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After months of preparation, students at Hillsboro High School will present “Matilda the Musical,” April 23-26, in the HHS gym. Tickets are sold out to the Hillsboro Rotary Club’s dinner theater production on Thursday evening, April 23. Tickets will be available at the door for the Friday and Saturday performances at 7 p.m. and the Sunday performance at 2 p.m. Online tickets are also available at hillsborohighschool.ludus.com until two hours before each show. Reserved seating is $15 per ticket and general admission (bleachers) is $8 for adults and $5 for students (pre-K through college). The musical is based on the popular children’s novel, Matilda, by Roald Dahl. Pictured above, students perform “When I Grow Up” from Act Two. From the left are Kamdyn Putnam (Lavender), Rylee Rogers (Matilda), McKenziee Boyer (Alice), Alivia Willman, Jossalyn Kimbro, Audrey Billington (Amanda), Mellissa Robinson and Reagan Voyles.

Hillsboro High School Presents Spring Musical This Weekend

Hillsboro High School will present its annual operetta April 23-26, in the HHS Gym. This year’s production is Matilda the Musical , based on the popular children’s novel, Matilda by Roald Dahl. … more

4/23/26

Hillsboro Health Named NRHA Top 20 Hospital

Hillsboro Health has been ranked one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation for Best Practices in Patient Satisfaction by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). The … more

4/23/26

Ushering in a new era for the Raymond-Harvel Ambulance Service were the Graham family and Ambulance Board members, pictured above, cutting the ribbon. The Graham family generously donated land to the service to be used for a new helipad to better serve the Panhandle area residents.

Raymond Community Celebrates New Helipad

The new Raymond-Harvel Ambulance Service helipad was officially unveiled on Saturday, April 18, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony where community members, donors, leaders and project supporters gathered … more

4/23/26

New Bathrooms, Concession Stand Placed At Davis Park

Cranes and crews were on hand at Davis Park in Litchfield on Tuesday morning, April 21, as work continued on the new concession stands and bathrooms. Shipping freight containers repurposed by TARDIS … more

4/23/26

Litchfield Board Recognizes Student Achievements

Members of the Litchfield School Board recognized more than two dozen students as part of their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, April 21, at the Unit Office. "It's the … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 4/23/26

Michael Ginos, at left, has been named partner at the Law Offices of Glenn and West (now the Law Offices of West and Ginos, LLC). He is pictured above with managing partner Trent West.

Michael Ginos Named Partner At West And Ginos

The Law Offices of Glenn and West, LLC, are starting a new chapter this spring, announcing the promotion of attorney Michael Ginos of Hillsboro to partner. He joins managing partner Trent West of … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 4/23/26

Support Veterans Memorial At Flower Baskets Sale

Uhlry’s Country Market in Hillsboro will be hosting a Coffeen Veterans Memorial fundraiser from Sunday, April 26, to Saturday, May 2. Flower baskets and specialty baskets will be for sale at … more

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In front, from the left are Darby Braasch, Brooke Braasch, Chloe Law, Melody Ellinger and Paityn Buzick. In back are Alec Roach, Isaiah Burdell, Max Leitschuh, Titan Hires and Jayden Ellinger.

Litchfield Will Host Prom On Saturday

All the glitz and glamour will be coming to Litchfield High School as Prom will take center stage at the school this Saturday, April 25. The annual Prom Walk will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., … more

4/23/26

TOPPER TALK • ‘Matilda’ Will Take Stage In Hiltopper Gym

Welcome back, Topper Nation! As we move further into this busy spring season, there’s a lot happening at HHS so here are a few important reminders to keep you in the loop. The answer to last week's … more

by Milla Anderson at Hillsboro High | 4/23/26

Jeep Owners Invited To Route 66 Celebratory Drive

Local Jeep owners are invited to join others from across the region this June 6, to drive the final 100 miles of Route 66, as part of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration. This celebratory drive … more

4/23/26

The CEFS Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs met on Tuesday, April 21, as the mayor proclaimed the week of April 19 to April 26, 2026, as National Volunteer Week. Pictured above, from the left, are Alice Elam, Ginger Barnes, Bonnie O’Guinn, Norma Clemens, Carol Herrin, Mayor Downs, Mable Murray, Crista Davis, Pam Hopper, Carolyn Meier and Diana Putnam.

National Volunteer Week Proclaimed In Hillsboro

Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs and members of the CEFS Montgomery County Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) met at City Hall on Tuesday morning, April 21, for the mayor to issue a proclamation … more

4/23/26

Nokomis FFA Hosts Tractor Show In July

The Nokomis FFA will be hosting their second annual Tractor Show on Sunday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Memorial Park (north side). There will be games and fun for all as well as prizes … more

4/23/26

LANCER LINES • Lancer Seniors Ready For Class Trip

Hello and welcome back to another week of the Lancer Lines. I hope you have all had a great week! I will start this week with the answer to last week’s riddle. Here it is: Why are birds … more

by Ella Jenkins | 4/23/26

Hillsboro Health To Host Free Mental Health Training

Hillsboro Health will host a free mental health training workshop on Monday and Tuesday, April 27, and April 28. Living Works Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is an … more

4/23/26

German A Candidate For State FFA Office

Levi German of the Nokomis FFA Chapter was selected as a 2026 candidate for the 2026-2027 Illinois FFA Major State Officer Team. German was selected by a committee of agriculture industry friends, … more

4/23/26

MSE Racing Seeks Lake Lou Triathlon Volunteers

MSE Racing is hosting the Lake Lou Triathlon on Sunday, May 17, in Litchfield, and the organization is seeking volunteers. The organization offers a variety of flexible three-hour shifts, including … more

4/23/26

DRAGON BEAT • Dragons Ready For Career Day This Friday

Hey there Dragon Beat readers! Welcome back to another article. From last week’s track reports, all of the tracksters did a great job! This week there was a meet at Mt. Olive on Tuesday and the … more

by Isabelle Zbinden | 4/23/26

Irving Plans Tailgate Sale For This Saturday

The Village of Irving will be holding a tailgate sale on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, in the Irving Community Park. Residents are encouraged to fill up their trucks, … more

4/23/26

Mother’s Day Basket Sale Is Set For May 1

Illinois Master Gardeners will be hosting a Mother’s Day Hanging Basket Sale on Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. until plants are sold out. The ten inch premium hanging baskets come in assorted colors … more

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Pictured above, in front, from the left are Coralai Wilson, Nora Fuller, Claire Keown, Ella Milanos, Renna Burke, Paul Johnson, Cabot Magnuson and Keeli Sanders. In the middle row are Aideen Billington, Susan Collins and Jaron Gibb. In back are Archer O’Dell, Charley Herschelman, Emmett Putnam, Preston Wilson, Casen Wilkinson, Olivia Collins, Kaylee Anderson and McKenzie Marburger.

Black Box Production Presents Spring Play

Under the direction of Susan Collins of Hillsboro, Black Box Production, Co. presented a youth play this spring. Nearly 20 local youth joined the production of “The Three Muskateers,” which was … more

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