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On Friday, Aug. 7, O'Shea Builders placed the final steel beam on the surgery addition with construction anticipated to continue through spring 2027. Hillsboro Health team members were invited to …
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After many months of construction, volunteer labor, fundraising and grant-funded improvements, the Witt Fire Station addition is nearing completion. To celebrate, the department will be hosting a …
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Six Litchfield businesses are teaming up to celebrate 100 years of Route 66.
On Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the piece of Route 66 running through Litchfield will be alive with …
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A record-breaking 50 Litchfield-area teens and adults traveled to Italy, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic this summer on an 11-day journey through EF Tours and under the direction of group …
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Taylorville Community Credit Union’s (TCCU) recently-concluded twelfth annual ‘Freedom Tree’ community food drive to benefit local food pantries generated $3200 in cash donations between the …
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A free public workshop on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia titled ‘Empowered Aging: Smart Strategies for Aging with Confidence’ will launch on Thursday, Aug. 27, at noon in the community room …
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Continuing a tradition that began many years ago, the Greenville Pilots and EAA chapter 1382, assisted by the Greenville Airport Authority, are hosting an airport open house at the Greenville Airport …
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Illinois Extension and 4-H will be hosting a macramé pumpkin workshop where youth will learn the basics of macramé while creating a pumpkin to take home. Organizers say, “This hands on workshop …
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While volunteering at the Montgomery County Animal Control shelter, Scarecrow Princess Amelya Walch of Raymond saw firsthand that the shelter is in need of food and supplies to help care for the …
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The Raymond Celebration has announced that it is looking for vendors and crafters for this year’s celebration and craft fair. Vendors will receive a 10x10 space and must provide their own tent. …
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The Illinois State Fair has announced the return of the free tram. The tram service is made possible through the support of the Illinois Corn Growers Association. A dedicated daily route will be run …
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The Sorento Homecoming Association has announced their inaugural Sorento Hay Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the old school grounds at 510 S. Main St. in Sorento. This includes …
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced Regional Site Readiness Program awards totaling $35 million to support site readiness activities …
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Volunteers with the Newkomis Beautification Team began the process of renovating Gold Star Park in Nokomis this summer. A ceremony to rededicate the park is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. …
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The Raymond High School class of 1961 will hold their 65th reunion on Sunday, Sept. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. The gathering will be held at The Well on Main, located at 301 West Main St. in Carlinville. …
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On Monday, Aug. 10, new staff members of the Litchfield School District were recognized at the Unit Office in Litchfield. As the staff of 2026-27 was welcomed back for the school year, the newest …
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The Irish Days Chili Cookoff and the Farmersville Knights of Columbus, who sponsor the annual event, both made donations to the Panhandle special education fund on Monday, Aug. 10.
With 29 …
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The Sweet Spot is looking for artists, creatives and chocolate lovers to help design this year’s Golden Ticket Boro Bar wrappers. The Sweet Spot will then turn their favorite design, or designs, …
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Mike Hoover of Irving recently found a stalk of corn that held eight ears. It was the only corn that came up for Hoover. “I’ve seen them with two, but never that many. I don’t know what the …
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A recently released Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) report found Patton Mining LLC at fault for the accident at Deer Run Mine that occurred on March 5, 2026, that resulted in the death …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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