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A Litchfield residence went up in flames in the early hours of Monday, April 29. Pictured above, one of the many brave firefighters on scene prepares to climb to the roof in order to cut ventilation holes.
Firefighters Battle Blaze Early Monday Morning
The Litchfield Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 4:51 a.m. on Monday, April 29, at 612 N. Harrison. Upon arrival, the on-duty captain observed a large glow and the response … more
Winners of this year’s DAR Good Citizen award, from the left, are Maxwell Eldred of Staunton High School, Reece Lohman of Nokomis High School, Amanda Niemann of Litchfield High School and Marianna Lowe of Hillsboro High School and DAR Good Citizen Chairman Kendra Wright. Not present for the photo was Trenton Hemann of Lincolnwood High School in Raymond.
DAR Good Citizens Recognized In April
“The students sitting in this room are just exceptional,” said Kendra Wright, chairman of the DAR Good Citizen Award for the Christiana Tillson chapter of the Daughters of the American … more
Agriculture Exhibit Now Open In County Museum
The Montgomery County Museum has a new exhibit, “Down on the Farm – a Look at Agriculture in Montgomery County.” Stop by to see some unique and rare items of agricultural history … more
Pictured above, in front, from the left are Emily Burke, Tyler Beard and Pageant Director Shawnna Rovey. In back are Tatum Christian, Makenna Zanni, 2023 Old Settlers Queen Jenna Durbin and Old Settlers President Mary Brown. Not present for the photo was queen candidate Nevaeh Vandiver.
Five Compete For Old Settlers Queen
Five young ladies will be competing for the title of 2024 Old Settlers Queen. The committee held its annual Queen Kick-Off on Tuesday evening, April 30, at the Challacombe House in Hillsboro. This … more
Registration Still Open For Litchfield Art Event
Local and out of town artists are invited to participate in this year’s Art in the Park festival. The Litchfield Chamber of Commerce is holding the event on Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 … more
Science Fair Has All Kinds Of Reactions
Science Fair Has All Kinds Of Reactions
After weeks of preparations, fourth and fifth grade students at Beckemeyer Elementary School in Hillsboro showed off their findings at the second annual Science Fair, held Tuesday evening, April 30, … more
Pictured above, in front, from the left, are Sheila White and Coffeen Mayor Robert Wessell of the Coffeen Veterans Memorial Committee, Darrell Miller of the Witt Veteran’s Memorial Committee and Chris Sherer of the Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department. In back are DAR Regent Patty Whitworth, Gabe Osborn of the Coffeen Veteran’ s Memorial Committee, Daryl Hodges of the Ware’s Grove Cemetery Veteran’s Memorial project and Bill Hartman of the Witt Veterans Memorial Commitee.
DAR Makes Several Local Donations
Members of the Christiana Tillson chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution made several special presentations following this year’s DAR Good Citizen brunch, held Saturday, April 27, … more
Nokomis Public Library To Switch To Summer Hours
Nokomis Public Library will be switching to their summer hours of operation as of Monday, May 6. Each week from Monday through Friday the Library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from … more
St. Francis Auxiliary To Host Drive-Thru Dinner
The HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a drive-thru dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13. Pick up will be held in front of the main hospital entrance. The meal will feature a … more
Pictured above, in front, from the left are Wilma Neisler, Janice Galer and Janette Furness. In back are Linda Denton, Mary Gillock, Rosalind Huber, Pat Eddington and Carolyn Cerven.
Happy Homemakers Enjoy Spring Tea
The ladies of the Happy Homemakers Home Extension group enjoyed a lovely tea party at the home of member Janice Galer on Thursday, April 25, in Hillsboro. Eight members enjoyed the festivities, … more
County residents from all styles of occupation gathered at Hillsboro Junior High School on Wednesday, April 24, to give seventh and eighth graders an idea of what a wide variety of jobs entail.
HJHS Students Learn About Careers
Students at Hillsboro Junior High School had a chance to look at an array of prospective career choices at the school’s annual Career Day for seventh and eighth grade on Wednesday, April 24. … more
Honor Flights Begin 2024 Season On May 14
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight (LLHF) is kicking off the 2024 flying season on May 14, with Mission #70, taking a group of Veterans to the nation’s capitol for a one day trip. Mission #70 will … more
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County Students Receive IAA Scholarships
Students can count on support of scholarships for college tuition during the 2024-2025 school year, courtesy of the IAA Foundation. The charitable arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau, the IAA … more
Costume contest participants are pictured above with Elvis. From the left are Elvis impersonator Terry Phillips, Patty Niehaus, Brenda Oberle, Susan Hoxsey, Jeanie Huffman, Nancy Hindle, Alice Popovich, Karen Biggs and Kristi Hester. The overall winner by audience vote was Jeanie Huffman.
CEFS Honors Volunteers At Annual Spring Dinner
"These programs wouldn't run without all our volunteers," said Senior Services Director Amy Ellis. "We are so grateful for the countless resources that you give and the time you donate." Ellis spoke … more
Lunch Fundraiser Benefits Accessible Van For Grant
On Friday, May 3, the hard work of nearly 100 volunteers will be on display as they prepare a hot lunch for all to share. On the menu is a pork patty sandwich or a Costco … more
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The Cisler Real Estate office located at 226 N. State St. in Litchfield went virtual in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. The adaptation has proved successful for the agency and its employees. Pictured above, from the left, are agent Matthew Cisler, Jacob Hussman appearing virtually from the Staunton office and Dave Cisler.
Cisler Real Estate Innovates With Virtual Office
Since beginning his career at 19-years-old in July of 1990 at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Dave Cisler has seen the landscape of the real estate industry change. … more
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Tarr Found Guilty Of Murder, Attempted Murder
After a day and a half of jury selection, two and a half days of testimony from 22 witnesses and impassioned opening and closing statements from the prosecution and defense, the trial of Robert J. … more
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Artist Abbi McKinnie of Taylorville stands before the completed version of her biggest project yet, the mural that is now on display at Doyle Public Library in Raymond. McKinnie showed off the mural on Tuesday, April 23.
Taylorville Artist Finishes Mural In Raymond
Doyle Public Library in Raymond has a new mural on display thanks to the artistic talents of Abbi McKinnie of Taylorville. McKinnie, who is originally from Morrisonville, can often be found at the … more
Shop Hillsboro Event Returns This Saturday
Spring into Hillsboro with the first official Shop Hillsboro event of 2024 and the opening of the Imagine Hillsboro Farmers Market on Saturday, May 4. Imagine Hillsboro, The Journal-News and the City … more
The Montgomery County Drug Court team honored the program’s newest graduates on Friday afternoon, April 19. In front, from the left are Timothy Davidson, Mitchell Hancock, Thomas Light and Geoffrey Wagner. In back, from the left, are Wes Poggenpohl, Judge Chris Matoush, Brian Bach, Jill Wright, Cheryl Merano, Amber Mifflin and retired Judge Jim Roberts. Journal-News/Cayden Huber
Drug Court Celebrates Four New Graduates
Retired Judge Jim Roberts, who spent many years as part of the Montgomery County Drug Court Program welcomed graduates, participants, friends and family to the 2024 Drug Court graduation ceremony … more
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