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Pictured above, from the left are Kenny Williams of Hillsboro, 2023 Montgomery County Fair Queen Alexis Lessman, 2023 Little Miss Montgomery County Fair Karsyn Jones and 2023 Junior Miss Montgomery County Fair Nataleigh Jackson.
County Fair Royalty Help Spread Christmas Cheer
The trio of Montgomery County Fair royalty brightened the holiday spirits for residents in nine nursing homes across Montgomery County. On Friday, Dec. 22, the three delivered 440 handmade Christmas … more
Raymond Grade School student Cody Matthews checks out the buddy bench donated by Project Third Day in honor of the late Darci Terneus during the unveiling of the benches on Friday, April 28.
Project Third Day Donates Buddy Benches In Honor Of Darci Terneus
“She was a great teacher and she is still with us and our community and wants us to be kind to one another.” Those words from Amy Barnes of Project Third Day are only part of the … more
Hillsboro High School alumnus Rena Vanzo has been driving with the Utah Transit Authority for the past few months, working to obtain her CDL license, so she can drive her new mobile mammography business, The Boob Bus. Vanzo hopes to have it up and rolling after the first of the year.
Boob Bus Will Debut In Utah
"I call her the Doris Jean," said Rena Vanzo, of her new business venture, a mobile mammography unit, affectionately known as The Boob Bus. A graduate of Hillsboro High School, Vanzo is the … more
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Hillsboro School District To Host Groundbreaking
Community members are invited to be part of a historic event at Hillsboro High School this December. The Hillsboro School District is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of … more
Nokomis-Witt Ambulance Board Answers Questions From Public
“We’re all angry,” the Nokomis-Witt Area Ambulance Service board meeting began with a public comment at the Thursday, Dec. 21 meeting. “We need a reliable service here in … more
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Chamber Seeks Nominations For Annual Awards
The Litchfield Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 76th annual Awards Dinner, that will be held Friday, March 15 at the Litchfield Community Center. Nominations are now being … more
Beckemeyer School Holds First Bulldog Art Contest
To start off the school year, Beckemeyer Elementary School held its first “Be a Bulldog” art contest for fifth grade students. Alexis Young from Mrs. Blair Leek’s class was the … more
Mary Todd Lincoln visited Hillsboro on Sunday, Oct. 15, in the form of a performance by professional Lincoln impersonator Pam Brown. Nearly 80 local residents attended the performance, sponsored by the Historical Society of Montgomery County.
Locals Take Quick Trip To Lincoln’s White House
On Sunday, Oct. 15, nearly 80 attendees took a trip back to   May 23, 1865 as Pam Brown performed as Mary Todd Lincoln in a performance sponsored by the Historical Society of Montgomery County. … more
Pictured above, in front, from the left are Jackson Cunningham, Louden Reed, Graham Dyas, Robbie Hilt, Mila Reed and Kate Cunningham. In the second row are Jake Furness, Brookes Cherry, Nolan Dyas, Stella Eisentraut, Parker Ripley, Betsy Reed, Naomi Cherry, Rylee Fath, Morgan Sands, Abigayle Sturgeon, Millie Raison, Ryker Holtschulte and Ellis Limbaugh. In the third row are Harrison Tuetken, Skyler Sturgeon, Avery Maddaleno, Lexi Myers, Lydia Collins, Nova Raison, Addie Dyas, Sloan Tuetken, Wade Cherry, Landon Myers, Breeawna Reincke and Marisa Shipman. In the fourth row are Roger Fath, Tracy Churchwell, Mandy Myers, Sami Eisentraut, Joyce Fath, David Cunningham, C.J. Dyas, Ali McCammack, Melody Cunningham, Kathy Beckom, Sandy Leitheiser, Debby Williams and Glen Cherry. In back are Kaylie Ripley, Jynnafer Marin, Randy Leuschke, Rachel Sturgeon, Donald Sturgeon, Patty Holshouser, Janis Collins, Eli Howard and Mark Williams. Not pictured are cast members Abigail Gorsage, Cannan Gorsage, Elijah Gorsage, Violet Limbaugh, Micah Holtschulte, Makinley Furness, Brenda Hamm, Aria Mekala, Taryn Hutchins and Brenley Hutchins; sound and lights crew Robbie Shipman, Cary Eisentraut and Matt Sands and directors Lisa Shipman, Missy Sands, Amanda Cunningham, Stephanie Dyas and Megan Tuetken.
Free Methodist Church To Host Christmas Pageant
The Hillsboro Free Methodist Church invites the community to its annual Christmas production Dec. 8 through Dec. 10. This year’s production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” will … more
City Of Nokomis Hires Two Part-Time Officers
The Nokomis City Council took action at its regular Tuesday, Dec. 26 meeting to hire a pair of new part-time police officers. Dalton King, currently the Police Chief in Witt, will begin work as a … more
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Pictured above, from the left are Jim King, director of fundraising and volunteer relations Region 5; Tab Casper, Region 5 vice president; Brad Pastrovich and Justin Peoples, Litchfield Ducks Unlimited co-chairmen and Benny Magalski, Southern Regional director.
Litchfield Ducks Unlimited Honored
The Litchfield chapter of Ducks Unlimited was honored with a top state award during the 2024 state convention of Illinois Ducks Unlimited. This year’s event was held Jan. 26-27 in Peoria, and … more
Zach Boston (left) and Jenni Boden (right), graduating seniors at Litchfield High School, both received $1000 awards from Taylorville Community Credit Union, toward their continuing education. TCCU-Litchfield Branch Manager, Josh Maddaleno (center) presented the awards.
Students Earn Scholarships From TCCU
Eight graduating seniors   from Hillsboro, Litchfield, Taylorville and Pana High Schools were awarded $1,000 scholarships toward their continuing education as part of Taylorville Community … more
Trivia Night A Spooky Success For Theater Group
Performers with Blended Artists Imaginarium teamed up with organizers of the annual Hell’s Burrow haunt for a spook-tacular fundraiser on Saturday evening, Sept. 30. With lots of creepy, crawly … more
Pictured above are Aaron Roach and 10-year-old Colin Roach. Colin Roach was the first overall finisher in the 5K race, finishing in 23:57.
Hootenanny Raises Funds For Roach
M&M Multisport and Snap Fitness of Litchfield recently hosted the Dirty Hootenanny, an annual series of road and trail races, as a fundraiser for Litchfield’s Aaron Roach and family as … more
Simeon Huber
Local Residents Invited To Join Christmas Parade
Family and friends of four-year-old Simeon Huber are invited to join in a Christmas Parade in his honor this month. All types of vehicles are welcome and ATVs are encouraged in the parade, which will … more
Newspaper Kicks Off First Baby Competition
As soon as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, heralding the start of a brand new year, the official wait begins for the arrival of the first baby contest winner in Montgomery County. … more
Members of the Montgomery County 4-H program competed at the Sunday, Aug. 27 4-H Multi-County Shoot at Brittany Shooting Park. Pictured above, from left to right, Theola Broers, Travis Broers, Esther Tilton, Maris Brill, Zoe Tilton, Katelyn Marley and Tim Tilton.
4-H Shooting Sports Counties Compete
On Sunday, Aug. 27, 4-H Shooting Sports members participated in the ninth annual 4-H Fall Classic at Brittany Shooting Park in Bunker Hill. 4-H members from the Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery … more
Capri IGA Will Have New Owner This Month
By the end of October, the Capri IGA stores in Hillsboro and Greenville will have a new owner. If details in the process continue to progress on schedule, on Friday, Oct. 27, Randy and Debbie … more
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Students at Hillsboro Junior High School joined other students around Montgomery County and the nation in recognition of Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-27.
HJHS Students Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
Students at Hillsboro Junior High School joined other students around Montgomery County and the nation in recognition of Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-27. Red Ribbon Week was started in 1988 to help … more
Pictured above, from the left are Bill Stoneburner, Kathy Neville of Make-A-Wish Illinois, Scott Mountford (partially hidden), Sue Messerli of Make-A-Wish Illinois, Ed Hammann, Alexis Mathews of Make-A-Wish Illinois, Norm May, Earl Flack, Matt McKay, Jim McKay, Ryan Ocepeck, Sara Hemann and Gina Grebing.
McKay Donates $72,000 To Make-A-Wish
On Saturday, Dec. 2, McKay NAPA Auto Parts presented a $72,000 check to Make-A-Wish Illinois. Throughout the year, McKay's held multiple fundraisers, including, Strut Your Stuff, raffles, the annual … more
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