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Eric Kohnen of Poettker Construction, at left, gives a progress tour of the new State Street elementary school project to Litchfield School Board members during their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, Sept. 13. Pictured above, the second floor classrooms are starting to take shape. The project is expected to be completed in February as a new home for the district’s second through fifth grade students.

Litchfield Board Discusses Construction Updates

Members of the Litchfield School Board heard several updates on district construction projects as part of their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, Sept. 20. Board member Gregg Hires was … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 9/22/22

Tarr Now Faces Two Solicitation Charges

A man who is in Montgomery County Jail awaiting trial on charges of murder and attempted murder now faces charges for allegedly hiring someone to kill the surviving victim and the deputy … more

9/22/22

Panhandle To Offer Free Lunches

“I don’t really see a negative with it.” That was Panhandle School Board member Scott Cowdrey’s view of the district’s participation in the cafeteria community … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 9/22/22

Raymond Car Show Is Planned For October 8

Members of the Raymond Village Board met for their regular meeting on Monday evening, Sept. 19, at the village hall. Following a call or order at 7 p.m., a motion was made by Trustee Kendall … more

9/22/22

John Galer, at left, owner of The Journal-News was one of the panelists at this year’s Illinois Press Association Aug. 10-12 in Springfield. He is pictured above with Jason Hegna, vice president of sales for Shaw Media.

Journal-News Recognized At IPA Convention

The Journal-News was honored with several awards at this year’s Illinois Press Association advertising and editorial contests. Awards were presented at the annual Illinois Press Association … more

9/22/22

Bremer volunteer Nancy Redman (right) instructs Lorelei Floerchinger of Hillsboro how to release a common yellowthroat after it has been banded at the bird banding event Saturday morning, Sept. 17, at Bremer Sancturary in Hillsboro. Lorelei and her brother Torin were among numerous spectators at the event who participated by releasing banded birds.

Bremer Sanctuary Hosts Bird Banding Event

Birders got a front-row seat to see 81 birds from 13 species banded Saturday monring, Sept. 17, during an event at Bremer Santuary in Hillsboro. Volunteers from the Lincoln Land Association of … more

9/19/22

Short Meeting For Litchfield City Council

The Litchfield City Council was in open session for five minutes and approved six motions during their meeting at Corwin Hall on Sept. 15. Three members of the council were absent, Marilyn Sisson, … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 9/19/22

Loretta Pezold (above) of Walshville was named Grand Champion at this year’s Farmer’s Institute for her quilt. The beautifully crafted piece took her six month’s to make and was created with a color-scheme that brought fall harvests to mind.

Annual Farmer’s Institute Draws Nearly 300 Entries

The Montgomery County Master Gardeners organized and hosted the 131st annual Farmer’s Institute, which was held Saturday, Sept. 10, at the University of Illinois Extension Office in … more

9/19/22

School Board Member Petitions Now Available

County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser has announced that due to Illinois Law change, all filings for school board member candidates will take place at the County Clerk’s Office for the upcoming April … more

9/19/22

Friends and family of the late Austin Krager continue to help keep his memory alive through their volunteer efforts at the Austin Krager Memorial Open. The golf tournament, which is held each year at Indian Springs Golf Course in Fillmore, celebrated its fourth year on Sunday, Sept. 11, with red, white and blue shirts honoring those who lost their lives in the attack on America.

Tournament Keeps Austin’s Memory Alive

It’s been a little over three years since 18-year-old Austin Krager passed away, Krager’s family and friends have made sure that his legacy is one that will continue to live on. On … more

9/19/22

Litchfield firefighter Curt Glover (right), his lawyer Jerry Marzullo (left) and Litchfield firefighter and union president Matt Boston react as a motion is made by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to suspend Glover for 30 days, rather than terminate the employment of the 15-year member of the Litchfield Fire Department.

Glover Stays, Suspended For 30 Days

Ultimately, nearly 16 hours of hearings came down to one question: should Captain Curt Glover be fired from the Litchfield Fire Department for posting an unflattering picture of Chief Joe Holomy to … more

9/15/22

Montgomery County Board Adopts New Employee Health Insurance

With three presentations on the agenda, it was a long night for members of the Montgomery County Board, who met for nearly three hours as part of their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 9/15/22

Hillsboro Appoints Ward To Council

Hillsboro city council has a full roster again as Patrick Ward, Controller and Vice President of the Bank of Hillsboro, was sworn in as a councilman at the end of the council’s meeting Tuesday … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 9/15/22

Audit Review Given To Nokomis City Council

Patton & Company, an accounting firm based out of Hillsboro, opened the Monday, Sept. 12 Nokomis City Council meeting with an overview of the city’s annual audit. Beginning with a … more

by Ben Schwarm | 9/15/22

Schram City Village To Host October Clean-Up

Members of the Schram City Village Board addressed the water main project, as well as an ongoing matter as part of their monthly meeting on Monday evening, Sept. 12, at the village … more

by Bethany Martin | 9/15/22

Hillsboro Starts Free Lunch For All Program

The Hillsboro School District will provide free school lunches for all students, board members decided at their meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The move came when the board voted to participate in … more

by Mike Plunkett | 9/15/22

Above, Cory Jobe, president and CEO of Great Rivers and Routes, speaks about tourism during the first of what will be a series of town hall meetings held at The Abbey on Broad on Friday, Sept. 9.

Town Hall Brings Businesses Together

Business owners and community members alike gathered at The Abbey on Broad for a town hall meeting on Friday night, Sept. 9. Hosted by Sarah McConnell, the economic development and community planner … more

by Tori O’Dell | 9/15/22

The Robinson Brothers will make their way back to the Litchfield community to offer their popular homecoming concert on Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Litchfield Community Center. Pictured above, from the left, are Steve Hollis, Bill and Lisa Montgomery, Paula Hall, Jim Bray, Colleen Gray, Jim Dey, Joetta McMahon and Mike Hall, who attended last year’s event.

Robinson Brothers Return To Litchfield

HSHS St. Francis Foundation will host the Robinson Brothers Homecoming Concert III for two performances on Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8. The Robinson Brothers, Robby and Rex, two of … more

9/15/22

The Journal-News, on the left, races General Hospital, right, for the championship of the Shop Hillsboro Moonlight Madness bed races Saturday.

Bed Races Highlight Day Of 'Moonlight Madness'

The crowd was enthusiastic, and the bed racers–even more so–at the Shop Hillsboro Moonlight Madness event on Main Street on Saturday, Sept. 10. Shop Hillsboro events are promoted by … more

9/12/22

School District Asks Approval For Building Bonds

The Hillsboro School District has placed a $13 million bond issue on the Nov. 8 ballot that will help fund a building project on the high school campus. The school board approved the bond … more

9/12/22