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Marching Band Showcase Returns To Hillsboro High
The fifth annual South Central Marching Showcase will return to Hillsboro High School on Saturday, Oct. 3, starting at 11 a.m. The event will feature high school bands from Gillespie, Litchfield, … more
Local Residents Place In State Fair General Show
The Illinois State Fair Division   General Show was recently held, with Montgomery County residents taking some of the top spots in a variety of categories. In the art division, Mona Lewis, … more
Nokomis High School has announced its Homecoming Court for the year. A new king and queen will be crowned at the dance on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. at the school. Pictured above, in front, from the left, are seniors Maliah Harris, Addison Kirkpatrick, Chloe Smoot and Mackenzie Mehochko. In the second row, from the left, are seniors Fausto Centeno, Carter Wexstten, Maesun Wagner and Griffen Engelman. In the third row, from the left, are juniors Jenna Kamer, Brooklyn Marley and Hannah Tarter. In the fourth row, from the left, are juniors Tyler Heiman, Grady Taylor and Luke Eisenbarth. In the fifth row, from the left, are sophomores Natalie Graden and Addilynn Cress. In the sixth row, from the left, are sophomores Micah Barker and Kolton Cachera. In the back row, from the left, are freshmen Adalyn Gillock and Layne Ishmael.
Nokomis Names 2026 Homecoming Court
Nokomis High School has announced its Homecoming Court for the year. A new king and queen will be crowned at the dance on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. at the school. Pictured above, in front, from … more
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Taylor, Steinbach Announce Engagement, To Wed Fall 2027
Jaylynn Taylor and Zak Steinbach, both of Litchfield, are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is a Litchfield High School graduate of the class of 2023. Taylor is currently … more
Hillsboro artist and owner of Moore Focused in Hillsboro, Sheila Moore, stands beside her portrait celebrating the relationship between 15-year old dog, Reese, and his owner, Julie Staff. Her portrait is displayed at the National Art Show at the H.D. Smith Gallery inside the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield.
Moore’s Portrait Displayed In National Art Show
Sheila Moore, owner of Moore Focused in Hillsboro, recently displayed a portrait in the National Art Show at the H.D. Smith Gallery inside the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield. The … more
Farmersville/Waggoner Community Plans Coat Drive
The Farmersville/Waggoner community will be collecting new and gently worn coats from infant to adult sizes beginning Sunday, Sept. 27 through Wednesday, Oct. 28. The drop off locations for … more
ImpactLife To Host Blood Drive In Hillsboro
ImpactLife is partnering with local blood donors and drive hosts to provide community blood drives during the week of Oct. 5 to Oct. 11. Locally, a blood drive will be held at Hillsboro Health from … more
On Saturday, Sept. 14, nine classmates, along with guests, met at The Ariston Cafe in Litchfield. After lunch, all gathered around the table to socialize, reminisce and view a Shutterfly album containing all class reunions with pictures, documentation and candid pictures. A Pow-Wow newsletter is being prepared and will be sent out to classmates. Plans are to meet in three years for their 70th class reunion at the Town Pump Bowl and Lounge on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2029. Attendees, pictured in front, from the left, are Bev (Lehnen) Leigh of Nokomis, Barbara (Epley) Drewes of Chatham, Terese (Spengel) Fox of Taylorville and Lee Oltmanns of Nokomis. In the back, from the left, are Wendell Rhine of Quincy, Cheryl (Kettelkamp) Jostes of Nokomis, Eileen (Mindrup) Maritz of Council Bluff, IA, Ruth Ann (Wolters) Broers of Nokomis and Linda (Dirks) Waters of Sullivan.
Nokomis Classmates Gather At Ariston
Let’s Grow Fillmore To Host Fall Fest Oct. 3
Let’s Grow Fillmore will be hosting a fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Molly McDowell Park in Fillmore. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free entry. Before the event, … more
Funky Line Dance Classes Start Oct. 20
Barb Boston’s Funky Line Dance will start its fall sessions on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Fourth of July Point at the old Hillsboro Lake. Dancing will be held from 6:45 to 7:45, so attendees are … more
Tremont Ridge Assisted Living in Hillsboro hosted an ice cream social to celebrate Grandparents Day on Sunday, Sept. 13. Grandparents Day is celebrated annually on the first Sunday after Labor Day. The holiday has been recognized since 1978, with President Jimmy Carter signing the proclamation after efforts from West Virginia housewife Marian McQuade and Cynthia Bennett. Tremont Ridge Assisted Living is located at 801 E. Tremont St. in Hillsboro.
Tremont Ridge Celebrates Grandparents
Kindergarten students at Beckemeyer Elementary School in Hillsboro celebrated Grandparents Day on Friday, Sept. 11, with a special breakfast held at the school. Beckemeyer staff says, “We would like to give a big thank you to all of the grandparents and special guests who joined us this morning. We hope you enjoyed the time together as much as we did. Thank you for helping make this morning so special for our kindergarteners.”
Students Share Breakfast With Grandparents, Guests
The Small Town Dreamers Market was held in Farmersville on Saturday, Sept. 12. The event marked the final market of the season. Event organizers thank all who donated supplies and money to help Junior Miss Madison Yard and Little Miss Makenna Hobson, pictured above, support Montgomery County Animal Control. The two raised $265 and gathered lots of supplies to help. Organizers also extend thanks to royal parents for helping organize the fundraiser and upcoming service at the facility, as well as The Rooted Home for hosting them at the market.
Queens Help Animal Control At Final Dreamers Market
The Raymond-Harvel Fire Department is now offering the Roth ID Tag service, to help provide emergency identification wristbands in the event of an emergency. Pictured above, Jo Wall and Debbie McCallum stand at an informational table that was set up at the Women’s Auxiliary Breakfast during the Raymond Celebration.
Raymond-Harvel Now Offering Roth ID Tags
The Raymond-Harvel Fire Department has introduced the Roth ID Tag Emergency Identification System as a new service. The system provides emergency contact information for car seats. The Roth ID Tag … more
The Mission Team at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield visited local first responders on Saturday, Sept. 12. The team says they visited “to express our deepest gratitude for their unwavering dedication and service.” They add, “To all our first responders, your bravery, compassion and commitment to protecting our community inspire us every day. Thank you for keeping our community safe.” Donations were made to Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Service, Litchfield Fire Department, Arch Air Medical Litchfield Base, Staunton Area Ambulance Service and the Mt. Olive Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured above are Chad Dooley and Chief Adam Pennock of the Litchfield Fire Department.
St. Francis Donates To Local First Responders
Free Empowered Aging Workshop Returns Sept. 24
Montgomery and Macoupin County community partners will present the September Empowered Aging workshop on Thursday, Sept. 24, in the Lower-Level Auditorium at HSHS St. Francis Hospital, located at … more
Coffeen Offers Free Smoke Detectors To Residents
The Coffeen Fire Protection District is offering free smoke alarms to residents within the fire protection district. Smoke alarms must be installed by Coffeen Fire Protection District personnel … more
Sunday Storms Down Trees And Power Poles In Witt
The Witt Fire Department (WFD) responded to numerous calls related to a storm that occurred Sunday evening on Sept. 20. The first call came in at 5:35 p.m. for two poles broken and lines down west of … more
Low Water Advisory Issued For Litchfield’s Lake Lou Yaeger
A low water advisory has been issued for Lake Lou Yaeger in Litchfield. Recreational boaters are advised to use extra caution when on the lake. Due to a lack of adequate rainfall combined with heat … more
First Baptist Church Celebrates 150 Years Of Service On Oct. 4
The First Baptist Church of Hillsboro, located at 209 E. Kinkead Rd., will be celebrating their 150th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 4. The church would like to invite all to come and celebrate with … more
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