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Master Gardener Course Offered Online This Fall
The Master Gardener program will be offered with two online training options, self-paced of hybrid with live sessions, this fall. They hybrid course will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 12, and includes … more
Gold Star Mission To Ride Into Litchfield Sept. 19
“Always remember, never forget,” reads the motto of Gold Star Mission, speaking to those who lost their lives serving their country. On Sept. 19, Gold Star Mission will ride into … more
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Registration Open For October Pickers Market
Registration is open for art and craft vendor booth space at the final 2023 Litchfield Pickers Market on Sunday, Oct. 8. This market will feature juried vintage, antique and refurbished items, … more
Hewitt To Lead Planning Commission
Hillsboro’s planning commission has a new hand on the chairperson’s gavel after Barb Hewitt, former HHS English teacher and co-business owner of Stitchers’ … more
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Hillsboro Zoning Board Considers Code Changes
Hillsboro’s Zoning Board of Appeals met Monday evening, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. in city hall to consider proposed changes to the zoning codes. First was a discussion about the former Public Health … more
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Nokomis Mosquitos Test Positive For West Nile Virus
Routine mosquito testing has identified the first positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample for 2023 in Nokomis on July 28, according to Cyndy Howard, Environmental Health Director for the Montgomery … more
Downtown Hillsboro was full of people making sweet memories as this year’s Old Settlers Parade rolled through town on Thursday evening, Aug. 10. Pictured above, the newly opened store, The Sweet Spot, took home first place honors in the business division of this year’s parade.
An Event 200 Years In The Making
Hundreds of people filled the streets in Hillsboro as the annual Old Settlers Parade stepped off on Thursday evening, Aug. 10. The theme of this year’s parade was “Spirit of … more
This summer marks the fourth season for the Harvel Community Garden (pictured above). Spearheaded by Trinity Lutheran Church, community members meet weekly on Wednesday evenings to tend to the garden.
Harvel Garden Continues To Flourish
​​“The community garden is a way for Trinity Lutheran Church to show our love for the community,” said Pastor Joe Nehring, who was at the forefront of starting the Harvel Community … more
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Pam Roberts, at left, and Sally Adams look at some historic wedding dresses as part of the “Something Old, Something New” program presented at The Event Center of Montgomery Center in Taylor Springs. The program was hosted by the Christiana Tilson chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
DAR Hosts Program On Weddings
Nearly 50 attended the “Something Old, Something New” program focused on the history and traditions of weddings, hosted by the Christiana Tillson chapter of the Daughters of the American … more
Open House To Showcase New Litchfield School
The Litchfield School District is hosting an open house tonight, Monday evening, Aug. 14, to showcase the brand new Litchfield Elementary School, located at 127 W. St. John Street in downtown … more
Electronic Recycling Drive Set For Sept. 16
BLH Computers will host their annual electronics recycling drive from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the former Wright Automotive Building in Hillsboro, located on the northeast corner of … more
The Panhandle Picklers are excited to host the ‘Pickler Putt-Putt’ event for the community. Proceeds will go towards the renovation of the public tennis court into three new pickleball courts. Pictured above, members of the Picklers, from the left, Sandy Smith, Dee Williams, Sharon Lyons, Ginny Brockmeyer and Pat Pope.
Panhandle Pickleball Group Hosts Fundraiser
The Panhandle Picklers are hosting their first ever ‘Pickler Putt-Putt’ event on Saturday,   Aug. 19, as part of fundraising operations for the Raymond pickleball courts project. … more
The Cooper clan from Coffeen won ribbons and ride tickets for their Just For Kids Lego entries. From the left are Jase, Maebry and Mason Cooper.
Old Settlers Country Fair Has Dozens Of Winners
The Country Fair returned to the 139th Old Settlers celebration on Sunday, Aug. 6, in the basement of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in downtown Hillsboro. Dozens of brightly colored entries … more
Bryer and Rowan Reitz and Natalee, Brooklyn, Paisley and Wrenlee Fenton won first place in the Floats division for their entry, "Little Big Town."
Kiddie Parade Celebrates Hillsboro Bicentennial
The Old Settlers Kiddie Parade stepped off in celebration of Hillsboro's Bicentennial celebration on Thursday morning, Aug. 10, in downtown Hillsboro. This year's theme was "Cheers to 200 Years," and … more
Hillsboro High School sophomore Jenna Durbin was crowned 2023 Old Settlers Queen on Wednesday evening, Aug. 9, at The Lodge on Main in downtown Hillsboro. Due to inclement weather, the annual queen's parade was cancelled and the coronation was moved inside. Pictured above, newly crowned Old Settlers Queen Jenna Durbin, at left, gets a hug from her cousin and retiring 2022 Old Settlers Queen Marah Huber. Durbin is the first Old Settlers Queen to also have served the community as Little Miss Old Settlers and Junior Miss Old Settlers.
Jenna Durbin Crowned Old Settlers Queen
Jenna Durbin was crowned 2023 Old Settlers Queen in the dry Lodge on Main on Wednesday evening, Aug. 9. The new queen is the daughter of Kendra and Travis Durbin and is the first to win the titles of … more
The Old Settlers Art Show officially opened on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 9, in the basement of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. From the left, are “Best of Show” winners Jo Hutson, Mette Lee and Marvin Thomas. Not pictured is Lilly Jeffers.
Local Artists Showcase Best Work At Old Settlers
The basement of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church was once again transformed into a gallery showcasing the work of local artists for 2023 Old Settlers Art Show. The annual art show officially opened … more
Hillsboro School Board Looks At Tentative Budget
"This is the third year in a row we're looking at a balanced budget," Superintendent David Powell said to begin a tentative budget presentation at the Hillsboro School Board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. … more
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Pickers Market Makes Return To Litchfield
The Litchfield Pickers Market will return this week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13, at downtown Litchfield, starting at 400 North State Street. Hosted by the Litchfield Tourism Office and … more
Montgomery County State’s Attorney Andrew Affrunti, at right, introduced new assistant state’s attorney Clark Johnson, at left, during the board meeting on Tuesday evening, Aug. 8. Johnson is originally from the Farmersville area.
Short Agenda For Montgomery County Board Meeting In August
It was a short night for members of the Montgomery County Board, who met in open session for just 59 minutes at their regular August meeting on Tuesday evening, Aug. 8, at the Historic Courthouse in … more
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These smiling faces won first, second or third place ribbons in this year’s Old Settlers pigtail, ponytail and braid competition. It was held Sunday, Aug. 6, as part of the Country Fair at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Lots Of Smiles In Old Settlers Ponytail Contest
Whether it was a ponytail, pigtails or a braid, there were lots of smiles and lots of ribbons in this year’s Old Settlers competition, held Sunday, Aug. 6, as part of the Country Fair at St. … more
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