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It’s STEM Night at Litchfield Middle School and science teacher Chris Baugher is talking about his quarterly class that is finding new ways to get technology in the hands of students. “I have a …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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1/12/26
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The Nokomis Education Foundation is hosting its annual pork chop dinner on Friday, Jan. 16. This is their only fundraiser for the year. Tickets, which cost $15, must be purchased by Friday, Jan. 9, …
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1/12/26
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Eisentraut Theatres and TASC (The Autism Support Connection) are partnering to host a sensory-friendly movie showing at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Hillsboro at 1 p.m. this Saturday, January 17. …
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1/12/26
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The Litchfield City Council, the Litchfield Postmaster and members of the public discussed options for the drive-up post office drop-off boxes that were previously located in the middle of North …
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1/8/26
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If one enjoys brief meetings, the place to be on Tuesday evening, Jan. 6, was at Hillsboro’s City Hall for the twice-a-month city council meeting. If records are set for brevity, this one, called …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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1/8/26
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The Hillsboro Association of Musical Parents will be presenting a sing along showing of “Grease." The show will begin at 8 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater in Hillsboro on Saturday, Jan. 10. In addition …
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1/8/26
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The Corwin Memorial Trust, managed by Bank and Trust Company, is currently accepting applications. Those interested may find the application on the trust’s website: www.banktr.com. Simply click on …
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1/8/26
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Litchfield Library has started its 2026 reading program. The “Brag About Books” program is open to all ages. Reading just two books a month with earn participants a custom “brag tag” to hang …
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1/8/26
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The Friends of Montgomery County Animal Control are excited to announce that they cleared out the Montgomery County Animal Control facility this past holiday season. All of the adoptable dogs and …
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1/8/26
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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for the 2026 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program scholarships will be awarded to current and former …
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1/8/26
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The Autism Support Connection (TASC) has announced its events scheduled over the month of January. A TASC support group meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hillsboro …
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1/8/26
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More than $340,000 in scholarships are available for agriculture students through the IAA Foundation. “Offering scholarships that encourage students to explore degrees in agriculture related fields …
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1/8/26
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It’s been some 160-years since President Abe Lincoln was last in Hillsboro, but several county residents likely were convinced they saw a ghost this past December. Abraham Lincoln impersonator …
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1/8/26
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Illinois State Senator s Jason Plummer of Edwardsville and Steve McClure of Springfield are hosting an upcoming January I-CASH event in partnership with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. …
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1/8/26
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Winners of the annual Nokomis Christmas light decorating contest have been announced, with the bedazzled 322 E. Franklin St. property winning the grand prize. First place in the inflatables category …
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1/8/26
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“As juveniles return to their routines after the holiday break, many may have new devices at home. Active involvement by parents is the best way to help ensure a safe and positive online …
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1/8/26
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The Montgomery County Clerk’s office reports that on Monday, Jan. 5, Republican Party county board District 7 candidate Andy Ritchie of Litchfield withdrew his candidacy for the Tuesday, March 17, …
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1/8/26
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Kamden Ransdell and Kayla Stauder of Nokomis were united in marriage on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Nokomis. Father Michael Meinhart officiated the ceremony. The new Mrs. …
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1/8/26
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The Shoal Creek Fire Protection District will be hosting a Valentine’s Day chicken and beer dance on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Panama V.F.W. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner to be served at 7 …
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1/8/26
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The Hillsboro fourth grade girls basketball squad took home the title belt at the 2026 Hillsboro Hoopfest tournament. After defeating Nokomis and then Pana St. Pat’s, the Jr. Toppers defeated the …
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1/8/26
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