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Members of the Hillsboro Lions Club made a donation to the family of Benson Kirby following their pork chop lunch fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 14. Kirby is the four-year-old son of Dr. Nathan and …
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11/17/25
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The Montgomery County Queens will be holding a food drive to feed the community throughout the month of November. The drive, which started on Saturday, Nov. 8, will run through Saturday, Nov.22 and …
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11/17/25
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The 22nd annual Winter Wonderland will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Louis Parish Center, located at 523 E. Union in Nokomis. The morning kicks off with fresh baked …
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11/17/25
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Joined by her sisters, Carol Burke of Litchfield took a copy of The Journal-News with her on a November trip to California. Burke is on a quest to see all 50 state capitol buildings. The trio are …
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11/17/25
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Hello, Panthers!
Welcome back to another week of the Panther Press! This week’s riddle is: What has hands but doesn’t clap? Be sure to check back next week to see if your guess was …
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by Alli Frerichs at Litchfield
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11/17/25
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Welcome back, Redskin fans! I hope you rested up well last week, because this week is busy.
Last week, our FFA agronomy team placed second out of 15 teams at LLCC. The team also placed first out …
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by Camryn Engelman at Nokomis
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11/17/25
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The Montgomery County Republican Central Committee presented a $500 donation to the CEFS food pantry on Friday, Nov. 14, at the CEFS center in Taylor Springs. The donation was raised through proceeds …
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11/17/25
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The 2025 Veiled Non-Profits (VN-P) organization recently presented a $200 donation to the Litchfield Food Pantry. Treasurer Dorothy Ernst was presented the check by VN-P President Mike Fleming. Ernst …
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11/17/25
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“It’s been a hell of a ride,” said Tom Burenga, co-owner of Worksaver in Litchfield.
This fall, Burenga was inducted into the FEMA (Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association) …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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11/13/25
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After a moment of silence to honor the brave men and women who have courageously served this nation in the armed forces, the Hillsboro School Board addressed a brief agenda at their meeting on …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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11/13/25
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The northern lights (aurora borealis) were visible to residents of Montgomery County on Tuesday evening, Nov. 11. J ournal-News reader Maribeth Rahe captured the natural wonder from her Oak St. …
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11/13/25
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Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend, as the Litchfield community prepares for their annual Christmas celebration.
The Festival of Trees celebration will be happening Friday, Nov. 14, from …
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11/13/25
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Let’s Grow Fillmore will be holding a Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 5:30 p.m., in uptown Fillmore. Cookies and hot chocolate will be at the museum, along with Santa. For kids …
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11/13/25
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The Raymond-Harvel Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary will be hosting a breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 15. The event will include photos with Santa, donuts, cookies …
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11/13/25
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Shoe Sensation in Litchfield will be holding a “Step Up To Stop Hunger” event to support the local food pantry. Shoe Sensation customers who bring in one canned good or non-perishable …
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11/13/25
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Coffeen Fire Department will be hosting its annual “Stuff the Truck” event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, at Coffeen Dollar General. The fire department will be collecting …
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11/13/25
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Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Rural Development Grant Program, with $120,000 available to support projects that strengthen rural communities across Illinois. …
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11/13/25
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Kaylee Gerlach, daughter of Eric and Angie Gerlach of rural Waggoner, was awarded with the American FFA Degree on Saturday, Nov. 1, during the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo held in …
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11/13/25
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Members of the Witt City Council convened on Tuesday evening, Oct. 28. After reciting the pledge and opening in a word of prayer, the present council members listened to a series of public comments. …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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11/13/25
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Lincolnwood High School held its Homecoming celebration on Saturday Nov. 8. The events of the evening included the crowning of the Homecoming court.
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11/13/25
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