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“There’s a lot going on up on the hill” occupied by the Hillsboro High School campus. Current work over the summer includes moving utilities in preparation of construction of a building that will replace the old main building on campus (above). A new roadway to the bus parking lot–behind the ag building–is also under construction.

Hillsboro School Board Hears Summer Work Update

"There's a lot going on up on the hill," Hillsboro School District maintenance director Fred Butler told members of the school board at their meeting on Tuesday, July 11. Regarding the construction … more

By Mike Plunkett | 7/13/23

Employee Salaries On Agenda For County Board

Salaries dominated much of the discussion at the regular monthly meeting of the Montgomery County Board on Tuesday evening, July 11, at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Hillsboro. All board … more

By Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 7/13/23

Short Agenda For Nokomis

The Nokomis City Council breezed through a light agenda at its Monday, May 10, meeting. With few items on the agenda, and nothing controversial, the regular session lasted only 25 minutes. An … more

By Ben Schwarm | 7/13/23

Old Tyme Tractor Show To Raffle Bike

Hillsboro’s 25th annual Old Tyme Tractor Show is on Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16, out at Lake Hillsboro Park in Hillsboro. Saturday’s activities begin at 11 a.m. with the … more

7/13/23

Historical Society Hosts Lincoln Speaker

The Historical Society of Montgomery County will be hosting historian Kevin Kaegey, of the Bond County Historical Society in Greenville. The event will take place on Sunday, July 23, at 2 p.m. at the … more

7/13/23

708 Board Names Members To New Wellness Committee

The 708 Board met on Monday, July 10, and was presented a list of names that have agreed to serve on the newly formed “Community Wellness Committee.” The 708 Board voted to appoint them … more

7/13/23

Advance Carnival Tickets On Sale For Old Settlers

With less than a month to go until this year’s Old Settlers celebration, advance carnival tickets are now available at three area locations. Early ticket sales are now ready at CNB Bank and … more

7/13/23

Kent “Skip” Klinefelter, owner and CEO of Linco-Precision, (in front, center) welcomes farmers and retailers from throughout the region to the company’s Summer Field Day. Attendees had the opportunity to see newly launched agriculture technology in action and talk to sales representatives during the educational event.

Linco-Precision Showcases Ag Tech

Kent “Skip” Klinefelter, owner and CEO of Linco-Precision, an agriculture technology solutions group with more than three decades of experience supplying and servicing precision farming … more

by Tori O’Dell | 7/10/23

Crowned at the Nokomis Homecoming on Friday, July 7, these four smiling faces will represent the city for the next year. From the left are 2023 Junior Miss Mila Heldebrandt, 2023 Miss Nokomis Audrey Sabol, 2023 Little Miss Autumn Kitchens, and 2023 Little Mister Keagan Scoles.

Sabol, Heldebrandt, Kitchens And Scoles Crowned

Audrey Sabol was crown 2023 Miss Nokomis Homecoming, Mila Heldebrandt was crowned Junior Miss, Autumn Kitchens was crowned Little Miss, and Keagan Scoles was crowned Little Mister at the Nokomis … more

7/10/23

It looked like Christmas in July as Santa’s helper Donald Baxter greeted children of all ages in this year’s Nokomis Homecoming parade on Saturday evening, July 8 through downtown Nokomis. The theme of this year’s parade was “Road Trip,” and Santa’s entry as a “World Traveler” earned him second place in the Local Adult division.

Nokomis Parade Brings Road Trip To Homecoming

“Road Trip” was the theme of this year’s Nokomis Homecoming parade that took center stage on Saturday evening, July 8. The parade stepped off at Fred B. Johnson Park through … more

7/10/23

Coffeen Alumni Share Memories At Reunion

There were 30 members and six guests in attendance for the 104th annual Coffeen Alumni Association meeting, which was held at the East Fork Community building in Coffeen on Saturday, May 27. … more

7/10/23

Katie Rogers pins her husband David’s badge on after he was sworn in as the Litchfield Fire Department’s newest captain on Thursday, July 6. Rogers has worked for the Litchfield Fire Department since 2011.

Litchfield Fire Promotes One, Adds Another

A promotion and a new addition to the Litchfield Fire Department led off the city council meeting on Thursday, July 6. The council had approved testing for the captain’s position with the … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 7/10/23

City OKs Tourney, Street Closures

Hillsboro’s city council met at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 6 (the regular meeting date would have been July 4), and the early hour seemed to shorten the proceedings. Only Tommy Justison was … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 7/10/23

You Can Sign Up Now For 2023 Old Settler’s Fun Run

The 2023 Hillsboro Old settlers’ four-mile run, team run and two-mile walk will take place Sunday, Aug. 6, with a start time at 7:30 a.m. Race day registration opens at 6:45 a.m. at 114 E. Wood … more

7/10/23

Olde Tyme Tractor Show Returns To Hillsboro This Weekend

The 25th annual Olde Tyme Tractor Show begins this weekend, Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16, at Lake Hillsboro Park. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on both days of the fun-filled event. A … more

7/10/23

Above, Lincoln Land Leathernecks Detachment #1174 Commandant Dan Betts (left) presents the “Ambassador for Peace” award to member Joe Hagen (right).

South Korea Awards Marine Corps Veteran

The Lincoln Land Leathernecks Detachment #1174, department of the Illinois Marine Corps League, recognized member Joe Hagen with an award received from the government of South Korea during their … more

7/10/23

Litchfield High School was invited to Springfield participate in Senator Steve McClure’s Youth Advisory Council program in April. From the left, are teacher Dan Carlson, Caitlyn Schneck, Jon Conlee, Senator Steve McClure, Cam Quarton, Maggie Reynolds and teacher Josh Hughes.

Litchfield Students Head To Capitol

Litchfield High School students Cam Quarton, Jon Conlee, Caitlyn Schneck and Maggie Reynolds were selected to participate in Senator Steve McClure’s Youth Advisory Council program in … more

by Tori O’Dell | 7/10/23

The Illinois Department of Transportation dedicated its new headquarters in honor of the late James L. Easterly, a lifelong Litchfield resident who spent his entire career in a variety of roles in the department. Pictured above with the new sign for the building are Easterly’s wife, Gale Easterly, daughter, Tammy Rahn, and son, Gregg Easterly.

New IDOT Building Named After Litchfield Engineer Jim Easterly

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced its new District 6 headquarters at 3215 Executive Drive in Springfield has been named in honor of the late longtime employee and former … more

7/6/23

First Installment Of Property Taxes Due July 14

Montgomery County Treasurer Nikki Lohman reminds county residents that the first installment of real estate taxes are due to her office by July 14. They were mailed to local residents on June 14. … more

7/6/23

Pickers Market Returns July 9

The Litchfield Pickers Market returns Sunday, July 9, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at 400 N. State St. in downtown Litchfield. This vintage and antique market is a fun, family-friendly event and the city of … more

7/6/23