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During the morning of Thursday, Jan. 29, at 2:48 a.m., Montgomery County 911 dispatched Witt Fire Department to a residential structure fire at 213 N. 1st St. in Witt. A Montgomery County Sheriff’s …
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2/2/26
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“This is a really exciting day for us as we break ground on one of the biggest projects since the hospital was built,” said Hillsboro Health CEO Mike Alexander.
The Cloud Room at Hillsboro …
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by Mary Herschelman
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2/2/26
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The Montgomery County Clerk/Recorder’s Office is issuing important guidance regarding recently implemented changes by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that may affect voters who plan to vote …
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2/2/26
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With Valentine’s Day approaching and seniors making up nearly one-sixth of Illinois’s population, officials are reminding residents, especially older adults and their loved ones to be alert for …
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2/2/26
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University of Illinois Extension is offering farmers, producers, landowners and industry professionals a chance to log on for a free virtual panel on Tuesday, Feb. 24, all about cover crops in …
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2/2/26
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Pizza Man in Litchfield will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. inside the donor bus located in the parking lot of the restaurant, 301 W. Union Ave. To …
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2/2/26
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Litchfield High School will be hosting a community blood drive on Friday, Feb. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 1705 N. State St., inside the school gym. Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that …
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2/2/26
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Constitution Bank recognized several of their team members for their years of service at the bank’s annual employee celebration. The bank thanked the staff for their committment, experience and …
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2/2/26
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Let’s Grow Fillmore will be holding their third annual spaghetti lunch. On the menu is spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and drinks available to eat in at the Fillmore Museum, carry out and …
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2/2/26
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The Soap Box, started by Hillsboro High School Senior and current Miss Witt Labor Day Rylie Jones, has now expanded to Pana Junior High School. The PJHS Panther Den worked together with Jones to …
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2/2/26
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The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Conservation Achievement Scholarships, which will award up to four one-time scholarships of $2,000 each to Illinois high …
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2/2/26
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Girl Scout Troop 6143 will be holding a cookie sale from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at The Briar Rose in Litchfield. Available cookie flavors include Adventurefuls, Exploremores, …
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2/2/26
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The Witt Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting its 16th annual rib dinner fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 21. The meal is drive-through only, so patrons are asked to remain in their vehicles while …
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2/2/26
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The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Litchfield on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Litchfield Moose Lodge, located at 221 N. Madison St. There is a critical need for …
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2/2/26
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The 2026 Stamp Out Cancer season is in full swing after ticket sales kicked off the fun on Saturday morning, Jan. 31, at Opera House Brewing Company in downtown Hillsboro. Kerry Furness of Hillsboro …
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2/2/26
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The City of Litchfield has issued a boil order on S. Van Buren St. from E. Tyler Ave. to E. Water St. Future updates will be provided on the City of Litchfield, IL Facebook page and The Journal-News.
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2/2/26
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Hillsboro Health held its annual years of service dinner on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at The Canton Inn in Schram City. Fifteen employees with a combined 165 years of service were honored at the dinner. …
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2/2/26
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After a national search over the past six months, the Springfield Clinic Board of Directors has announced its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rebecca Birenbaum, JD, MBA. Birenbaum becomes the …
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2/2/26
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Stamp Out Cancer’s (SOC) annual ticket sale will take place Saturday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. at Opera House Brewing Company in downtown Hillsboro. The sale also kicks off the annual “SOC Season,” …
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1/29/26
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The Next Network will be holdings its annual dinner on Saturday, March 7, at the Litchfield Community Center. The event will include food, a raffle and silent auction items, along with hearing …
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1/29/26
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