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Robby Robinson Returns To Litchfield

Hometown favorite Robby Robinson returned to Litchfield for a special Jam’n Java concert at the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center on Monday evening, Oct. 5. Robinson, who was part of …

Route 66 Festival Stops In County

Thirteen southwest Illinois communities will celebrate the legacy of Route 66 Oct. 9-11 with Great Rivers and Routes Last Hundred Miles Festival, a three-day series of events marking the highway’s …

Harvest Market Returns To Hillsboro

Imagine Hillsboro’s Harvest Market is returning to Hillsboro this Saturday, Oct. 10, in a day filled with family fun events. The Shake the Lakes 5K Fun Run and Walk will kick the day’s events off …

Donkey Basketball Delights Crowd In Donnellson

Donkey basketball. A sport where a fast break is only three miles per hour. Over 200 people packed the gym of Donnellson’s Village Hall on Tuesday night, Oct. 6, to witness modern miracles in …
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Toppers Find Rainbows In Stormy Regional Game

It would be easy to think “when it rains, it pours” if you were the Hillsboro High School flag football team, but if the Lady Hiltoppers have shown one thing in their inaugural season, it’s …

Litchfield Cross Country Goes Back For Seconds

The Litchfield High School cross country team traveled to Carlinville on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and returned to Montgomery County with a pair of second place plaques from the Cavaliers’ annual …

Sectional Just The Start For Lady Toppers

Hillsboro’s first trip to sectionals as a team in 16 years wasn’t as productive as their time at regionals the week before, but there is a lot to be excited about with the future of Lady …
Obituaries
Ernest D. White, 75 Ernest Dwaine White, 75, of Litchfield, died peacefully the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, surrounded by the love of his family. Funeral …
Todd J. Gasser, 63 Todd Joseph Gasser, 63, long time resident of Litchfield, died peacefully at his home in San Fernando City, Philippines. In respect of Mr. Gasser’s wishes a celebration of his life will be held at …
Robert L. Grimmett, 67 Robert Lawrence Grimmett, 67, of Litchfield, died the morning of Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. There are no services planned at this time for Mr. Grimmett. Mr. …
Linda S. Roach, 70 Linda Sue (Weatherford) Roach, 70, of Carlinville, formerly of Litchfield, died on Saturday morning, Oct. 3, 2026, at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville. Visitation will be held on Thursday, …
Kay M. Pope, 89 Kay Margarette (Haram) Pope, 89, of New Orleans, LA, formerly of Greenville, died on Oct. 4, 2026. Services are pending at this time. A full obituary will be published in a future edition of The …
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TOPPER TALK • Toppers Plan To Enjoy Four-Day Weekend, Eyes End Of Quarter

Hello Hiltoppers! The end of the first quarter is fast approaching. To those returning, the answer to last week’s Topper Tangle was Styx! To recap, there’s no school tomorrow or Monday, so I hope …

LANCER LINES • Lancer Volleyball Hosts Volley For A Cure, Says Goodbye To Golf

What is up Lancers? I heard it is week eight at Lincolnwood, and I am back with some exciting news! Hopefully you all had an amazing weekend; as for me, I was working hard. Last week, our Drama Club …
Letters To The Editor
Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor, Orders of Protection are the current trend of getting one’s way. It doesn’t matter if the allegations are proven, the courts generally buy into it without question. According to …

Letter To The Editor

I would like to respond to some of last week’s opinions about statements made by the Montgomery County Democrat Central Committee (MCDCC). I have no connection to the MCDCC, but I do have a …