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HSHS Volunteer Program Accepting Applications
HSHS St. Francis Hospital is offering service opportunities to area teens this summer through the 2024 Junior Volunteer Program. Applications are being accepted now through Wednesday, May 1. … more
Local 4-H Members Win State Scholarships
The career achievements of Illinois 4-H members were lauded at the Illinois 4-H Celebration of Excellence held on Saturday, April 6, at the Hilton Garden Inn. The Illinois 4-H Foundation awarded … more
McKendree Offers Teacher Apprenticeship
McKendree University’s new Paraprofessional+ Pathway program has recently gained certification from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), making it the very first institution of higher … more
In the first row are Kamryn Langston, Hanna Hughes, Clara Armbruster, Brennan Harston, Alyssa Leisure, Aubrey Reincke, Cole Lenczycki, Cody Boerckel, Austin Newingham and Addison Compagni. In the second row are Addison Lowe, Zoey Savage, Addison McLaughlin, Cheyenne Harston, Leah Hemken, Tatum Christian, Drake McSperritt, Jackson Tuetken, Antonio Valentin and Mitchell Cunningham. In back are Reagan Lentz, Frankie Huber, Emily Lanter, JadienLynn Summers, Emma Bell, Eli Howard, Andrea Huber, Lauren Storm, Dominic Granito and Peyton Brewer. The Hillsboro High School National Honor Society advisor is S. Chris Harms.
Toppers Inducted Into National Honor Society
Hillsboro High School hosted its 44th annual National Honor Society induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 17, in the HHS gym with 30 new inductees. Pictured above, in front, from the left are … more
Pictured above, in the front row is Janet (McLaughlin) White of Coffeen; Carol (Salsi) Booher; Robin Sheridan of Tucson, AZ; Vicky (Reitz) Murphy; Debbie (Furness) Kershaw of Virden; Joy (Fudoli) Kirchoff of Blackburn, MO; Debbie (Elam) Jones; Vickie (Claxon) Barlow; LouAnn (Casey) Trebig of Edwardsville; Karen (Wankel) Hamilton; Curt Nelson of Washington; Brenda (Donham) Gibb. In row two is Cathi Grantham of St. Louis, MO; Susan (Ware) Pollard; Randy Reck; Bob Pollard; Frankie (Johnson) Sievers of Edmond, OK; Mary (Brohammer) Logsdon of Champaign; Sylvia (Greenwood) Dutton of Belton, TX; Tom Moroney; Nadine (Huber) Baldwin of Greenville. In row three is Steve Lee of Nokomis; Denny Alderman of Springfield; Dan Strausbaugh; Tim Huber of Rosamond; Chuck Herman of Coffeen; Bruce Sievers of Edmond, OK; Diane (Parr) Walker of South Bend, IN; Tom Blackburn of Chatham. Not present is Rosina (Crouch) Rohrs of Greenville.
HHS Class Of ‘71 Celebrates Turning 71
The Hillsboro High School Class of 1971 classmates are turning 71 years of age this year, so they decided to celebrate this special occasion with a “birthday party.” The party took place … more
Pictured above are Montgomery County Democrat precinct committeemen and party officers elected at the reorganizational meeting on Wednesday, May 18. From the left are Greg Springer, Randy Singler, Mike Glenn, Jim Overholtz, Perry Jackson, Kathy Rogers, Paul Sellers, Melanie Sherer, Chase Wilhelm, Kathy Painter, Michael Collins, Chuck Napier and Tim Fogle. Not pictured but present are Jim Moore, Jimmy Evans and Sherri Lanter Cook.
Democrats Elect Officers At Meeting
The Montgomery County Democrat Central Committee elected Chase Wilhelm of Fillmore as party president at a reorganizational meeting on Wednesday, April 17, at the Historic Courthouse in Hillsboro. … more
County Republicans Elect New Officers At Meeting
County Republicans Elect New Officers At Meeting
The Montgomery County Central Republican Committee met for the county convention on Wednesday evening, April 17, at the new courthouse in downtown Hillsboro. By state statute, the group has to meet … more
More than 50 local residents attended the second annual Taste of Extension program on Friday evening, April 19, at the University of Illinois Extension office in Hillsboro. Participants enjoyed programs about gardening and learned more about the programs the Extension service offers. Youth in attendance had the chance to plant flowers or tomatoes and paint rocks. Pictured above, Lia Mekala, at left, and Iris Moxey, plant some tomatoes to take home.
Extension Offers Taste Of Local Programming
More than 50 local residents attended the second annual Taste of Extension program on Friday evening, April 19, at the University of Illinois Extension office in Hillsboro. Participants enjoyed … more
Eric Kohnen of Poettker Construction led a tour of the Litchfield Early Childhood Center prior to the regular monthly board meeting of the Litchfield School Board on Tuesday evening, April 16. The facility, which was formerly JD Colt Elementary School, will be open this fall for pre-kindergarten through first grade students. Journal-News/Mary Herschelman
Litchfield Board Tours Early Childhood Center
"It's really getting there," said Litchfield Superintendent Dr. Greggory Fuerstenau. He and Eric Kohnen of Poettker Construction led a tour of the Litchfield Early Childhood Education Center prior to … more
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Hillsboro Council Discusses Repairs For Sewer Lift Station
Financial decisions and discussions about future actions or inactions were highlights of the Hillsboro City Council when they met in regular session Tuesday evening, April 16, in city hall. As … more
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Hillsboro runner Laura Lessman gives a high-five to a young spectator around mile three of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15.
Hillsboro Runner Finishes Third Boston Marathon
“You’re here. You’re doing something that you love, something others would love to be able to do. It’s a privilege to run. And you can be upset that it’s not your best … more
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Powerlifters gathered at Lincoln Plaza in downtown Hillsboro on Saturday, April 13, for the first Raise The Bar Agaist Cancer powerlifting meet. In front, from the left, are Kyle Holcomb, Rod Stewart, Bobby Johnson, Heather Greenwood, Eric Rabich, Gage Miles and Enon Greenwood. In back, from the left, are Amanda Durkin, Kevin Simburger, Marcus Williams, Tyler Lentz, Ray Wille, Nick Scroggins and Tommy Moxey. Not pictured is Josh Lang.
Raise The Bar Against Cancer Holds First Meet
Raise The Bar gym in Hillsboro recently held its first Raise The Bar Against Cancer powerlifting challenge on Saturday, April 13, at Lincoln Plaza. A total of $500 was raised for the Montgomery … more
Personnel Discussion To Continue At Litchfield
Members of the Litchfield City Council are scheduled to discuss the employment of Economic Development Director Tonya Flannery during their meeting on Thursday, April 18, after tabling four motions … more
Coal Mine Officials Still Analyzing Sinkhole Data
Officials from Deer Run Mine have been on site of a 95-foot wide sink hole along Illinois Route 185 between Hillsboro and Coffeen. According to EMA Deputy Director Dan Hough officials are still … more
Raymond Village Board Prepares For Summer
Mayor Denny Held called the monthly Raymond Village Board meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. on Monday, April 15. Those in attendance included Trustees Ryan Bruntjen, Dan Hough, Kendall Snyder and … more
‘Give Grant A Lift’ Hosts Drive Through Lunch
The Give Grant a Lift drive through lunch fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CNB Bank Parking Lot, located at 549 S. Main St. in Hillsboro. Donators can choose … more
Harvest Of Hope Hosts Its Spring Food Drive
Harvest of Hope Food Pantry will be holding its Spring into Action Food Drive on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Food will be collected at Capri IGA in Hillsboro, Dollar General in … more
Aumann Auctions has acquired multiple automobiles from 2023's Oscar nominated film, "Killers Of The Flower Moon," to be auctioned off online, beginning on Sunday, April 28.
Aumann Auctions Off 'Flower Moon' Vehicles
Aumann Auctions is proud to announce the acquisition of ten vehicles featured in the Oscar-nominated movie “Killers of the Flower Moon,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. … more
Members of the Litchfield Revitalization Committee gather to help clean up around town.
Litchfield Revitalization Committee Cleans Up
Last weekend, roughly 50 volunteers gathered at Kismet Coffee Co. in Litchfield for a community clean-up initiative organized by the Beautification Committee with The City of Litchfield’s … more
Lippard Honored For 50 Years Of Safe Driving
Stan Lippard of Hillsboro has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) for 50 years of safe, accident-free driving of a commercial tractor-trailer. The OOIDA Safe … more
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