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New Year, New Ride For Saathoff
After winning rookie of the year in 2022 and scoring a top five finish in the Parts Unlimited American Flat Track Singles series in 2023, Hillsboro’s Chase Saathoff will be hitting the track … more
The spillway at Lake Hillsboro officially spilled over on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Winning the Imagine Hillsboro guessing contest was Bill Karban.
Karban Wins Spillway Guessing Contest
After being bone dry for months, the spillway catch basin churns with Lake Hillsboro's overflow. Melting snow, rains and frozen ground put a quick end to the "Know the Flow and Win: The Great Lake … more
Kindergarten students and staff at Beckemeyer Elementary School celebrated 100 days of school on Friday, Jan, 26. Pictured above, the excited students and staff dance along to songs with the theme of counting to the number 100.
Beckemeyer Celebrates 100 Days
Kindergarten students and staff at Beckemeyer Elementary School celebrated 100 days of school on Friday, Jan, 26. Pictured above, the excited students and staff dance along to songs with the theme of … more
Present for the dedication were Sharon’s children, Troy (wife Vicki) Donaldson of Hillsboro, Kim (husband Jeff) Arkebauer of Witt and Christine (husband Paul) Ernst of Litchfield; grandchildren, Brooke and Carlee Ernst, Morgan Arkebauer and Stormy Coffman, Britny Donaldson with great-grandson, Beckett. Not present were her husband, John Page; grandsons, Devan Arkebauer and Jade Weller; and great-grandchildren, Beau, Brayden and Charleigh Arkebauer.
Bremer Dedicates New Bird Feeders
The weather was chilly, but the dedication ceremony was heartwarming for Bremer Sanctuary’s new bird feeder station in Hillsboro. Memorial money was given to the sanctuary after Sharon … more
Local staff the Montgomery County Extension Office awarded LLCC in Litchfield with the 2023 Community Partner Award.Pictured above are LLCC’s Tisha Miller, Jessie Blackburn, Christine Marietta, Alexis Friesland and Kate Harding of Montgomery County Extension Office, and Adrienne Frazier and Gary Wendt of LLCC.
LLCC Receives 2023 Community Partner Award
Local staff at University of Illinois Extension of Montgomery County nominated Lincoln Land Community College in Litchfield as a 2023 Community Partner. LLCC-Litchfield was selected for its continued … more
Hillsboro Library To Host Upcoming Events
Hillsboro Area Public Library has announced events that they will be hosting. On Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m., popular magician Professor Longhair will be in attendance for an anti-bullying show. On … more
BB Designs Fundraiser To Benefit Carrie Smail
BB Designs Fundraiser To Benefit Carrie Smail
Beth Edwards of BB Designs in Irving is hosting a shirt fundraiser to benefit Carrie Smail of Hillsboro as she undergoes treatments for breast cancer. Participants may choose from one of two designs, … more
The Hillsboro High School Building Trades Class recently wrapped up work on a renovated home on Vandalia St. in Hillsboro. Pictured above are students Elliot Lentz, Elias Guiterrez, Alec Leetham and Jace Stewart. An open house will be held on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Building Trades’ House Ready To Be A Home
“Welcome to a home where education meets practical application,” the Montgomery County Realtors stated, in an announcement of a new home listing on Facebook. The new home is the product … more
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Jeff Boeckler of Northwater Consulting presents a multitude of statistics, along with action plans made with the goal of making the water clearer in Lake Glenn Shoals and Lake Hillsboro.
Soil And Water District Host Annual Meeting
The Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) held their annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the University of Illinois Extension office in Hillsboro. Before the meeting began, … more
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Representing Lincolnwood High School is sophomore Robbie Gunn.
County Musicians Take Talent To All-State Festival In Peoria
A dozen county high school musicians will be taking their talents to Peoria this weekend for the annual ILMEA (Illinois Music Education Association) All-State Festival. Held Jan. 24-27 at the Peoria … more
They’ve seen the Hiltop as students and and as part of the system that makes it work, but now the alumni employees of Hillsboro High School will have the opportunity to see education take its next step in Hillsboro as work continues on the new high school.
Hiltopper Alumni Celebrate New High School
They’ve seen the Hiltop as students and and as part of the system that makes it work, but now the alumni employees of Hillsboro High School will have the opportunity to see education take its … more
Pictured above, Gene Hebenstreit and family pose with HSHS St. Francis Hospital CEO, Jim Tempe, and director of philanthropy, Paula Endress, after a matching donation of $5000 to the St. Clare Center Food Pantry.
Victory Lane Matches Donation To Food Pantry
Victory Lane Ford recently presented the St. Clare Center Food Pantry in Litchfield with a check for $5,000. The check was a matching gift that represented every dollar donated up to $5,000 through … more
Command Sgt. Maj. Dena Ballowe of Litchfield, the outgoing Illinois National Guard Command Senior Enlisted Leader, thanks family, friends and fellow Illinois National Guard members, for their support.
Ballowe Retires From Illinois National Guard
The year was 1990 and a future Illinois National Guard member watched Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm unfold on national television and was inspired to “do something … more
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With temperatures below zero, Haven Home of Hope in Hillsboro opened its doors as a warming center Jan. 12-14. Cross Over Ministries and staff assisted more than a dozen people in keeping warm from the freezing weather.
Haven Home Of Hope Hosts Warming Center
During the frigid weekend of Jan. 12-14, Cross Over Ministries staff and volunteers hosted a warming center at Haven Home of Hope, located at 205 Pleasant Street in Hillsboro. Approximately 14 … more
Bass Anglers Hosting Dinner Dance March 16
Litchfield Bass Anglers invite the local community to come to their annual dinner and dance held on Saturday, March 16, at the Litchfield community center. The fun-filled evening will go from 5 p.m. … more
Pictured above is the February $9 Night Out Project: a directional sign. The directional sign activity will be on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
Litchfield’s $9 Night Out Returns In 2024
The Litchfield Public Library’s first $9 Night Out of the year was held on Thursday, Jan. 11. The project was a wire basket and glass pedestal cloche, with seasonal inserts for several months … more
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Dr. Ratermann Will Join Litchfield Family Practice
Cody Ratermann, MD of Damiansville has signed to practice in Litchfield with Litchfield Family Practice Center, LLP beginning early fall 2025. Dr. Ratermann attended Mater Dei Catholic High school, … more
Last Day To Register To Vote In Primary Election Is Feb. 20
The Montgomery County Clerk’s office reminds voters that their voter registration information must be up-to-date to avoid problems or delays in voting in the Tuesday, March 19, general primary … more
All occupants got safely out of the building during the blaze.
Sunday Blaze Destroys Structure In Raymond
Members of the Raymond-Harvel Fire Department braved frigid temperatures to battle a structure fire on Sunday morning, Jan. 21, at 300 N. West Street in Raymond. There were 21 firefighters dispatched … more
Natural Resources Group Discusses Lake Lot Changes
The members of Hillsboro’s National Resources Committee who met with Parks Superintendent Jim May on Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, were told the details of a newly-written Recreational Lake Lot … more
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