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Now in its 19th season, Fusion Dance Center in Greenville and Hillsboro, held its first classes of the year on Tuesday evening, Sept. 5. The studio offers a variety of dance classes for youngsters of …
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9/7/23
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) released information about this year’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support …
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9/7/23
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Rylie Jones of Hillsboro was crowned Teen Miss Pana Tri-County on Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Pana. The pageant includes contestants from Christian, Shelby and Montgomery counties.
A sophomore at …
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9/7/23
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro awarded a pastor with nearly 50 years in the ministry the title of Pastor Emeritus during a special ceremony during Sunday worship on Sept. 3.
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9/7/23
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Members of the local community came out to Lincoln Square for the second annual Overdose Awareness Day, sponsored by Cross Over Ministries. The event hopes to raise awareness for overdose and those …
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9/7/23
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It was their night to sparkle and shine as five new faces will represent the Witt community, following this year’s Witt Labor Day pageants, held Sunday evening, Sept. 3, in downtown Witt. This …
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9/5/23
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the replacement of three bridges and the repair of one box culvert along Illinois 16 between Nokomis and Ohlman in Montgomery County begins …
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9/5/23
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The village of Panama was again alive with the smell of burning wood and simmering stew during the annual Panama Mulligan on Sunday, Sept. 3. The annual fundraiser was begun at the Panama VFW over 70 …
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9/5/23
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The 132nd annual Montgomery County Farmers Institute–one of the longest standing traditions in Montgomery County–will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, at the University of Illinois Extension …
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9/5/23
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The Litchfield Pickers Market returns Sunday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 400 N. State St. in downtown Litchfield. This vintage and antique market is a fun, family-friendly event and the city …
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9/5/23
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The annual McKay Napa golf outing raised over $55,000 for Make-A-Wish Illinois this summer. This year’s golf outing was held on Friday, Aug. 4, at Rolling Hills Golf Course in Godfrey. The …
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9/5/23
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Witt was the place to be to celebrate Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4, when the annual parade stepped off at 11 a.m. Kicked off by veteran honor guards, first responders, and the venerable old …
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9/5/23
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“What a wonderful day for the students of Montgomery and Macoupin counties as we open the SCI Center,” said Litchfield Superintendent Dr. Greggory Fuerstenau. Located at 2001 Eilerman …
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8/31/23
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School is back in session in the Panhandle School District and the students teachers and staff are “Charging Toward Excellence” in the new year. The phrase, appropriate for Lincolnwood …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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8/31/23
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The Nokomis City Council voted to temporarily rent out the vacant space in city hall to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) at its council meeting on Aug. 28. The …
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by Ben Schwarm
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8/31/23
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Cross Over Ministries is marking National Overdose Awareness Day with a special program on Thursday, Aug. 31, at the Lincoln Plaza in downtown Hillsboro from 4 to 9 p.m. The program will remember …
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8/31/23
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The Montgomery County Clerk’s office reminds county voters that there is no fall election this year in 2023. Illinois law provides one election to be held each odd year in Illinois which was …
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8/31/23
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The Hillsboro High School gym will be buzzing on Thursday night, Aug. 31, as the Litchfield Lady Panthers come to town to try and keep the Toppers from picking up their fourth straight win to start …
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8/31/23
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Members of the Coffeen Volunteer Fire Department held their annual awards banquet on Sunday, Aug. 27, at Washington Park in Coffeen. They also celebrated the 70th anniversary of the department, which …
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8/31/23
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“I’m an extrovert and I love being around people,” said travel organizer Shane Cress, a teacher at Litchfield High School. “I love getting to know students in ways you just …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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8/31/23
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