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Harvest Market Will Include An EV Car Show
To commemorate National Drive Electric month, Imagine Hillsboro will be hosting an electric vehicle car show alongside the Harvest Market. Both events will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, … more
Pictured above, from the left, are Red Rooster brewers Oliver and John Wright.
Rooster Wheat Named State Fair Fan Favorite
The Red Rooster’s Chavah Wheat was selected as the 2026 Illinois State Fair Fan Favorite. One can get some of the Rooster’s blood orange and raspberry wheat ale, Chavah Wheat, in the restaurant … more
The second to last Litchfield Pickers Market of the season was held on Sunday, Sept. 13. Organizers say that “it was a beautiful day at the market and people found some great deals on cool stuff.” The event included live music, street food and both artisan and antique vendors. The final Pickers Market of the season will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with live music, vendors and more.
Pickers Market Returns For Second To Last Event
Donkey Basketball Drops In Donnellson On Oct. 6
The Village of Donnellson is hosting an evening of donkey basketball on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Donnellson Village Hall. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. The concessions … more
Bluebird Trail Releases Annual Nesting Report
The Bluebird Trail at Lake Lou Yaeger in Litchfield has announced its bluebird nesting report for the year of 2026. The report is sponsored by the Shoal Creek Volunteers and Litchfield Lake … more
Jim Marcacci shared true stories from his research on his book Benld and the Booze Gang with members of the Montgomery County Historical Society on Sunday, Sept. 13. Pictured above, Marcacci, seated with his wife, Denise, talks with Susan Fuchs of Farmersville. Fuchs is one of several attendees who purchased a book and had it signed by the author.
Jim Marcacci Signs Books At Historical Society Event
“Mafia, Murder and Mayhem on Route 66” was the theme of true stories told to a crowd of 50 at a meeting of the Historical Society of Montgomery County on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 13, at the … more
The Taylor Springs Fire Department recently gathered to celebrate one of their own. David Wrachford has retired after a 35-year career with the department. Pictured above, from the left, are Justin Redman, Frank Souza, Ron Gazda, Rilynne Segrest, Derek Childers, Chris Beach, David Wrachford, Chief Brian Redman, Jake Jones, Linda Klotz, Brooklyn Hopley, Tom Flint and Alex Carter.
Wrachford Recognized For 35 Years, Retirement
A two-day event began on Friday, Sept. 11, with the Nokomis High School class of 1959 celebrating an 85th birthday party at Town Pump Bowl and Lounge. Their 67th reunion was attended by 12 classmates and guests spending the evening reminiscing and visiting. A rose arrangement was presented to Bev Leigh for her birthday on Sept. 12, and the preparation she has put forth in organizing the class reunion. After the evening meal, ice cream and cupcakes were furnished by Ruth Ann Broers and Bev Leigh. Seven classmates have died since the last class reunion two years ago, including Dorthy (Hicks) Vandenbergh, Loren Merkel, Sharon (Grabbe) Kleinik, Jim Zupanci, Patricia Hunt, Barbara (Crow) Bourke and Nancy (Read) Ettling. Classmates attending pictured above, in front, from the left, were Terese (Spengel) Fox, Judy (Wright) Shoemaker of Nokomis, Patsy (Kaiser) Handy of Pana, Donna (Knodle) Chausse of Hillsboro and Elsie (Voils) Hoehn of Nokomis. In the back row, from the left, are Linda (Dirks) Waters, Cheryl (Kettelkamp) Jostes, Bev (Lehnen) Leigh, Ruth Ann (Wolters) Broers, Eileen (Mindrup) Maritz, Dennis Johnson of Decatur and Lee Oltmanns.
Nokomis Class Of 1959 Holds 85th Birthday Party
Marine Corps League Prairie Land Leathernecks Detachment 1385 presented a donation to the Rooted Rock Ranch on Saturday, Sept. 12. Pictured above, from the left, are Rooted Rock Ranch owner Amanda Cobetto, Detachment 1385 Pay Master Gary Doss and Detachment Commandant Chris Gutierrez.
Leathernecks Donate To Rooted Rock Ranch
Marine Corps League Prairie Land Leathernecks Detachment 1385 presented the Rooted Rock Ranch with a donation on Saturday, Sept. 12, to help them continue their mission of helping children. Owner … more
Donnellson Cemetery Picnic Planned For Sunday, Oct. 4
The ninth annual Donnellson Cemetery Picnic will take place on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 2 to 5 p.m. Raffle tickets are currently available with tickets costing $5 each or five for $20. The drawing … more
Members of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and Litchfield Chamber of Commerce met at Lincoln Land Community College for a Lunch and Learn event on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The speaker was David Ziebler of Ziebler Coaching and Consulting.
MCEDC Hosts Lunch And Learn Event
A small group gathered at Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) on Tuesday, Sept. 15, for a Lunch and Learn event, hosted by Professional Development Institute at LLCC. The topic was “Change … more
The family of the late Austin Krager celebrated his life at the annual golf outing that raises money for the Capital Area Career Center and the Panhandle special education programs in his memory on Saturday, Sept. 13. Pictured above, from the left are Kyle Thomas, Skylar Thomas, holding baby Jack Thomas, Cassie Krager, Cole Sidwell, Mark Krager, Jill Krager, Crue Walker (in front), Maddie Walker and Jhadyn Walker.
Krager Golf Outing Is Huge Success
Volunteers with the eighth annual Austin Krager Memorial Golf Outing announce this year’s event was a huge success on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Indian Springs Golf Course in Fillmore. Golf outing … more
Montgomery County Farm Bureau and Country Financial are teaming up to provide lunches to Farm Bureau members at grain elevators throughout the county during harvest. The first stop was Sorrell’s Elevator in Raymond on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The meal consisted of pulled pork sandwiches, drinks, Rice Krispie treats and Skittles. Sandwiches were gone by 12:15 p.m. Pictured above, from the left, are Al Poggenpohl, Katie Wilson, Becky Poggenpohl and Lisa Jaeger. Al Poggenpohl and Wilson served lunches, while Becky Poggenpohl and Jaeger bagged lunches.
Farm Bureau Serves Meals In Raymond
Witt Fall Festival To Take Place October. 17
Come join the fun on Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Witt Fall Festival, at Witt City Park. Wild Party Adventures will be providing a putt-putt course, a bubble party, a bounce house and a … more
Spots Now Available For Nokomis Yard Sale Maps
Residents in the Nokomis area who would like to be included on the map for the upcoming town wide yard sales on Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17, will need to submit their information by … more
Pictured above, coronation emcees and senior Jaxon Wittenmyer and Delaney Adams lead the way, as Wittenmyer joins the Marching Hiltoppers from his seat.
Community Enjoys Topperfest Celebration
The halls of Hillsboro High School have been filled with orange and black this week to celebrate the annual HHS Homecoming festivities. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, that school spirit spilled over into … more
Nokomis School Board A Presents Balanced Budget This Fall
Prior to the regular board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Nokomis school board scheduled the required public hearing on the FY27 Budget Proposal. President Denny Bauman opened … more
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Vote By Mail Ballots Available From Clerk
The Montgomery County Clerk’s Office reminds voters who wish to vote by mail for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, General Election that they may apply for a ballot to be mailed to them from that office. … more
Guylia Grigsby of the Christiana Tillson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was on hand for the Litchfield City Council meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17, to speak about Constitution Week, which runs from Sept. 17 through Sept. 23. Pictured with Grigsby is Mayor Pro Tem Dwayne Gerl and DAR member Judy Dalhaus.
Litchfield Celebrates Contstitution Week
Mayor Pro Tem Dwayne Gerl signed a proclamation to honor Constitution Week during the Litchfield City Council meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17. Guylia Grigsby of the Christiana Tillson Chapter of the … more
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LHS seniors Will Wujek and Dimarys Portorreal were crowned Homecoming King and Queen at the start of the dance.
Wujek, Portorreal Reign At Litchfield Homecoming
Litchfield High School celebrated Homecoming week, Sept. 14-19, culminating with a dance in Simmons Gym on Saturday evening, Sept. 19. more
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