With over 75 in attendance, youngsters of all ages enjoyed a variety of Easter activities at the Witt Community Park on Saturday, April 26. It was originally scheduled for April 19, but was postponed …
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4/28/25
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After 40-plus years as Litchfield’s very own State Farm agent, Mark Stieren is calling it a career.“It was never my intention to do this forever,” Stieren explains. “I want to …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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4/28/25
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"I'm grateful to the Sertoma for recognizing average people like me who are just trying to make a difference in their part of the world," said Dawn …
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by Mary (Galer)
Herschelman
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4/28/25
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In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, a variety of activities will be sponsored by The Next Network, Cross Over Ministries and other area organizations will take place.
On …
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4/28/25
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Nokomis High School students enjoyed this year’s “Paris Lights Starry Nights” Prom on Saturday evening, April 26, at the St. Louis Parish Center in Nokomis. One of the highlights …
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Litchfield High School hosted this year’s “Meet Me at Sunset” Prom on Saturday evening, April 26, in Simmons Gym. Following the annual Prom Walk, LHS seniors Lola Gabriel-Moline and …
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4/28/25
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Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (MNRC) in Taylor Springs recently held an Easter egg hunt at the center on Friday, April 19. Hunters divided into four seperate age groups of zero to …
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4/28/25
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Tim Marten graduated from Illinois Farm Bureau’s Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT) program, a comprehensive leadership development course, on Thursday, March 20. “ALOT felt like a …
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4/28/25
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Witt City Council met on Tuesday evening, April 22, for their regularly scheduled meeting. After opening with the Pledge of Allegiance and a word of prayer, the council took roll, with Mayor …
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4/28/25
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Members of the Nokomis Womans’s Club hosted the annual Easter egg hunt event on Sunday, April 27, at Fred B. Johnson Park in Nokomis. It was originally set for April 19, but rescheduled due to …
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4/28/25
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Hello Panthers!
We’ve had a great week at LHS! Pop Culture Club hosted their annual Pokémon Party, where students took part in the traditional sticker and figurine egg hunt, trivia …
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by Claudia Deren at Litchfield
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4/28/25
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Happy Monday, Redskin fans!
I hope all students had a great time at Prom this weekend. Congratulations to Prom Queen Marcie Carroll and Prom King Jack Johnson! And a huge thank you to all the …
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by Grace DeWerff at Nokomis
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4/28/25
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“Every city tells a story, and the clearest chapters are written in the parks, sidewalks and shared spaces,” said Brittany Ronco of Together Litchfield Can. “A clean, vibrant …
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4/28/25
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CNB Bank and Trust in downtown Hillsboro named Hillsboro High School senior Cheyenne Harston as the Student of the Month for the month of April.
Harston is the daughter of Charles and Andrea …
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4/28/25
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Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and local leaders in Jacksonville on Tuesday, April 22, to announce state-funded grant awards totaling …
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4/24/25
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After 16 years at the helm of the Hillsboro School District, Superintendent David Powell will retire following the conclusion of the 2024–2025 school year.
A reception honoring …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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4/24/25
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The locally based Beer Enthusiasts of America welcomed acclaimed international beer sommelier Markus Raupach to Montgomery County on Thursday, April 17. Raupach is guiding a five-day seminar, diving …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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4/24/25
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On Tuesday, April 22, a lottery was held by the Montgomery County Clerk’s Office in the Courthouse Annex Meeting Room on the Historic Courthouse Square in Hillsboro, to break the tie between …
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4/24/25
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Jim Stieren’s lifelong passion for horses has shaped his personal story and left a lasting imprint on the equine community in Central Illinois. His journey, marked by dedication, hard work and …
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by Bethany Seely
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4/24/25
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Hillsboro Township honored two of their own for their seven decades plus of service to their local community. Township supervisors David Loucks (34 years) and Geraldine Harms (37 years) were …
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4/24/25
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