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Sunny and Red’s in downtown Nokomis celebrated their grand opening on Friday, Dec. 1, including a ribbon cutting hosted by the Nokomis Chamber of Commerce. From the left are chamber Secretary …
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12/4/23
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Taylorville Community Credit Union has announced that voting to determine the winners of this year’s eight $1,000 scholarship awards has begun and continues through Feb. 29, 2024. Two seniors …
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12/4/23
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Candidates interested in running for county offices to be nominated or elected in the March 19, 2024 general primary election may now file their petitions at the Montgomery County Clerk’s …
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11/30/23
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The Panhandle Board of Education approved the tentative levy for the district on Monday, Nov. 27, that would keep the tax rate similar to what it is this year if the projections for the equalized …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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11/30/23
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Growing up in a small business, Litchfield native Lauren Plummer knows not only the hard work and dedication it takes to succeed, but also some of the challenges business owners may face. Plummer, …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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11/30/23
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Ryker Weitekamp contemplates his options as he gets down to business with Santa Claus regarding the upcoming holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 25, in Farmersville. Santa made a trip down from the …
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11/30/23
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"I think it's just beautiful," said Village of Taylor Springs trustee Melinda Marsh. "The village is really investing in our future." The building Marsh is talking about is the newly renovated The …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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11/30/23
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In a very brief session at its Nov. 27 regular meeting, the Nokomis City Council approved an ordinance to approve the city’s corporate tax levy for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2023 and …
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by Ben Schwarm
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11/30/23
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CNB Bank and Trust in downtown Hillsboro has honored Hillsboro High School senior Chloe Martincic as the Student of the Month for November. The daughter of Shelby and Nathan Martincic of Butler, she …
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11/30/23
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The annual Patriot’s Pen and the Citizenship Educator Teacher of the Year Awards Program was conducted at the Litchfield Middle School on Tuesday, Nov. 21. The Patriot’s Pen Scholarship …
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11/30/23
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Jennifer Carron has been hired as the new executive director for Cross Over Ministries. She will be working closely with Erica Petcher, program director for Haven Home of Hope, and will be …
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11/30/23
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Members of the Christiana Tillson chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented a $500 donation to the Historical Society of Montgomery County on Wednesday morning, Nov. 29. Regent …
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11/30/23
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Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU), based in Decatur announced in November the completion of its purchase and assumption transaction with Nokomis Savings Bank in which LLCU has acquired the assets …
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11/30/23
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Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera and Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) Executive Director Chris Meister issued nearly $7.2 million in no interest or low interest loans to emergency …
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11/30/23
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For 45 years, local musician Jeff Chapman has entertained crowds and touched the soul of his audience through a blend of Americana, the blues, rock and classic southern soul and …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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11/30/23
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A host of activities are scheduled for the "Litchfield Lighted Christmas" on Saturday, Dec. 16. Downtown businesses will welcome Christmas Walk visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A free showing of the …
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11/30/23
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The first annual Christmas tree lighting event will be held at The Briar Rose in downtown Litchfield on Monday evening, Dec. 4. Located in the front window of the store, the Christmas tree will be …
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11/30/23
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Students from the Panhandle School District got a little help from Santa Claus himself as they sang Christmas carols before the lighting of the christmas tree at Farmersville Park on the village …
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11/30/23
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On Monday, Nov. 13, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Sub-Chapter #87 Retirees members and retired seniors met at the Taylorville United Methodist Church. …
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by Joyce Shelton
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11/30/23
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As so often happens, the give and take discussions of possible future agenda items were more interesting in terms of the city’s future than the more cut and dried votes that seem routine. All …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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11/27/23
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