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October Pickers Market To Include Craft Vendors
The final Litchfield Pickers Market of the season will be Sunday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Litchfield. This vintage and antique market is a fun, family-friendly event and the city is … more
Water Main Break Results In Boil Order
Hillsboro, Schram City and Taylor Springs remain under a water boil order after a water main break on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 30. According to Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs, the break occurred on … more
Election Authories Talking About 2024 Vote
Six months before the next presidential primary elections in Illinois, county clerks and other local election authorities are asking for the public’s help in stopping misinformation campaigns … more
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Hillsboro High School seniors Kinley Richardson and Ian Anderson were crowned 2023 HHS Homecoming Queen and King during this year’s neon-themed Homecoming dance, held Saturday evening, Sept. 30, in the HHS Gym.
Richardson, Anderson Reign At Homecoming
Hillsboro High School seniors Kinley Richardson and Ian Anderson were crowned 2023 HHS Homecoming Queen and King during this year’s neon-themed Homecoming dance, held Saturday evening, Sept. … more
Six Million Youth Enjoy 4-H Week This October
4-H members in Illinois will join the six million youth across the country in celebrating National 4-H Week, from Oct. 1 to 7. Clubs around Illinois celebrate this week by highlighting the remarkable … more
Three-year-old Layton Gross enjoys making his pumpkin a little more festive with bright colors during the annual Fall Festival, held Sunday, Oct. 1, at Memorial Park in Nokomis. Gross is the son of Caleb and Brooke Gross of Nokomis. The park was full of inflatables, free for children of all ages, face painting, vendor booths and food trucks. It was the perfect kick-off to fall for families and community members of all ages
Nokomis Rings In Fall With Festival
Three-year-old Layton Gross enjoys making his pumpkin a little more festive with bright colors during the annual Fall Festival, held Sunday, Oct. 1, at Memorial Park in Nokomis. Gross is the son of … more
Local youth had a chance to practice being bird banders using stuffed toys.
Bremer Sanctuary Hosts Bird Banding Event
Feathered friends and their fans flocked to Bremer Sanctuary in Hillsboro Saturday morning to help and watch bird banding by the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders (LLABB). Birds were captured … more
Local author Amber Huff will be having a book signing on Saturday, Oct. 7, signing copies of her two published fantasy novels. Copies will be available for purchase on the day of the signing.
Nokomis Library Hosts Local Author In October
The Nokomis Public Library is will be hosting a book signing of local teen author Amber Huff, on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Amber volunteers at the library a couple of days a … more
John Clarke of Morrisonville was accompanied by his son Tharin, pictured above, on the Aug. 22 Land of Lincoln Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
Nine Local Veterans Take Honor Flight To D.C.
Nine local veterans were recognized on a Land of Lincoln Honor Flight trip on Tuesday, Aug. 22. They were part of the 93 Vietnam and Korean-era veterans flown to Washington D.C. for the day. The free … more
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Panhandle Approves Budget, Fills Needs At October Meeting
The Panhandle Board of Education approved the budget for the 2024 fiscal year and addressed a few needs in the district during their meeting on Monday, Sept. 25. The board, who met 15 minutes early … more
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Families from the Prairieland Homeschool Co-op gathered outside the Historic Courthouse in downtown Hillsboro on Wednesday morning, Sept. 27, for the annual See You at the Pole event.
See You At The Pole
Families from the Prairieland Homeschool Co-op gathered outside the Historic Courthouse in downtown Hillsboro on Wednesday morning, Sept. 27, for the annual See You at the Pole event. They joined … more
Three-Vehicle Accident Closes Illinois Route 16
A three-vehicle accident closed Route 16 between Hillsboro and Litchfield on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 27. The accident involved a John Deere tractor, a Ford F-150 pickup and a Chevy three-quarter … more
Tower Hill Man Killed In Accident
A two-vehicle accident on Route 16 east of Nokomis on Saturday night, Sept. 23, resulted in a fatality, according to Montgomery County Coroner Randy Leetham. David L. Kerr, 42, of Tower Hill, was … more
Litchfield Middle School faculty member Eddie Green was first in line to get ‘pied,’ as a result of being the highest finisher in the recent 'Penny Wars' fundraiser for Gold Star Mission. Representatives from the Gold Star Mission project visited LMS on Wednesday morning, Sept. 27, to accept a donation from the Litchfield Middle School Student Council.
Litchfield Middle School Helps Gold Star Mission
Litchfield Middle School welcomed Barry Tobias and Brian Monahan of Gold Star Mission on Wednesday, Sept. 27, to present a donation on behalf of the Student Council. Gold Star Mission recently hosted … more
Pictured above, Grand Lodge of Illinois Most Worshipful Grand Master Michael E. Jackson addresses those in attendance at the recent rededication ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 23.
Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge Celebrates 175 Years
Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 51, AF and AM, celebrated their 175th anniversary with a re-dedication ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 23. The lodge was originally chartered in 1848. Local lodge members were joined … more
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Matt Vaughn, at left, and Joshua Hughes, finalized the trail course for this year’s Dirty Hootenanny on Saturday, Oct. 14. This year’s event will benefit Aaron Roach.
Dirty Hootenanny Race To Benefit Aaron Roach
Members of the M&M Multisport Club are finalizing plans for this year’s Dirty Hootenanny race on Saturday, Oct. 14, in Litchfield. Proceeds from the event will benefit Aaron Roach, who was … more
Thanasi Harris To Ride To Litchfield Sept. 29
At 14-years-old, Justin Thanasi Harris was involved in a BMX accident that left him a quadriplegic. Now 20 years later, he will bike under his own power for 110 miles on Sept. 29 and 30, from St. … more
St. Francis Hosting Animal Blessing
On Oct. 4, people all over the world celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis is known as the patron saint of animals, and whose life of love and service are followed by the … more
Dr. Brooke Dean Begins Work In Pana
The Community Medical Clinic and Pana Community Hospital have been waiting more than a decade to welcome Dr. Brooke Dean to their practice and hospital and the time has finally come.  Dr. … more
Pictured above, in front, from the left are Litchfield McDonald’s Marketing Manager Sarah Gelsinger and Marley, Josie Pennock and Jase Pennock. In back are Litchfield McDonald’s crew member Natalee Wendel and General Manager Mary Wallace and Litchfield firefighters Justin Kershaw, Chad Dooley, Chris Bierworth, Captain Curt Glover and Chief Adam Pennock.
McDonald’s To Host Firefighter Night
In celebration of National Fire Prevention Week in October, staff members are Litchfield McDonald’s are finalizing plans for the 27th annual Firefighter Night event to benefit the Litchfield … more
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