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Nokomis Schools Continue Summer Project Schedule
Vice President Steve Janssen, standing in for the absent Chad Ruppert, called the Nokomis CUSD 22 School Board to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. In addition to Janssen, Superintendent … more
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Hedderman Hired As Coffeen Police Officer
A new part-time police officer was hired by the City of Coffeen when the Coffeen City Council met on Monday evening, July 15. Pictured above, Coffeen Mayor Robert Wessell swears in Harley Hedderman, … more
Local 4-H members were honored on Tuesday evening, June 25, at the University of Illinois Extension office in Hillsboro for their general show projects. Pictured above are some of the Best of Show award winners. In front, from the left are Anna Mulch, Caleb Mulch, Jase Cooper, Abigail Monk and Emily Monk. In back are Travis Broers, Landon Hilgendorf, Kohen Stolte, Amanda Niemann, Bond Knodle and Lauryn Miller.
County 4-H Members Continue To Make The Best Better
The motto of the 4-H program is to “make the best better,” and Montgomery County 4-H members had a chance to showcase their hard work and dedication during this year’s shows in … more
Hillsboro Health To Host Community Blood Drive
Hillsboro Health (formerly Hillsboro Area Hospital) will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3 … more
Jeanette Ackerman, Hearts United administrator, and Evelyn Schuette, president of the Hearts United Board, stand by the new lockers for homeless people in front of the Hearts United Building.
Hearts United Opens New Lockers For Homeless
Hearts United, located in Litchfield, has just opened their new lockers for the Homeless. Administrator Jeanette Ackerman has been one of the leading forces for the project, as well as the rest of … more
Five Compete For Old Settlers Queen Title
Five beautiful young ladies from the community are competing for this year’s title of Old Settlers Queen. The candidates have been hard at work this summer selling raffle tickets, which helps … more
Natural Resource Committee To Apply For Grant
Hillsboro’s Natural Resources Committee, a group which makes recommendations to the Hillsboro City Council regarding the parks and lakes, held their every-other-month meeting Wednesday evening, … more
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The Witt Fire Department was dispatched to a large residential fire on Friday, July 19, around 2 p.m. Mutual aid was sent from across the county to help battle the blaze.
Witt Fire Department Battles Large Blaze
At 2:09 p.m. on Friday, July 19, the Witt Fire Department (WFD) was dispatched to a residential structure fire with reported flames showing. Automatic mutual aid was also dispatched shortly after … more
Hillsboro Local Jason Hayes Retires From Navy
Jason Hayes, son of Ken and Maureen Hayes, retired from the Navy after 21 years of service on July 12, 2024. Jason is the second oldest of two other brothers, Robby and Bryan. He grew up in the … more
Old Settlers To Crown Tiny Toddler
The Old Settlers Association will crown a new Tiny Toddler as part of this year’s pageants on Saturday evening, Aug. 3, beginning at 6 p.m. at The Event Center of Montgomery County in Taylor … more
A white Dodge pickup crashed into a building at Jubelt’s Bakery and Restaurant in Litchfield on Sunday night, July 14. Litchfield Fire and EMS were on site to secure the scene.
Jubelt's Reopens Today After Sunday Accident
The Litchfield Fire Department responded to an emergency call reporting a vehicle that struck a building at Jubelt's Bakery and Restaurant on Sunday evening, July 14. Upon arrival, the fire … more
Hillsboro Council Amends Jet Ski Ordinance For Holidays
All Hillsboro City Council members were present Tuesday evening, July 16, when their meeting convened in city hall. Thirty-four minutes after the meeting began it was over; and a general feeling of … more
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Old Settlers Country Fair Will Host Many Exhibits
The 2024 Old Settlers celebration is just around the corner, and it’s never too early to start planning for exhibits at this year’s Country Fair. Adults and kids alike are encouraged to … more
Members of the Litchfield School Board took one final tour of the Litchfield Early Childhood Center at their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, July 16. Formerly JD Colt Elementary School, the new building will house pre-Kindergarten through first grade students when school starts next month. Pictured above, from the left are board members Jimmy Gorowski, Ron Anglin, Valerie Cain, Gregg Hires, Building and Grounds Director Bob Witter and board member David Belusko.
New Litchfield School Nearly Ready
"I want to thank the board for allowing me to serve. Your trust in me is deeply appreciated," said Dr. Kelly McClain in her first school board meeting at the helm of the Litchfield School District. … more
Three new Little Free Libraries have been installed in the local area, courtesy of the Rotary eClub of Central Illinois. Pictured above is the new library posted at the Hillsboro Sports Complex.
Rotary eClub Installs Three New Free Libraries
The Rotary eClub of Central Illinois has installed three Little Free Libraries in the local area. One was placed at the Hillsboro Sports Complex, another at Nokomis Memorial Park Pool and a third at … more
Both the Harkey House and the Montgomery County Museum and Gift Shop will be open for visitors during Old Settlers on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 8, from 1 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted for the upkeep of both properties.
Harkey House, Museum Open During Old Settlers
The Historical Society of Montgomery County will open the historic Harkey House and Montgomery County Museum and Gift Shop during this year’s Old Settlers celebration in downtown Hillsboro. On … more
Raymond Village Hall To Be Repainted
Mayor Denny Held called the monthly meeting of the Raymond Village Board to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 15. In attendance were Mayor Held, trustees Greg Bernhardt, Dan Hough, Kendall Snyder, Bill … more
Sign Up Now For 2024 Old Settlers Fun Run
The 2024 Hillsboro Old settlers four-mile run, team run and two-mile walk will take place Sunday, Aug. 4, with a start time at 7:30 a.m. Race day registration opens at 6:30 a.m. at 114 E. Wood … more
Pictured above, from the left are Auggie Steckel with his grandma, Michele Law, Marty Steffens, State Representative Wayne Rosenthal, Nick and Demi Adam, Will Law, Kara Steffens, 2024 Junior Miss Montgomery County Fair Tilly Fergurson, 2023 Little Miss Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Ady Winans, 2023 Miss Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Kendall Stewart, Meghan Hyam, State Senator Steve McClure, Katy Pederson, Kassidy Paine, Breann Vasquez, Litchfield Mayor Steve Dougherty, Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lauren Plummer and Jake Fleming.
The Ariston Cafe Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Litchfield Chamber of Commerce hosted a special ribbon cutting to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Ariston Cafe in Litchfield on Wednesday morning, July 17. Current owners Marty and Kara … more
Coffeen Alumni Hold Annual Gathering In May
The 105th annual meeting of the Coffeen Alumni Association was held on Saturday, May 25, at the East Fork Community building in Coffeen. There were 31 members and ten guests in attendance to … more
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