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With heart attack deaths spiking during the winter holidays, the American Heart Association urges people to be aware of and reduce risks for deadly holiday heart attacks.
The winter holidays can …
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12/15/25
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Ayden’s Army presented a check for $13,500 to the Nokomis Memorial Park for the construction of a community sand volleyball court to break ground this spring.
Ayden’s Army was …
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12/15/25
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Litchfield Maurices is partnering with Macoupin and Montgomery ROSC (Recovery Oriented System of Care) for a donation drive in the month of December. Maurices is asking those who are out shopping to …
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12/15/25
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On Monday, Dec. 8, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Sub-Chapter #87 Retirees members and retired seniors met at the Taylorville First United Methodist Church. …
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by Joyce Shelton
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12/15/25
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Once again no formal action could be taken at the Hillsboro Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 9, because of the lack of a quorum, but pertinent-to-the-town conservation took …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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12/15/25
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CEFS Central Illinois Public Transit will be going to see the Shelbyville Festival of Lights Illinois. Montgomery County residents will be able to book a trip for Wednesday, Dec. 17 for a cost of $10 …
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12/15/25
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Litchfield Library is pleased to announce a new ebook and e-audio platform called “The Palace Project.” The new platform replaces Boundless, which was discontinued when its owner, Baker …
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12/15/25
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It was come for the info, stay for the hot chocolate bar for 2025 Jr. Miss Pana Tri-County Karsyn Jones, 2025 Jr. Miss Raymond Independence Adelyn Nicol and Miss Witt Rylie Jones as they took in the …
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The Nokomis Education Foundation is hosting its annual pork chop dinner on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Nokomis High School. Dine-in and drive thru options are available. Drive thru …
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12/15/25
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Organizers of the eighth annual First Noelle 5K believe it was the most snowy one ever, but it was one of the most beautiful days they had in a while. They thank all who helped in any way, …
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12/15/25
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The Hillsboro High School Topperettes will be hosting their annual Donuts and Dance camp for kindergarteners through fifth graders from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. in the Beckemeyer Elementary School gym. The …
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12/15/25
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The 2025 Hillsboro Community Angel Tree has concluded. Almost 180 kids representing about 80 different families were helped. Special thanks is given to helpers Tammy Bray Knodle, Kaleb Knodle, Jeff …
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12/15/25
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More than 70 local residents joined the fun in the annual Christmas House and Church tour, hosted by the Historical Society of Montgomery County. The tour was held on Sunday, Dec. 7, postponed from …
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12/15/25
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“For unto us a child is born.” Staff members at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield brought the Christmas story to life as part of this year’s annual Live Nativity on Thursday …
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12/15/25
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Zion Lutheran Church and School will be hosting a Zion Frosty 5K and one mile run and walk. The event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. and the race …
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12/15/25
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It was a short night for members of the Montgomery County Board who dispatched of their regular monthly business in just 42 minutes on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9, at the Historic Courthouse in downtown …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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12/11/25
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At the Dec. 8 regular Nokomis City Council meeting, commissioners took no action regarding the search for a new Chief of Police for the city. Former Police Chief Talon Burton resigned suddenly in …
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by Ben Schwarm
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12/11/25
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There was no shortage of discussions, presentations and decisions at the Hillsboro School Board meeting on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9, at the old gym of the junior high. Board member Cassie Greenwood …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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12/11/25
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Christmas is just around the corner and the Nokomis community is holding the third annual Snowkomis event on Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13. Downtown Main St. will be lined with Christmas …
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12/11/25
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Envision Witt is hosting its first Deck the Halls Christmas light display contest. Witt residents are encouraged to decorate the outside of their homes and sign up prior to Wednesday, Dec. 17 by …
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