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Irving Reveals Hours For Trick- Or-Treating

Irving has announced the trick-or-treating hours for this year. Trick-or-treating will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on both Thursday, Oct. 30 and Friday, Oct. 31. more

10/14/25

Worksaver, Inc. has recently donated consumables to support the South-Central Illinois Training and Innovation Center (SCI Center) welding program in Litchfield. Students in the program include Emily Burke, Meghan Lehnen, Michael Schmidt, Kaiden Law, Max Leitschuh, John Stanley, Zach Sale, Jacob Vollentine, Peyton Long, Eli Niehaus, Tucker Durbin, Collin Settles, Laityn Gray, James Schwertmann, Nadia Moultrie, Rylee Hamm, Cole Young-Buzick, Leland Thomas, Zane Spinnie, Drake Nolan and Hayden Watson, alongside instructor Matt Belusko.

Worksaver, Inc. Donates To SCI Welding Classes

Worksaver, Inc. is proud to continue playing a role in supprting the South-Central Illinois Training and Innovation Center (SCI Center) welding program in Litchfield, by providing consumables that … more

10/14/25

After his program at the Montgomery County Historical Society meeting, Seth Yount of rural Hillsboro spoke to members of the audience, including Brenda Matthews, the sexton for the rural cemetery in Nokomis Township.

Yount Speaks To Crowd At Historical Society

Seth Yount of rural Hillsboro shared the knowledge he’s gained about how to legally restore abandoned rural cemeteries and their tombstones during the quarterly meeting of the Historical … more

10/14/25

Pictured to the right is Lanter at the annual event, while above is his team, friends, family and more who walked in his honor. For more on Lanter, check out the Larry O. Lanter Benefit Facebook page.

Lanter, Friends, Family Walk To Defeat ALS

Raymond’s Larry Lanter and his team, LOL @ ALS, It’s No Laughing Matter, participated in the annual Walk To Defeat ALS in Springfield on Sunday, October 5, at Southwind Park. … more

10/14/25

Alana Eaker, pictured above with her husband, Cooper, has been battling breast cancer since June 2024. She had her final treatments in October 2025.

Eaker Shares Story Of Hope

“I feel like she saved my life even though she wasn’t here very long,” said Alana Eaker of Hillsboro, of the daughter she lost due to miscarriage in the spring of 2024. Shortly … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 10/14/25

Hillsboro Council Hears Concerns About Name Of Pool

The Oct. 7 Hillsboro City council meeting didn’t draw as large a crowd as one might have expected, given the rhetoric around town, when the council met Tuesday night, Oct. 7, but the seats were … more

by Ron Deabenderfer by Ron Deabenderfer | 10/9/25

County Schools Mark Fire Prevention Week

The first full week of October marks National Fire Prevention Week and schools across Montgomery County have been learning more about fire safety thanks to the help of local fire departments. This … more

10/9/25

Veiled Non-Profit Group Seeks 2025 Nominations

The Past Veiled Non-Profit group is looking for its newest member. The 2025 Veiled Non-Profit will be revealed at the end of the Litchfield Community Halloween parade on Saturday, Oct. 25. … more

10/9/25

Litchfield Gears Up For Final 2025 Pickers Market

The Litchfield Pickers Market has enjoyed a successful 2025 and the City of Litchfield will host this year’s final market on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The award-winning market … more

10/9/25

Newkomis To Hold A Remembrance Walk In October

Newkomis will be hosting a remembrance walk for the lives of lost children on Wednesday, Oct. 15, in observance of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Attendees may put their loved one’s … more

10/9/25

This beautiful cake celebrating the 150th anniversary of HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield is on display in the showroom at Short Furniture in downtown Litchfield.

St. Francis Cake Walk On Display All October

HSHS St. Francis Hospital is celebrating its 150th year of providing care to the communities of Montgomery and Macoupin counties. As part of a full year of public events and activities highlighting … more

10/9/25

Montgomery County Goes Green For Vets In November

In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Montgomery County plans to once again illuminate the Historic Courthouse in Hillsboro green from Nov. 4-11 as part … more

10/9/25

County Employees Support Awareness

Every year, employees of Montgomery County wear pink to support breast cancer awareness. Pictured above, in the front row, from the left, are Amy Taylor, Kazz Friend, Judy Reindl and Aubrey Meyers. … more

10/9/25

Rich Grosenheider and Heather Fleming of Litchfield, pictured above, received their “BaccaLOOPerate” degree from America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA) after completing the Great Loop sailing route.

Litchfield Couple Finish Great Loop

Rich Grosenheider and Heather Fleming of Litchfield recently received their “BaccaLOOPerate” degree from America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA). The degree is … more

10/9/25

LHS Hosts Annual Homecoming Parade

The streets of Litchfield were filled with purple and white as the annual Homecoming Parade made its way downtown on Friday afternoon, Oct. 3. Led by the Litchfield High School Marching Band, … more

10/9/25

Pictured above is the family of the late Nicholas DeBrun at the recent memorial golf outing. In the back are brother Nathaniel DeBrun, grandfather Tom Brown, Uncle Brad Brown, Aunt Jamie Brown and cousin Ellie Brown. In front are father Steve DeBrun, mother Mellisa DeBrun and grandmother Jane Brown.

Fun For All At DeBrun Memorial Golf Outing

The second annual Nicholas DeBrun Golf Outing was held on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Edgewood Golf Course in Auburn. Friends, family and more joined together to honor the life of the late Nicholas … more

10/9/25

HSHS To Offer Consultations For Those Seeking Medicare

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and Chapter, an independent Medicare adviser, are partnering to offer current and newly eligible Medicare patients free, unbiased consultations on choosing a … more

10/9/25

Illinois Extension To Hold A Food Protection Class

University of Illinois Extension in Montgomery County will be offering the state mandated Certified Food Protection Managers class and exam. The Illinois Department of Public Health Food Sanitation … more

10/9/25

Members of HSHS St. Francis Hospital’s nursing team celebrate being named a top hospital for nurse communication. From the left are Deanna Ellis, Katy Reighter, Bethany Price, Karen Whitlock, Chris Horstmeyer, Shelly Haslett, Tami Joyce, Tera Scroggins and Chief Administrative Officer Aryn Hunter.

St. Francis Hospital Earns Dual Recognition

HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield has been recognized on two prestigious national rankings that highlight the organization’s commitment to exceptional patient care and safety standards. … more

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Pictured above, from the left are Cyndi Nichols, RSVP specialist from Christian County, Norma Piper, RSVP speciaist from Moultrie County, Kim Shelmadine, RSVP manager, Amy Ellis, senior services director, Carol Herrin, RSVP program specialist from Montgomery County, volunteer Junior White and Priscilla Mathews, site supervisor for Meals on Wheels.

CEFS Thanks Volunteers At Fourth Annual Dinner

The fourth annual CEFS Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was held to great success on Tuesday evening, Sept. 30, at the Hillsboro Methodist Church. The evening kicked off with a catered dinner from … more

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