Litchfield Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce their 77th annual awards event will be held on Friday, March 14, at the Gudgel Ranch Saloon, with the theme “An Evening On the Red …
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2/18/25
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With a nod to "The Greatest Showman" movie, this year’s Hillsboro Health Foundation Gala showed it was one of the best, raising nearly $400,000 for the local hospital and therapy services. The …
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2/18/25
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In a coordinated effort to enhance public safety, the sheriffs from Monroe County, Washington County and Montgomery County have joined forces to combat the growing issue of narcotics trafficking …
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2/18/25
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Each year, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) honors a pork producing family who has contributed to the long-term success of the industry through leadership and pork promotion on the …
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2/18/25
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After crossing the $1 million fundraising mark in 2024, Stamp Out Cancer kicked off its 14th season on Sunday evening, Feb. 18, announcing this year’s celebrity fundraising teams at Opera House …
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2/18/25
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Hello Panthers! This week students will not attend school on Monday, as it is Presidents’ Day. I hope everyone enjoys their extended weekend!
While the cold weather might be making it feel …
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by Claudia Deren at Litchfield
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2/18/25
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TCCU is reminding area residents they have until Friday, Feb. 28, to ‘Stop. Shop Vote’ in the credit union’s annual scholarship program.
A total of eight $1000 awards will be …
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2/18/25
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Happy Monday Redskin fans! It’s FFA week for the ‘Skins! Let’s see what FFA has planned for the week.
This past Saturday, FFA members kicked off FFA week with a community …
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by Grace DeWerff at Nokomis
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2/18/25
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Downtown Hillsboro got a little bit brighter on Saturday morning, Feb. 15, as many gathered for the grand opening of The Story Emporium, a new shop featuring a wide variety of books, DVDs and art …
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2/18/25
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During the 2025 Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) annual meeting, Josh Maschhoff, from Nashville, Illinois was announced as the 2025 IPPA President. From Morrisonville, Katie Brown was named …
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2/18/25
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Including STARs, the Nokomis FFA program recently had 16 section proficiency award winners and 14 students that will be advancing to districts. Seven students also took second place in their areas. …
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2/18/25
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Plans are underway for the annual Lenten Bridge the Gap (BTG) 2025 campaign. The committee has decided to repeat the Extreme Makeover-Nokomis Edition for this year’s fund drive. A similar …
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2/18/25
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Members of the Litchfield School Board held a very brief special meeting on Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, at the Unit Office, meeting for less than five minutes.
Board members officially hired two …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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2/13/25
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The Nokomis City Council gave final approval to the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District at its regular Monday, Feb. 10 meeting. A number of previous council actions …
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by Ben Schwarm
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2/13/25
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Following a flurry of emergency snow days in January, the Hillsboro School Board adjusted the current school calendar at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Superintendent …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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2/13/25
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Cross Over Ministries and The Next Network held their second annual pork loin dinner and auction fundraiser event on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Hillsboro Free Methodist Church.
The event raised …
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2/13/25
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William (Biker) Galloway, travels cross country on his recumbent bike to raise awareness for those who have suffered brain injuries. On Friday, Feb. 7, Galloway was stranded at the …
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by Joyce Shelton
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2/13/25
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It was a rather routine agenda for members of the Montgomery County Board who dispatched of their business in just over an hour on Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, at the Historic …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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2/13/25
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The Philadelphia Eagles aren’t the only birds having a big week. The off-tune roar of thousands of snow geese could be heard as they gathered in fields just off of IL. Rt. 127 on Monday, Feb. …
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2/13/25
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Garrett Stritzel, David Powell, Jill Ulrici, Mike Ryan, and acting chairman Don Karban fulfilled the needs for a quorum when they met as members of the Hillsboro Planning Commission …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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2/13/25
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