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As a member of the Raymond Fire Department for 55 years, including 27 as chief, Darrell Pitchford has been a part of many parades in Raymond, but on Saturday, Aug. 3, he will be in a different spot as grand marshal for this year’s parade at the annual Raymond Celebration.
Darrell Pitchford Named Raymond Grand Marshal
Darrell Pitchford will take on the role as the 2024 grand marshal for the Raymond Celebration parade, which will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. The theme this year is Neon Nights. Born and raised … more
As a member of the Raymond Fire Department for 55 years, including 27 as chief, Darrell Pitchford has been a part of many parades in Raymond, but on Saturday, Aug. 3, he will be in a different spot as grand marshal for this year’s parade at the annual Raymond Celebration.
Gym Project May Include Expanded Opportunities
Members of the Panhandle School Board continued to discuss the renovation of the gym at Lincolnwood High School during their meeting on Monday, July 22, with a new option presenting itself. … more
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Montgomery County Plans Wellness Summit This August
The 2024 Montgomery County Wellness Summit, hosted by the Montgomery County Community Wellness Committee, will be held on Monday, Aug. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. The summit will take place at Lincoln Land … more
Nokomis Council Approves Spending For Coming Year
The Nokomis City Council passed an ordinance that makes appropriations for the city’s expenses for the fiscal year ending on Apr. 30, 2025, at its regular meeting on Monday, July 22. The budget … more
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This year's members of the Old Settlers Honor Society will be introduced during the community church service on Sunday morning, Aug. 4, beginning at 8 a.m. at Beckemeyer Elementary School.
Hillsboro Honors Those Who Make A Difference
As the Hillsboro community once again makes plans for the Old Settlers celebrations, they prepare to honor many local community members who continue to make a difference in the lives of others. … more
Hillsboro Library Plans Schedule For August
With the Summer Reading Program concluded and school starting soon, the Hillsboro Area Public Library has announced its schedule for the month of August. Kicking off the month, the library will … more
Imagine Hillsboro Plans Yard Waste Pickup Day
The Imagine Hillsboro Volunteer Committee has planned a yard waste pickup in preparation for Old Settlers. This one-time service will be on Saturday, Aug. 3. Hillsboro residents in need of service … more
Ross and Marie Owens, owners of The Holiday Shop, proudly stand in front of their building while Ross holds his 2024 Transplant Olympics Athlete award.
Owens Earns Award At U.S. Transplant Olympics
“Drive, determination and sportsmanship are what the Transplant Olympics, and this award, are about,” said Ross Owens, owner of The Holiday Shop in Hillsboro. The Transplant Olympics are … more
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Larry Werline has portrayed President Ulysses S. Grant since 1997 in programs across the country. On Sunday, Aug. 18, the president will be performing in Hillsboro.
President Grant To Visit Montgomery County
Ulysses S. Grant will come to life when Larry Werline portrays America’s 18th President in a program sponsored by the Historical Society of Montgomery County. The performance will take place at … more
Litchfield To Host Back To School Bash Saturday
Litchfield is hosting their “Back to School Bash” on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center located at 1100 South State Street. The event is being … more
Pictured above, from the left are Dick Breckenridge, John Rauschke, Gwen and Ricky Reed, Eric Kenney, Yvonne Stuchell and Richard Sleboda.
AFSMCE Members Receive Quilts Of Valor For Service
by Joyce Shelton On Monday, July 8, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Sub-Chapter #87 retirees, members and retired seniors met at the Taylorville First … more
Lance Irving, of the Sand County Foundation, gives a 2024 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award Finalist award to Richard Lyons, of Montgomery County, Sunday night July 14. The top 3 finalists for the award were honored during the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts
Lyons A Finalist For Conservation Award
Three Central Illinois farm families were honored for their conservation agriculture efforts as the Sand County Foundation took advantage of a gathering of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and … more
Nokomis Youth Invited To Hollywood Star Dance
The Nokomis High School cheerleaders are excited to host the ‘Back to School Hollywood Star Dance,’ on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Nokomis. All … more
Free Methodist Church Hosts Summer VBS Program
Free Methodist Church Hosts Summer VBS Program
The Hillsboro Free Methodist Church hosted its annual Vacation Bible School program, nightly July 22 through July 26. This year’s theme was The Great Jungle Journey, where kids set off on an … more
Litchfield Chamber Hosts Pageants This Saturday
The Litchfield Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for this year’s pageant, which will be held on Saturday, July 27, beginning at 7 p.m. in Simmons Gym at Litchfield High School. Admission is $5 … more
Blank As Guest Speaker At July Lunch And Learn
This month’s Lunch and Learn educational session hosted by the Litchfield Chamber will feature guest speaker John Blank with Shelter Insurance-John Blank Agency. The session will take place at … more
Brave first responders from all over the county and beyond battled a giant flame at the Envotech Landfill in Litchfield on Friday evening, July 19.
Fire Departments Snuff Out Landfill Fire
The Litchfield Fire Department was dispatched by Montgomery County 911 at 9:59 p.m. on Friday, July 19, to an outside fire at the Envotech Landfill in Litchfield. Upon arrival, On-Duty Captain Mike … more
Construction Continues On New Hillsboro High School
Although school doesn’t start for faculty and students for nearly a month, construction crews have been hard at work all summer on the new high school facility. Pictured above, work continues … more
Litchfield Police Officer Eric Lamb (right) received the American Police Hall Merit Award for Excellent Arrest from Chief Kenny Ryker on Thursday, July 18, in recognition of an arrest of a habitual burglar and Lamb’s continued efforts to reduce property crime in the city.
Litchfield Police Officers Honored By American Police Hall Of Fame
Two police officers were honored during the Litchfield City Council meeting on Thursday, July 18, with Merit Awards for Excellent Arrest by the American Police Hall of Fame, an award issued to law … more
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While Korte Company started in Highland, one of their first construction jobs was just south of Donnellson, building a shed for the late Ernie and Ruth Trobaugh. Pictured above, in the front are brothers Dave, Ralph and Larry Korte. In the back are Charles and Ann Leonard, farm owner Hal Langham, Cheri and Brad Ozee and Gary Korte.
Korte’s Success Rooted In 65 Year Old Shed
There’s an old saying that for want of a nail, a shoe was lost. Over the past 65 years, Highland native Ralph Korte has wanted nails, and despite the old nursery rhyme, he hasn’t lost … more
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