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Christmas is the season of giving, and Panama residents Emily Miller and Sherman Boucher are doing their part by opening the Panama Blessing Cabinet, a new food pantry open to anyone in need.
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by Isaiah Atkins
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12/8/25
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After making his list and checking it twice, Santa Claus made a special stop in Farmersville for this year’s tree lighting ceremony and holiday activities on Saturday, Dec. 6, on the …
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12/8/25
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“Before the sirens ever sound, before boots hit the ground and before a single unit responds to an emergency, you are already in action,” read one of the dispatchers in the Montgomery …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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12/8/25
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To kick off the holiday festivities on Friday evening, Dec. 5, the City of Hillsboro awarded the traveling trophy to the winner of the Christmas window decorating contest. This year’s first …
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12/8/25
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Since August of 2025, the former Ugly Mugs coffee shop in Nokomis has gone by a new name, Honey Mugs. The rename came about when the owners of the shop, sisters McKinsy Lietz and Sierra Kalaher, …
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by Cayden Huber
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12/8/25
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The Coffeen Fire Department would like to announce an upcoming event. Santa Claus will be at the Coffeen Fire House from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. There will be cookies, milk and hot chocolate …
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12/8/25
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Hillsboro Health announced that its hospital gift shop, operated for years by the Hillsboro Health Auxiliary volunteers, will permanently close Dec. 31. The gift shop will host a clearance sale Dec. …
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12/8/25
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Illinois 4-H, in partnership with the Illinois Student Assistance Commisssion, is hosting a Financial Aid Virtual Workshop on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. The session is an opportunity for high …
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12/8/25
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Randy Raley, a candidate running for US Congress in the 15th District, will host a community meet and greet on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Pizza Man, located at 301 W. Union Avenue, in …
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12/8/25
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Montgomery County Treasurer Nikki Lohman, currently serving her second term, was appointed president of the Illinois County Treasurers’ Association (ICTA) by her statewide peers on Nov. 18 in …
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12/8/25
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Imagine Hillsboro volunteers teamed up with Jessica Chappelear of Country Financial in Hillsboro and the Hillsboro Area Public Library to host A Very Country Christmas on Friday evening, Dec. 5. The …
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12/8/25
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With all members present for the 7 p.m. call to order by Mayor Don Downs Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Hillsboro City council dispensed with 15 agenda items in quick order. The first vote gave the city …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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12/4/25
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The Montgomery CEO students are excited to announce their class event, Smirks and Snacks, a live comedy show set for Saturday, Jan. 3, at The Event Center of Montgomery County. The night features …
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12/4/25
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Nokomis will be hosting a Deck The House holiday decorating contest, hosted by Curbside Cravings. The event is free to enter, and those who are interested are asked to sign up by Friday, Dec. 5. …
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12/4/25
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Imagine Hillsboro Snow Royalty lit the Hillsboro Christmas Tree on Monday evening, Dec. 1. Imagine Hillsboro had been planning a Small Town Christmas for this past Saturday, Nov. 29. Parts of that …
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12/4/25
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The weekend brought more than eight inches of snow around Montgomery County, with another few inches of snowfall accumulating on Monday, Dec. 1. The additional snow and ice prompted school closures …
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12/4/25
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This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m., with ceremonies at several cemeteries across Montgomery County. Participating cemeteries include …
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12/4/25
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Mayor Tim Taylor called the recent meeting of the Witt City Council to order on Tuesday evening, Nov. 25. It was noted that David Cearlock had resigned from his seat as alderman. After approving the …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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12/4/25
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The Raymond Village Board met on Monday, Dec. 1, calling the meeting to order at 7 p.m. In attendance were Mayor Dennis Held, Clerk Denise Downey, Treasurer Sally Broaddus, Shawn McCallum, Jason …
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12/4/25
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Local residents, royalty and pageant enthusiasts will be making their way to the First Baptist Church of Nokomis on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7, for the first-ever Snowkomis Pageant.
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12/4/25
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