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After three years of planning, fundraising and advocating, the Raymond Dog Park opened this past August, offering Panhandle’s finest four-legged friends a place to roam. “It was a lot of work, …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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12/24/25
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The Taylor Springs Village Board met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the community building. Acting Village President Jody Jackson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., with …
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12/24/25
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It was a night to remember as community members flocked downtown for the third annual Hillsboro Block Party, hosted by a collection of downtown businesses. Families and friends enjoyed shopping …
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12/24/25
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Junior Miss Pana Chamber of Commerce Hadley Kennedy of Hillsboro and her mom, Dora, were honored to take part in Wreaths Across America at Camp Butler National Cemetery, joining fellow community …
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12/24/25
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St. Agnes Pre-K taught their children the true meaning of Christmas this December, capped off by one very special tradition: celebrating Jesus’ birthday. The students’ families were incredibly …
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12/24/25
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Hillsboro Area Public Library has announced its new titles for the month of December. New adult regular print titles include Nash Falls by David Baldacci, The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, …
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12/24/25
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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, a Route 66 Tractor Drive will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The drive will leave from the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center at …
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12/24/25
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Students from across south central Illinois were awarded the CNA certification at a pinning ceremony held at Hillsboro High School on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Hillsboro (HHS), Gillespie (GHS), Staunton …
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12/24/25
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Bill Harmon of Morrisonville, professor of agronomy at Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC), recently received the Bill Johnson Excellence in Education Award at the Illinois Leadership Council for …
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12/24/25
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The Nokomis Knights of Columbus has donated $2,051.07 to Nokomis CUSD #22 as part of their annual Tootsie Roll drive. Grand Knight Scott Stauder of the Nokomis Knights of Columbus Council #2189 …
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12/24/25
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Gabby Hosick and Cody Jackson were united in marriage on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Christway Church in Godfrey with Steven Pace officiating the ceremony. The new Mrs. Jackson is the daughter of …
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12/24/25
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Sign-ups for the Irish Days Celebration Queen Pageants are now open. There are four positions to be crowned for at the pageants. The Little Miss and Little Mr. division is open to those ages five to …
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12/24/25
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Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) Student Services and Bookstore will offer extended hours for spring registration on the Springfield campus. Student services include registration, records, …
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12/24/25
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Christy Crites of Crawford, Murphy and Tilly Engineering was on hand at the Litchfield City Council meeting on Thursday, Dec. 18, to speak about some of the concerns the public has brought to the …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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12/22/25
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Two thousand years after that very first Christmas, wise men still seek the Christ Child at Christmas and always. Members of Calvary Baptist Church in Hillsboro once again brought the Christmas story …
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12/22/25
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On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, residents of Tremont Terrace in Hillsboro will gather and begin placing 400 lighted luminary candles around the circle. Tremont Terrace is the circle drive off …
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12/22/25
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Elizabeth Marie Photography will be hosting a community Christmas Dinner from 2 to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, at the Taylor Springs Community Building in Taylor Springs.
The …
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12/22/25
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The Litchfield Park District hosted its annual Visit with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Litchfield Community Center. It included visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch, magic shows …
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12/22/25
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Stephanie Ross of Hillsboro has announced her Democratic candidacy for the office of Montgomery County Clerk in the November 2026 general election.
A native of the village of Caldwell in rural …
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12/22/25
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“She just created this special family,” said Lily Pad Learning Center Director Ceci Hutton about its founder, the late Jennifer Helgen. “It’s amazing.”
On Monday, Dec. 8, Lily Pad …
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by Mary (Galer)
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12/22/25
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