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More Than 300 Statutes Become Law In Illinois In 2024
More than 300 new laws will take effect Jan. 1, ranging from a ban on book bans to the regulation of “deepfake … more
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Derek Beckman, right, is sworn in by City Clerk Carol Burke and Fire Chief Adam Pennock as the newest member of the Litchfield Fire Department during the Litchfield city council meeting on Dec. 21. Beckman has almost literally grown up in fire houses across the area as his father Darin is the fire chief in Fillmore and branch chief for the central/west region of MABAS-IL.
Litchfield Dismisses Lake Superintendent
The City of Litchfield will be looking for a new lake superintendent after their meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21, as the council approved the dismissal of current lake … more
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No One To Comment At Nokomis Tax Hearing
The December Nokomis School Board meeting began with a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing opened by President Chad Ruppert on Tuesday, Dec. 19. With no one from the public attending … more
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For the past 19 years, Ron Norris of Litchfield has served the community at CNB. On Friday, Dec. 29, the bank held a retirement celebration in his honor.
Litchfield’s Ron Norris Retiring After 19 Years At CNB
After 19 years with CNB Bank and Trust, Vice President and Commercial/Ag officer Ron Norris has announced his retirement. His final day in office was celebrated with an afternoon of refreshments on … more
Nearly 70 local residents kicked off their new year with the annual New Year’s Hike at Bremer Sanctuary in Hillsboro.
Annual Bremer Walk Kicks Off The New Year
Nearly 70 local residents kicked off their new year with the annual New Year’s Hike at Bremer Sanctuary in Hillsboro. This year, the group broke into three tours, led by Nancy Redman, Ken … more
Hillsboro Council Approves Changes At Special Meeting
Because an unwritten policy of the Hillsboro City Council had to be codified and turned into an ordinance by Jan. 1 of 2024, the group had to hold a special meeting to meet the requirements of a new … more
The Miss Illinois County Fair Pageant is less than a month away and friends and family of Miss Montgomery County Alexis Lessman will be sending her off in style on Sunday, Jan. 7.
Pre-Pageant Send-Off Planned For Queen Alexis
It’ll be a party fit for a queen on Sunday, Jan. 7, as Miss Montgomery County Alexis Lessman prepares for the Miss Illinois County Fair Pageant in Springfield. From 2 to 4 p.m. at the Hillsboro … more
The Rev. Harry Meyer gives his final sermon from the pulpit of the First Christian Church in Hillsboro on Sunday morning, Dec. 31.
Hillsboro Church Holds Final Worship Service
The Rev. Harry Meyer gives his final sermon from the pulpit of the First Christian Church in Hillsboro on Sunday morning, Dec. 31. That morning, he preached on guidelines for life, and the service … more
Tom Shelton of Litchfield received the YouTube Creators Award for reaching 100,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, “Just a Dad Videos” in November.
Litchfield Dad Earns YouTube Award
Tom Shelton of Litchfield was honored to receive the YouTube Creators Award on Nov. 16 for his work on “Just A Dad” videos. This award is presented by YouTube for creators who reach … more
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Summer Smith Finishes Her Fourth Book
Summer Smith Finishes Her Fourth Book
Summer Smith, 18, a 2023 graduate of Hillsboro High School, has just published her fourth book. Ten out of Ten carries the subtitle, "Ten lessons I would tell my younger self to prepare her for life … more
Nokomis-Witt Ambulance Board Answers Questions From Public
“We’re all angry,” the Nokomis-Witt Area Ambulance Service board meeting began with a public comment at the Thursday, Dec. 21 meeting. “We need a reliable service here in … more
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Hillsboro painter Joseph Williams is sharing his talents with the community through a series of paintings in the children’s section at the Hillsboro Area Public Library. Painting work has been done during the month of December. His work is titled “Reading Opens Your Mind to a World of Possibilities.”
New Paintings Add Splash Of Color At Library
Colorful and playful murals above book shelves in the children's area of Hillsboro Area Public Library exhibit the creative vision and talent of Joseph Williams of Hillsboro. Titled, "Reading Opens … more
It’s the season for spectacular Christmas lighting displays, and the home of Dan and Linda Bilyeu on Lands End Road at Glenn Shoals Lake in Hillsboro is one to be admired. Bright white lights stream from a star across the yard to light the way to the Holy Family.
‘Tis The Season Of Christmas Lights
It’s the season for spectacular Christmas lighting displays, and the home of Dan and Linda Bilyeu on Lands End Road at Glenn Shoals Lake in Hillsboro is one to be admired. Bright white lights … more
City Of Nokomis Hires Two Part-Time Officers
The Nokomis City Council took action at its regular Tuesday, Dec. 26 meeting to hire a pair of new part-time police officers. Dalton King, currently the Police Chief in Witt, will begin work as a … more
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Newspaper Kicks Off First Baby Competition
As soon as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, heralding the start of a brand new year, the official wait begins for the arrival of the first baby contest winner in Montgomery County. … more
Journal-News Publisher Mike Plunkett, at left, is retiring from the newspaper business at the end of 2023. Mary (Galer) Herschelman, at right, has been named the new publisher.
Plunkett Retires From Newspaper
After a 33-year career in the newspaper business, Mike Plunkett, current publisher of The Journal-News, is retiring at the end of 2023. Stepping in to fill his shoes will be a woman with a long … more
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Hillsboro Names Topper Pride Award Winners
Four Hillsboro High School students have been chosen for the Topper Pride Award for the second quarter of the 2023 to 2024 school year. The students are senior Ben Hoehn, Andrea Huber, Sophia Mullen … more
Tori Sisson and her family tree, pictured above, were the first place winners of Litchfield’s second annual virtual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest.
Sisson Family Wins Virtual Tree Contest
One of the staples of the past few Christmas’s has been the annual Virtual Christmas Tree Contest, organized by Adam Ortega, the connections pastor at Cornerstone Ministries in Litchfield. The … more
Local Group Carols For Simeon Huber
Local Group Carols For Simeon Huber
Christmas caroling by candlelight took place Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Hillsboro home of Simeon Huber, the young son of Seth and Jessie Huber who was diagnosed in 2022 with hypodiploid acute … more
PIctured above, in front, from the left are Reaghan Jonas, Den O’Malley, Roz O’Malley and Presley Mehochko. In the second row are Kinley Stolte, Cloey Dirks, Camryn Engelman, Addison Glenn, Grace King and Libby Watson. In the third row are Maddison DeWerff, Fallon Knodle, Alivia Sabol, Mackenzie Mehochko and Kennadie Johanssen. In back are Lizzy Hill, Natalie Brownback and Becca Hill. Not present for the photo was Remi Tester.
Lady Redskins Raise Funds For AVM
The Nokomis High School Lady Redskins volleyball team has presented a donation of more than $1,200 to Den and Roz O’Malley and Ayden’s AVM Army. The funds were raised during October, AVM … more
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