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Litchfield Chamber Will Honor Local Businesses Monthly

The Litchfield Chamber of Commerce has brought back a tradition that allows them to recognize their members for all they do. Starting in February, they will begin awarding Business of the Month once … more

2/26/24

An estimated 100 attendees were present at the Lighthouse Pregnancy and Health Services annual fundraising banquet on Friday, March 22.

Lighthouse Holds Annual Banquet

Lighthouse Pregnancy and Health Services held their annual fundraising banquet on Friday, March 22 at the Hillsboro Free Methodist Church for an estimated 100 attendees. In addition to a meal, those … more

4/15/24

Justices Rule SAFE-T Act Is Constitutional

A landmark criminal justice reform that eliminates cash bail in Illinois is constitutional, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, paving the way for the change to take effect Sept. 18. The … more

by Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois | 7/20/23

Montgomery Is New Exec. Director

A man who has spent his career in corporate communication is now ready to use that experience to build the brand of Montgomery County. William Montgomery of Litchfield began work on Sept. 1 as … more

9/25/23

C.E.F.S. Opportunity Corporation provides the delivery truck to Meals on Wheels Montgomery County. Separate insulated compartments keep hot food at 160 degrees and milk/dairy items at 39 degrees. Driver Kevin Davis logs 77 miles on his round trip out of Litchfield.

Meals On Wheels Helps Local Seniors

Imagine a restaurant that prepares 170-180 meals five days a week for delivery to customers in a dozen different communities – and change daily. That’s Meals on Wheels in … more

by Nancy Slepicka | 2/26/24

Local Students Awarded Farm Bureau Scholarships

Tyler Helgen, president of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau Foundation, is pleased to announce the scholarship recipients for the 2024-2025 school year. Foundation judges reviewed the … more

3/28/24

Elected in the April consolidated election, members of the Hillsboro City Council were sworn into office by Judge Chris Matoush on Tuesday, May 2. Seated, from the left, are Commissioner Kendra Wright, Mayor Don Downs, Commissioner Tommy Justison. Standing: Commissioner Patrick Ward and Commissioner Fred Butler.

Hillsboro Council Seats New Members

Hillsboro’s city council meeting on Tuesday, May 2, was sandwiched between two special meetings, the first to discuss the city budget and to answer questions from the public and the second to … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 5/4/23

Pictured above is new owner John House who along with his sister Beth Austin recently acquired Taylor’s Tire in Litchfield. House and Austin own and operate Best One Tire and Service locations throughout Central Illinois.

Taylor Tire Sold To Best One of Central Illinois

Best One of Central Illinois is coming to Litchfield. They recently acquired the locally owned Taylor Tire, located on West Tyler or Eilerman Avenue. The owners of Taylor Tire, Mike and Angela … more

7/20/23

Hiltopper FFA Members Take The Plunge

To celebrate the culmination of National FFA Week, members of the Hillsboro High School FFA hosted a polar plunge in the ag building on Friday afternoon, Feb. 23. Pictured above, Aubrey Evans takes … more

2/26/24

Ducks Unlimited Hosts Annual Banquet

The Shoal Creek chapter of Ducks Unlimited hosted their 38th annual banquet on Thursday evening, March 18, with a sold-out crowd of 275 members in attendance. Dinner was catered by Milanos Catering, … more

3/28/24

Raymond Residents Want More Recreational Spaces

Trustees Bill Krager and Greg Bernhardt were sworn in during the regular meeting of the Raymond Village Board on Monday night, May 1. Visitors Robin Riggs, Pat Pope and Linda Hocking requested … more

5/4/23

Raymond Village Board Provides General Updates

Raymond Village Board met at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 17. Those present for the meeting included Mayor Denny Held, trustees Greg Bernhardt, Dan Hough, Kendall Snyder, Bill Krager, Ryan Bruntjen and … more

7/20/23

St. Louis Students Donate To Food Pantry

The Student Council at St. Louis Catholic School in Nokomis, along with their parents and the student body collected food over the past several weeks. They delivered it to the Nokomis Community Food … more

3/28/24

Above, Rotary District #6490 Governor Connie Walsh presents a certificate to Hillsboro Rotary President Stephen Cullison, honoring the chapters 100 years of service.

Hillsboro Rotary Celebrates Centenary Anniversary

Hillsboro Rotary Club #1459 celebrated its centenary anniversary with a dinner party at the Abbey on Broad on Sunday evening, April 30. Chapter President Stephen Cullison welcomed the … more

by Tori O’Dell | 5/4/23

Hillsboro Police Arrest Driver After Chase

A Hillsboro man faces multiple charges after a chase that began near Glenn Shoals Lake at 7:49 p.m. Tuesday, July 18. According to Hillsboro Police Chief Randy Leetham, Brock Mize, 20, of Hillsboro, … more

7/20/23

Donald Miller of Walshville has recently celebrated fifty years of retirement since concluding his time in the United States Navy in 1974.

Miller Recounts Time In US Navy After Fifty Years

“Upon the occasion of your transfer to the Fleet Reserve, I wish to extend my personal congratulations for your long and faithful service to your country and the United States … more

by Cayden Huber | 2/26/24

Regent Patty Whitworth, at left, presents a certificate of excellence to The Journal-News Publisher Mary (Galer) Herschelman, for the paper’s outstanding coverage of local news.

Local DAR Chapter Honors Newspaper In March

The Christiana Tillson chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented The Journal-News with a local chapter media award during their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday … more

3/28/24

After the winds subsided, first responders continued to work to clear the area where a 72-vehicle accident on Interstate 55 Monday claimed seven lives and injured 37 others.

I-55 Pile-Up Monday Kills Seven, Injures 37

The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police are continuing to investigate a 72-vehicle accident on Interstate 55 Monday morning, May 1, that killed seven people and injured … more

5/4/23

Full Meeting For Natural Resources Committee

Hillsboro’s Natural Resources Committee members left their meeting on Wednesday evening, Aug. 16, with plates full of issues to consider for future meetings. Parks Superintendent Jim May … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 8/21/23

The Journal-News editor Mary (Galer) Herschelman, at right, accepts the newspaper’s awards from Travis Lott, president of the Southern Illinois Editorial Association, at their annual meeting on Friday, Sept. 15, at Giant City Lodge in Makanda.

Journal-News Wins Awards At SIEA Annual Meeting

Staff members at The Journal-News picked up a variety of awards in the 2023 Better Newspaper contest, which is part of the Southern Illinois Editorial Association. Awards were presented at this … more

10/10/23