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Nokomis native Rebecca Frazier received the prestigious Gail Halvorsen Logistics Award from the United States Air Force this month. The daughter of Teresa Frazier and the late Ronald Frazier and …
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A dozen guests, mostly children, visited H and B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, Sept. 12, for a nature walk as part of Bremer’s second Saturday event lineup for the summer. The children …
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Because it was the last regularly scheduled Hillsboro City Council meeting for the month (September), financial matters were prominent on the agenda. All council members were present; although …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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Phil Borgic of Raymond’s Borgic Farms, pictured second from the left, recently attended the annual Carthage Veterinary Service (CVS) conference with members of his team where they were recognized …
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The Briar Rose will be hosting an ice cream social on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m in downtown Litchfield. Helms Farms of Edwardsville is sponsoring the event and is providing homemade …
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Local 4-H members are putting their hands to larger service by collecting travel-size care items for area schools and food pantries. These everyday essentials help students and families in local …
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More information has been released regarding the Queen of the Green Golf Scramble to benefit the Montgomery County Fair Pageant. The event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11. Admission cost to play is …
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Jason M. Loveless, 50, of Benld, received a ten year prison sentence for the charge of methamphetamine delivery between 15 and 100 grams on Thursday, Sept. 10. Loveless was investigated by members of …
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Kyle J. Ranallo, 27, of Libertyville, was sentenced to 18 years in prison consecutively on offenses of felony reproduction of child pornography with a victim under 13 and possession of a child …
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The HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor their final drive-thru dinner for 2026 on Monday, Oct. 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to support the hospital’s Family Maternity Center. The meal will …
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Good Times Tavern, located at 2110 Miller Ave in Hillsboro, will be hosting a customer appreciation motorcycle run on Sunday, Sept. 27. Sign-ups will run from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., with kickstands …
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The Chalk of the Town chalk art contest is returning as part of this year’s Imagine Hillsboro Harvest Market on Saturday, Oct. 10. Chalk of the Town will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on South Main …
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A chicken dinner fundraiser is being held to benefit Hillsboro Post Prom from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. Meals will be offered via drive-thru or pickup only and via advanced ticket purchases …
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Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) was made aware by the Montgomery County Highway Department of a road closure occurring midday on Wednesday, Sept. 16. A routine bridge inspection …
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The Imagine Hillsboro Shake the Lakes 5K Fun Run and Walk will return on Saturday, Oct, 10. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m., while the mile race starts at 10 a.m. Those interested in registering may do …
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Ethan Hoese, a 23-year-old Staunton police officer and Marine died as the result of a motorcycle crash in the afternoon of Saturday Sept. 12, around 3 p.m. Hoese was off-duty at the time of the …
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More than three years after its doors last closed, ThriftFair Community Resale is open again at 121 S. Spruce St. in Nokomis. For owners Scott and Courtney Robinson, as well as their son, Aaron …
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Travelers, motorists and adventurers celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Route 66, aka ‘The Mother Road,’ by taking a journey down the historic highway may find themselves driving by a runner …
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by Cameron Streitmatter
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9/17/26
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The 2:18 Missions Food Drive totaled up their donations and were within one dollar of their goal. With the help of the amazing community, friends and local churches they raised $4050 for the food …
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Fillmore native Chief Petty Officer Kevin Clark was honored at a retirement ceremony on Sept. 5, in Virginia Beach, VA. A graduate of Nokomis High School with the class of 2005, he is the son of …
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