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Debbie Blankenship appeared at The Story Emporium on Saturday, July 25, for a ‘meet-the-author’ experience, signing copies of her books from 10 a.m. to noon.
Blankenship, a retired …
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8/3/26
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Elin and Lea Reed recently raised $140 at their lemonade stand and donated the proceeds to Friends of Montgomery County Animal Control to assist animals in need. Elin and Lea are the daughters of …
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8/3/26
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Nestled in a quiet little subdivision on Sassafras Lane out near Lake Lou Yaeger in Litchfield lies an oddity of nature - a roughly 100 year-old grape vine wrapped around an oak tree. Gerald and …
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8/3/26
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Lake Glenn Shoals Marina and Hillsboro Area Public Library are partnering together to host the “Bookworm at the Marina” program. The program began on Saturday, Aug. 1 and will continue on …
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8/3/26
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In addition to the car show, the dog show and the country fair, there were also plenty of activities for the kiddos on Sunday, Aug. 2, at Old Settlers.
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8/3/26
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Participants of all ages joined the fun in this year’s Old Settlers pigtail, ponytail and braid contest, along with the longest beard competition.
The annual event was held as part of the Old …
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8/3/26
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The Nokomis City Council met for 35 minutes at its regular Aug. 10 meeting and breezed through a light agenda. Commissioners Tisha Morris and Scott Arkebauer were absent, so only Mayor Dylan …
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8/3/26
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Nokomis Memorial Park will be hosting its fall festival on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The invent will include vendors, free inflatables, a free rock wall, food trucks, pumpkin painting …
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8/3/26
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Under the direction of Cassie Malloy, Imagine Hillsboro’s Free Back to School Store served approximately 200 Hillsboro School District students during the annual pop-up event held on Saturday, July …
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8/3/26
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The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive in Litchfield on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, located at 221 North Madison St. Donations are down and the American …
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8/3/26
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The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) recently announced the award recipients of the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program, distributing nearly $4 million in fiscal year 2026 funding to …
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8/3/26
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To increase awareness of work incentives for students with a disability, schools are now required to share informational materials with parents and guardians under a new law sponsored by State …
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8/3/26
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Montgomery County and BLH Computers will be teaming up to host an electronics recycling drive on Saturday, Sept. 19. The drive will be held at the former highway department building, located at 1215 …
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8/3/26
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Old Settlers officially kicked off with the crowning of the 2026 Old Settlers Beautiful Baby, Tiny Toddler, Little Miss, Junior Miss and Teen Miss on Saturday, July 25, but there is so much more …
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7/30/26
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The City of Nokomis hired an Interim Chief of Police at its regular meeting on Monday, July 27. After weeks of turmoil within the police department, which included the termination of a patrol officer …
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by Ben Schwarm
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7/30/26
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The Hillsboro McDonald’s restaurant, owned by Moreland/Bishop McDonald’s, is beginning to go vertical in its construction. The restaurant closed its doors on Monday, June 8, with demolition …
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7/30/26
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The high school golf season begins on Aug. 13, for Lincolnwood High School and after Monday’s meeting of the Panhandle Board of Education, the Lancers know for sure where their home course will be …
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7/30/26
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A free, walk-through exhibit, “Journey to Freedom” about the history and activities of the Underground Railroad in Illinois, opens Wednesday, Aug. 5 at the Hillsboro Area Public Library, located …
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by Nancy Slepicka
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7/30/26
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The traditional Old Settlers Community Service will once again take place near the original fairgrounds but in a new location due to construction. Everyone is invited to worship outdoors in the new …
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7/30/26
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With only one day remaining until the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce 2026 golf outing on Friday, July 31, the Chamber is issuing a reminder for those interested in purchasing tickets to do so as soon …
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7/30/26
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