral Home in Jackson, MI. The funeral service was held Wednesday, March …
Kailyn Treece, 24 Kailyn Treece, 24, of Hillsboro, died on Sunday, March 24, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Hough & Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Ms. …
Jessie Neathery, 100 Jessie Neathery, 100, of Greenville, died on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Memorial Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at …
Harold Beaman, 83 Harold Beaman, 83, of Nokomis and formerly of the Wonder Lake area, died Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Nokomis Rehabilitation and Health Center. Visitation for Harold Beaman will be Friday, March 29, …
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From The Opinion Page

A GRACE FILLED JOURNEY • What Would We Do Without Newspapers?

What would we do without newspapers? Her innocent question left me almost speechless as I was finishing up a tour for a Girl Scout troop from Mt. Olive earlier this month. Giving tours of the …

GRANDMA'S DIARIES • Eggs, Cream And New Mix Master

Grandma and Grandpa had their side "gigs" to keep some cash money coming in on a regular basis. As I recall, Grandma's egg and cream profit was what she used for her household budget. Grandpa …
Letters To The Editor
LETTER TO EDITOR • Disappointed In Soccer Complex Vote

Bert Russell, retired vice president of   First National Bank, and I were asked to serve on the Litchfield Planning Commission in 1984. Our first big project was a special use permit for the new …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Comments On Water Quality Article

In the Monday, Dec. 18, edition of The Journal-News many of you may have read “EPA, IDOA Report Show Water Pollution Increases.” The article dealt with the Biennial Report of the Nutrient …