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Hillsboro Library Hosts Spring Events This March
Things will sure be hoppin’ at the Hillsboro Area Public Library in March with a wide variety of spring-themed activities. To kick off the month, the library will celebrate the birthday of … more
Students at Zion Lutheran School and their volunteer pen pals got the opportunity to meet each other on Friday, May 3. In front, from the left, are Wally DeLong, Bo, Roger, Janece Neunaber and Rowan. In the second row, from the left, are Noah, Matthew, Bailey and Angela Karban. In the third row, from the left, are Pam DeLong, Donna Youngless, Will, Hannah, Nancy Hindle and Olivia. In the back row, are Tish Spellgring, Annabel, Brenda Oberle, Brenna, Pam Dawson, Nehemiah, Charlene Modla, Levi, Iris and April Leetham. Terry Rogers, Carol Naylor, Lyn Fugate, Marilyn McCafferty were all volunteers that were absent for the day.
Zion Lutheran Students Meet Volunteer Pen Pals
Students at Zion Lutheran School in Litchfield recently got the chance to meet with their volunteer pen pal partners on Friday, May 3. The day began with Carroll Herrin of Zion Lutheran School … more
Thanasi Harris To Ride To Litchfield Sept. 29
At 14-years-old, Justin Thanasi Harris was involved in a BMX accident that left him a quadriplegic. Now 20 years later, he will bike under his own power for 110 miles on Sept. 29 and 30, from St. … more
City Council Debates Future Of Central Park Pool
As so often happens, the give and take discussions of possible future agenda items were more interesting in terms of the city’s future than the more cut and dried votes that seem routine. All … more
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This year’s Waggoner Centennial Players production, “Hillybilly Hayride,” kicks off on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Pictured above cast members Bob Wagahoff and Shaun Webb humorously confront Steve Wood and Jessica Sidwell onstage as part of the annual performance at Waggoner Centennial Hall.
Waggoner Play Celebrates 35 Years This March
Since 1989, the Waggoner Centennial Players have performed their annual theater play to adoring crowds. This year’s production of “Hillbilly Hayride,” opens with the annual kickoff … more
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Nokomis To Receive Nearly $10 Million In Funding
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim announced the investment of nearly $205 million through water infrastructure loans to local governments and water … more
St. Francis Hosting Animal Blessing
On Oct. 4, people all over the world celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis is known as the patron saint of animals, and whose life of love and service are followed by the … more
Christmas came to town on Saturday, Nov. 25, as Hillsboro rang in the holiday season with the annual Christmas parade and Lighting of the community Christmas tree, pictured above.
Hillsboro Rings In The Christmas Season
The Hillsboro community gathered around the tree on Saturday evening, Nov. 25, to ring in the Christmas season with the return of the annual Christmas parade. The parade was the 6 p.m. finale of the … more
Litchfield Community Plans Christmas Events
A host of activities are scheduled for the "Litchfield Lighted Christmas" on Saturday, Dec. 16. Downtown businesses will welcome Christmas Walk visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A free showing of the … more
Eric Kohnen of Poettker Construction, at right, led a tour for members of the Litchfield School Board on renovation work happening at Litchfield Primary School (formerly JD Colt Elementary). The tour was held Tuesday evening, Feb. 20, just ahead of their board meeting.
Litchfield Board Tours New School
Litchfield School Board members approved some change orders and learned about the progress at Litchfield Primary School as part of their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, Feb. 20. Board … more
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CEO Jim Timpe Leaving St. Francis Hospital In May
After five years of service, HSHS St. Francis Hospital CEO Jim Timpe is leaving the hospital and the Hospital Sisters Health System this spring to pursue a new leadership opportunity. His final day … more
Dr. Brooke Dean Begins Work In Pana
The Community Medical Clinic and Pana Community Hospital have been waiting more than a decade to welcome Dr. Brooke Dean to their practice and hospital and the time has finally come.  Dr. … more
Newlyweds Cole and Olivia Grosenheider of Litchfield present a $1,500 check to Tina Hagemeier, president of the Montgomery County Breast Cancer Support Group. Proceeds were raised through a donation dance at their wedding reception in memory of Cole’s mom, Alicia.
Wedding Dance Remembers Alicia
Her motto for life was simple, “live better, not bitter.” And in her 52 years on earth, Alicia Grosenheider of Litchfield did just that. She always had a … more
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Weller Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges
The Litchfield Police Department conducted a search warrant on Thursday, Feb. 15, at approximately 6 p.m. at a residence located in the 100 block of West Sargent St. in Litchfield, across the street … more
Planning Commission Meets In May
When the Hillsboro Planning Commission met early Tuesday afternoon, May 14, in city hall, six members were present to meet requirements for a quorum. In addition, Mayor Don Downs, Economic … more
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Pictured above, in front, from the left are Litchfield McDonald’s Marketing Manager Sarah Gelsinger and Marley, Josie Pennock and Jase Pennock. In back are Litchfield McDonald’s crew member Natalee Wendel and General Manager Mary Wallace and Litchfield firefighters Justin Kershaw, Chad Dooley, Chris Bierworth, Captain Curt Glover and Chief Adam Pennock.
McDonald’s To Host Firefighter Night
In celebration of National Fire Prevention Week in October, staff members are Litchfield McDonald’s are finalizing plans for the 27th annual Firefighter Night event to benefit the Litchfield … more
Construction continues at Litchfield Primary School, which will house pre-Kindergarten through first grade students. It is expected to be open when school starts in August 2024.
Board Hosts Truth In Taxation Hearing
The Litchfield School District will host a Truth in Taxation hearing prior to their December board meeting, as the district is proposing a 7.20 percent increase over last year’s levy. … more
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Christmas Tree Lighting To Be Held Monday Night
The first annual Christmas tree lighting event will be held at The Briar Rose in downtown Litchfield on Monday evening, Dec. 4. Located in the front window of the store, the Christmas tree will be … more
The first place finishing team at Litchfield Chamber’s recent trivia night was Night at the Museum, pictured above. Team members from the left are Stacie Peecher, Connie Joyce, Mark Anderson, Joann Anderson, Bob Sneed, Debbie Sneed-Short, Carol Sneed, Dan Peters, Jean Peters, Dave Short and Adam Ortega.
Litchfield Chamber Host Community Trivia Night
Litchfield Chamber of Commerce held their community trivia night on Saturday, Jan. 2a7, at the Litchfield Community Center. The night featured two rounds of Litchfield business and history trivia, … more
Property Tax Bills Will Go Out In May
Montgomery County Treasurer Nikki Lohman’s office will mail the 2023 real estate tax bills on or before Friday, May 24. The first installment of property taxes will be due on Friday, July 12, … more
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