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Donations Being Sought For Disaster Relief Efforts
A drive to provide disaster relief for hurricane victims is being held at the Veterans Assistance Commission with the help of Petal Pushers. Donations of bottled water, non-perishable foods, … more
Raymond Board Talks Of Streets And Sewer
The Raymond Village Board met on Monday, Oct. 7. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. In attendance were Mayor Denny Held and Trustees Ryan Bruntjen, Dan Hough, Bruce Poggenpohl. Other attendees … more
Golf Tournament Will Be Held To Help Eaker
A golf tournament fundraiser will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, at Indian Springs Golf Course in Fillmore, to raise money for Alana Eaker, who has been diagnosed with stage two grade two breast cancer. … more
For the second year in a row, Wares Grove Cemetery will be participating as an official Wreaths Across America location in 2024.
Wares Grove Is Wreaths Across America Location
The national nonprofit Wreaths Across America has announced that Wares Grove Cemetery in rural Butler will be joining the mission to “remember, honor, teach” as an official location in … more
Planning Commission Hears October Update
HHS/SIUC graduate Garrett Stritzel was welcomed as the October meeting began on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Also present were members Rex Brown, Dave Powell, Dave Booher, Mike Ryan, secretary Don Karban, and … more
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Millburg Donates Locks To Wigs For Kids Nonprofit
Pana Tri-County Little Miss Hadleigh Millburg of Raymond recently made the decision to donate nine inches of hair to the Wigs For Kids organization. Millburg is the daughter of Brian and Charliene … more
Pictured above, in the front row, are Lakota Page, Alissa Hemken, Michele Reincke and Kourtney Jenkins. In the second row are Amy Taylor, Tricia Maulding and Cindy Laurent. In the third row are Montgomery County Circuit Clerk Daniel Robbins, Chris Daniels, Michaela Gray and Amy Reincke. In the fourth row are Amanda Bergman, Misi Loafman and Montgomery County Clerk and Recorder Sandy Leitheiser. In the back row are Mike Plunkett, Kelly Hyde and Nicole Witt.
County Employees Honor Breast Cancer Month
Montgomery County employees are continuing their annual tradition of wearing T-shirts to work every Friday in October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The shirts for this year feature the … more
Pictured above is the winning team, who took home the $500 cash prize. From the left is Rodger Dillion, Glenn Burris, Stacey Marten, Mae Marten, James Ritter, Deanna Schultz, Rich Stilwell and Helen Stilwell.
Fun For All At Doyle Library Trivia Night
There was fun to be had by all at Doyle Public Library in Raymond on Saturday evening, Sept. 28 at the trivia night fundraiser. Prizes were awarded to the top three finishing teams, best costumes and … more
Miners Day To Be Honored Sunday, Oct. 13
United Mineworkers of America President Cecil Roberts will commemorate the 125th anniversary of Union Miners’ Cemetery in Mt. Olive, on Sunday, Oct. 13. Ceremonies begin at noon with a short … more
Witt Veterans Memorial Hosts Annual Dance
The Witt Veterans Memorial will host their second annual dance in the Witt Lions building from 7 to 11 p.m. The performing band will be Lost Highway Band. A silent auction will be held, along with a … more
Litchfield Receives Grant To Expand Milnot Beach Area
The Litchfield City Council met on Thursday, Oct. 3, at Corwin Hall and approved 11 items from the agenda. Mayor Steve Dougherty started the meeting by letting the council know that the city had … more
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Two County Residents Selected For Honor Flight
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight (LLHF) ends the 2024 flying season with Mission #72 on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Mission #72 will serve 92 Veterans including two Korean era veterans and 90 Vietnam era veterans. … more
Dr. Wheeler Joins Litchfield Family Practice
“I get joy out of helping people,” said Dr. Erin Wheeler, a new doctor at Litchfield Family Practice Center. “That feeling is just unmatched anywhere.” The former Erin Hinkley … more
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The annual Bed Races brought out the best on Saturday evening, Oct. 5, wrapping up the annual Harvest Festival event held by Imagine Hillsboro. The races featured plenty of memorable moments and competition. Pictured above, the Cockfighters team of Ryder Hoover, Alex Wright, Griffin Wright and Iceley James race their teammate Tesley Harkins down the Main St. dragstrip against a smiling Clara Armbruster and the Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun team.
Bed Races Wrap Up To Hillsboro Harvest Festival
A beautiful fall festival in Hillsboro came to an exciting conclusion on Saturday, Oct. 5, in downtown Hillsboro. With a large crowd lining the Main St. drag, teams competing in the annual Hillsboro … more
Large Crowd Attends Fall Festival
The Nokomis community is ready for fall, hosting the annual Nokomis Memorial Park Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 6, at Memorial Park in Nokomis. Pictured above, Brynn Wright, center, decorates a … more
Hillsboro Zoning Board Meets In October
The task facing Hillsboro’s Zoning Board of Appeals when it met Thursday evening, Oct. 3, in city hall was to proofread and adapt “Exhibit B,” a document first submitted to them by … more
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The newest business on Main St. in Hillsboro opened its doors on Saturday, Oct. 5, as The Toy Room opened its doors. Pictured above, owner Logan Altenberger of Hillsboro cuts the ribbon, accompanied by Old Settlers Junior Miss Hazel Holshauser and Little Miss Tinley Rufus, partially hidden. The Toy Room is open from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.
The Toy Room Celebrates Grand Opening
The newest business on Main St. in Hillsboro opened its doors on Saturday, Oct. 5, as The Toy Room opened its doors. Pictured above, owner Logan Altenberger of Hillsboro cuts the ribbon, accompanied … more
PANTHER PRESS • LHS Eco-Team Earns Second Place
Hello Panthers! What a great start to the new month we have had! This week at LHS, there will be no school on Friday, Oct.11, due to Teachers Institute Day. Next week, on Monday, Oct. 14, there will … more
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REDSKIN REVIEW • Redskins Host Cancer Awareness Game
Happy Monday, Redskin fans! I hope everyone enjoyed the fall weather last week! Let’s catch up on what the Redskins were up to. Monday night, our soccer team faced Athens for a second time this … more
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John M. Galer, at right, owner of The Journal-News, was recognized for his two-year term as chairman of the National Newspaper Association. Presenting the plaque was incoming NNA Chairman Martha Aszkenazy.
Galer, The Journal-News Recognized By NNA
John M. and Susie Galer, owners of The Journal-News in Hillsboro, attended the 138th annual National Newspaper Association Convention, held Sept. 26-27 in Omaha, NE. For the past two years, John M. … more
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