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The Nokomis School Board met on Monday, July 6, at the Unit Office. All seven board members were present including Steve Janssen, Carl Kettelkamp, Denny Bauman, Ben Tarter, Megan Bertolino, Brian …
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7/13/26
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Hillsboro’s 28th Annual Olde Tyme Tractor Show returns on Saturday, July 18, at Old Lake Hillsboro Park.
Featuring antique tractors, equipment, vehicles, tools and collectables, this show …
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7/13/26
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Join the 2026 Montgomery County Queens at Tosi’s Diner, located at 401 S. O’Bannon St. in Raymond, on Saturday July 18, where they will be hosting a bake sale. The queens will be selling baked …
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7/13/26
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On Monday, June 29, a call for assistance from ISP Zone 8 came into Montgomery County for the Hillsboro Fire Department Dive Team and Montgomery County EMA’s Drone Team. On Tuesday, June 30, …
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7/13/26
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Twisted Trail Winery in Fillmore has recently announced the results from their entries in the 2026 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition and the medals they received. Their Dry Vignoles earned Double …
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7/13/26
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The Montgomery County Farm Bureau is offering a bulk peach order for Fayette peaches from Rendleman Orchards. Items available for purchase include a 25 pound box of peaches for $50 and a peach crisp …
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7/13/26
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A new manager for the Glenn Shoals Marina and Constitution Bank Community Aquatic Center has been hired. Josie (Smith) Otto, a Taylor Springs native and 2014 graduate of Hillsboro High School, will …
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7/13/26
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Officials with the Litchfield Park District announced Friday evening, July 10, that Memorial Pool in Litchfield will be closed until further notice for repairs. Watch the paper for more information …
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7/13/26
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Montgomery County Emergency Management reports storm damage in the Donnellson community on Friday evening, July 10. Around 6:15 p.m. that evening, the village experienced a severe storm that produced …
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7/13/26
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The Coffeen Veterans Memorial Committee is continuing to march towards completing its Veterans Memorial. The memorial base was installed in June and the basic electrical installation was performed in …
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7/13/26
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The annual meeting of Elmwood Cemetery lot owners will be happening later this month. Lot owners will have the opportunity to attend the meeting on Wednesday, July 22, beginning at 3 p.m. The meeting …
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7/13/26
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Hearts United, located at 110 N. Jackson in Litchfield, reminds local residents of their blessing box installed outside of their building. The blessing box is maintained by Hearts United and provides …
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7/13/26
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On Saturday, June 21, dozens of women from across the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois were honored at the 13th annual Our Lady of Good Counsel Women of Distinction Award Ceremony (presented by the …
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7/13/26
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Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a leading Catholic health ministry with operations in Illinois and Wisconsin, announced on Thursday, July 9, Ian Polus, MSN, RN, Assistant Manager of Surgical …
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7/13/26
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Voting boxes are now ready for voters in Head to Hillsboro’s People’s Choice Coloring Contest. Voting boxes can be found at locations at The Corner Block Building, the Hillsboro Public Library, …
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7/13/26
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Litchfield Health and Rehab Center Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Ashley Lott has earned a Frontline Honors Award as one of the top caregivers in the U.S. in skilled nursing. The awards program …
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7/13/26
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Nokomis Homecoming will be kicking off another weekend of family friendly fun on Friday, July 10, Saturday, July 11, and Sunday July 12, with a myriad of events lined up. On Friday, the beer tent, …
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7/9/26
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Members of the Raymond Village Board heard from a representative of Pattern Energy on Monday, July 6, at their regular board meeting. Maggie Poteau, representing Pattern Energy, said that the company …
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7/9/26
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A new addition to the Nokomis Memorial Park Pool landscape is making patrons a little more comfortable this summer, thanks to a donation from Nathan Clementz of Country Companies. Clementz recently …
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7/9/26
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School may be out for the summer, but Hillsboro School District crews are hard at work on several projects this month. Pictured above, work continues on a new parking lot in front of Beckemeyer …
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7/9/26
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