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When one has multiple, wildly different passions, what is the most logical solution? For Amanda Cobetto, the answer was simple - combine them. At the age of 19, Cobetto purchased her first animal, a …
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7/16/26
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On Friday, July 17, Black Rabbit in Hillsboro will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. for a special pop up event, serving Thai dinner to help raise the funds to build a home for a widow in Guatemala. The …
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7/16/26
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Early morning rain didn’t stop the community from attending the third Hillsboro Farmers Market of the summer. With over a dozen vendors and nearly 200 visitors, the market offered a little …
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7/16/26
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Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) officially welcomed Dr. Curt Oldfield as its seventh president on Wednesday, July 1. A respected community college leader, Dr. Oldfield previously served as …
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7/16/26
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Cakes, cupcakes, cookies and pie, oh my! Nikki Gee’s Sweets and Eats served the Hillsboro community at their second opening on Saturday, July 11. Residents lined up beginning at 7 a.m. to sample …
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7/16/26
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Darci Harrison of Nokomis and Greg Pacelli of Rochester were united in marriage on June 4, 2026, at Chandler Hill Vineyards in Defiance, MO. The ceremony was officiated by Zeke Cassidy. The new Mrs. …
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7/16/26
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Friends of Montgomery County Animal Control let the dogs out at the Dog Days of Summer event during the Nokomis Farmers Market on Saturday, July 11. The friendly canines had the opportunity to meet …
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7/16/26
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The weather was beautiful for the return of the Litchfield Pickers Market on Sunday, July 10. New to this month’s market was a booth featuring the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce royalty and …
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7/16/26
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Hillsboro Area Public Library District will be hosting a program called, “Conquest of the Wild West and Science,” presented by Time Travelers Children’s Theater. Promotional materials for the …
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7/16/26
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Join the Arabian Princess from Brittain’s Princess Parties for a free story time in Litchfield on Saturday, July 18, from 9 to 10 a.m. She will be available for free meet and greets with guests, …
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7/16/26
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Three new faces will represent the Litchfield community following pageants on Friday night, July 17, beginning at 7 p.m. at Litchfield High School. Retiring 2025 royalty, including Miss Litchfield …
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7/16/26
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A franchisee of 59 Hardee’s locations, including the one in Hillsboro, filed for a voluntary petition of relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code on Thursday, July 9, in the Western …
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7/16/26
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All voices are greatly needed for this year’s Old Settler’s church choir. Practice will begin on Thursday, July 30, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of Hillsboro Methodist Church, located at 537 …
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7/16/26
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Tickets are currently available for this year’s performance of “ The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” performed by the Summer Repertory Theatre at Blackburn College. Tickets are available at Heartland …
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7/16/26
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Vendors are currently wanted for the Lazy Days Campground Fall Vendor Market on Saturday, Oct. 10. The market will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Non-camper vendors must pay a fee of $25 for the table, …
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7/16/26
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Litchfield resident Sharon Hoover has been selected as the Together Litchfield Can July Yard of the Month winner. Her beautiful yard at 1205 N. Montgomery is filled with colorful flowers, creative …
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7/16/26
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The annual Nokomis Homecoming celebration opened on Friday, July 10, with a series of pageants on the South Stage, directed by Brianna Wolf. This year's new royalty, from the left are Little Miss …
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7/13/26
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The 2026 Nokomis Homecoming parade celebrated 250 years of American pride on Saturday, July 11, with an explosion of red, white and blue. The annual event wound its way through downtown Nokomis …
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7/13/26
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In front of an overflow crowd in the Nokomis City Hall council chambers for a special meeting on July 8, Mayor Dylan Goldsmith and the Nokomis City Council accepted the resignation of Police Chief …
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7/13/26
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Newkomis will be hosting a small business competition and building giveaway from Aug. 1 to November 13. To apply, one must be 18 years old or older, an entrepreneur starting a for-profit small …
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7/13/26
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