The Litchfield Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 4:51 a.m. on Monday, April 29, at 612 N. Harrison. Upon arrival, the on-duty captain observed a large glow and the response …
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5/2/24
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“The students sitting in this room are just exceptional,” said Kendra Wright, chairman of the DAR Good Citizen Award for the Christiana Tillson chapter of the Daughters of the American …
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5/2/24
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The Montgomery County Museum has a new exhibit, “Down on the Farm – a Look at Agriculture in Montgomery County.” Stop by to see some unique and rare items of agricultural history …
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5/2/24
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Five young ladies will be competing for the title of 2024 Old Settlers Queen. The committee held its annual Queen Kick-Off on Tuesday evening, April 30, at the Challacombe House in Hillsboro. This …
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5/2/24
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Local and out of town artists are invited to participate in this year’s Art in the Park festival. The Litchfield Chamber of Commerce is holding the event on Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 …
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5/2/24
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After weeks of preparations, fourth and fifth grade students at Beckemeyer Elementary School in Hillsboro showed off their findings at the second annual Science Fair, held Tuesday evening, April 30, …
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5/2/24
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Members of the Christiana Tillson chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution made several special presentations following this year’s DAR Good Citizen brunch, held Saturday, April 27, …
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5/2/24
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Nokomis Public Library will be switching to their summer hours of operation as of Monday, May 6. Each week from Monday through Friday the Library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from …
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5/2/24
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The HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a drive-thru dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13. Pick up will be held in front of the main hospital entrance. The meal will feature a …
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5/2/24
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The ladies of the Happy Homemakers Home Extension group enjoyed a lovely tea party at the home of member Janice Galer on Thursday, April 25, in Hillsboro. Eight members enjoyed the festivities, …
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5/2/24
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Students at Hillsboro Junior High School had a chance to look at an array of prospective career choices at the school’s annual Career Day for seventh and eighth grade on Wednesday, April 24.
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5/2/24
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Land of Lincoln Honor Flight (LLHF) is kicking off the 2024 flying season on May 14, with Mission #70, taking a group of Veterans to the nation’s capitol for a one day trip. Mission #70 will …
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5/2/24
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Students can count on support of scholarships for college tuition during the 2024-2025 school year, courtesy of the IAA Foundation.
The charitable arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau, the IAA …
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5/2/24
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"These programs wouldn't run without all our volunteers," said Senior Services Director Amy Ellis. "We are so grateful for the countless resources that you give and the time you donate." Ellis spoke …
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5/2/24
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On Friday, May 3, the hard work of nearly 100 volunteers will be on display as they prepare a hot lunch for all to share. On the menu is a pork patty sandwich or a Costco …
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by Steve McLaughlin
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5/2/24
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Since beginning his career at 19-years-old in July of 1990 at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Dave Cisler has seen the landscape of the real estate industry change. …
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by Cayden Huber
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4/30/24
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After a day and a half of jury selection, two and a half days of testimony from 22 witnesses and impassioned opening and closing statements from the prosecution and defense, the trial of Robert J. …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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4/29/24
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Doyle Public Library in Raymond has a new mural on display thanks to the artistic talents of Abbi McKinnie of Taylorville. McKinnie, who is originally from Morrisonville, can often be found at the …
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4/29/24
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Spring into Hillsboro with the first official Shop Hillsboro event of 2024 and the opening of the Imagine Hillsboro Farmers Market on Saturday, May 4. Imagine Hillsboro, The Journal-News and the City …
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4/29/24
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Retired Judge Jim Roberts, who spent many years as part of the Montgomery County Drug Court Program welcomed graduates, participants, friends and family to the 2024 Drug Court graduation ceremony …
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4/29/24
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