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Cover Crops Featured On Field Day

A cover crop field day follow-up to the March 20 Nutrient Stewardship Day, held by the Montgomery County Farm Bureau with members of the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District and …

Hillsboro Adds New Kayak Launch

Lake enthusiasts gathered at Lake Hillsboro on Sunday morning, Sept. 15, to celebrate a brand new kayak launch and dock installation. City crews, including Superintendent Jim May, Jaimann Ellis, Jeff …

Fun For All At Fillmore Fall Festival

The first annual Fillmore Fall Festival was held on a beautiful Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Molly McDowell Park in Fillmore. Sponsored by the Let’s Grow Fillmore committee, the event featured …

Shake The Lakes Race Returns To Hillsboro

Local runners and walkers are invited to register for the third annual Shake the Lakes 5K Fun Run and Walk on Saturday morning, Oct. 12. Online registration is now open to participants. The …
Journal-News Sports

County Teams Go For The Gold For Grace

Be it county rivalries or the cause associated with the Montgomery County Invitational, the 16-team event dubbed the Grace Tournament just seems to mean more for Lincolnwood, Hillsboro, Nokomis and …

Toppers Single Out Vandalia

The Hillsboro girls tennis team picked up their third win of the season on Thursday, Sept. 12, beating Vandalia 6-3 on the Vandals’ home courts. The Toppers went 5-for-6 in singles play, …

Lancers Score Second Win Over Cavies

The Lincolnwood-Morrisonville-Pawnee boys golf team continued their strong run of play on Thursday, Sept. 12, as they picked up three more wins at the Carlinville Country Club. The Lancers shot a 166 …
Obituaries
Thomas L. Saathoff, 69 Thomas Lloyd Saathoff, 69, of Litchfield, died on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 at 1:17 a.m. at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. A celebration of Mr. Saathoff’s life will be held …
Doris E. Fenton, 89 Doris Ellen Fenton, 89, of Edgerton, WI, formerly of Litchfield, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Madison, WI. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Plummer Funeral …
Eugene Ruppe, 83 Eugene “Gene” Ruppe, 83, of Litchfield, died 3:03 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Health Care in Hillsboro. A celebration of life will be held at Litchfield …
Alisa M. Salsi, 62 Alisa Mae Salsi, 62, of Rosamond, died Sept. 6, 2024, in her home surrounded by family. Cremation rites are to be accorded, per Mrs. Salsi’s wishes. A celebration of life will be held on …
Gerald Ketten, 79 Gerald ‘Jerry’ Ketten, 79, of Greenville, died on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at his home.   Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Assalley-Young …
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GROWING YOUR ROOTS • Farm Bureau Stresses Safety This Harvest

Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is once again collaborating with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) to promote farm safety and health during National Farm Safety and Health …

CROSS OVER MINISTRIES • Now A Word From The Haven Home

A quick note to clarify that we are Cross Over Ministries, doing business as (dba) The Haven Home of Hope. Our mission is to support those struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. …
Letters To The Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR • A Big Thank You

Dear Editor, Recently, I left my wallet at Aldi’s and went into a panic. All my ID, credit cards and some cash were in the wallet. Since they don't have a phone, I drove back that day to …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Time To Vote

Dear Editor, Voting time is soon here. This year is more important than ever. Whoever is elected will determine where we are in the end times. It’s time to wake up from complacency. Listen …