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Members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Litchfield helped package and stock shelves at Litchfield Food Pantry on Sunday, Sept. 15. Pictured above, in front, from the left, are Henry Cain, Dorothy Ernst, Linda Carroll, Evelyn Schuette and Theresa Wolfe. In back, from the left, are Valerie Cain, Teresa Pezold, Lincoln Cain, Kellie Frerichs and Elaine Frerichs.

Trinity Lutheran Group Helps Litchfield Pantry

Members of Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Litchfield participated in ECLA’s annual day of “God’s work. Our Hands,” Sunday. They sorted and packaged food and stocked shelves … more

9/19/24

Junior Miss Pana Tri-County Madison Yard will be hosting a fundraiser to purchase gifts for the Panhandle Angel Tree on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Yard To Host Fundraiser For Panhandle Angel Tree

Madison Yard will once again be hosting a fundraiser for the Panhandle Angel Tree. This will be her second time hosting a fundraiser and her first time hosting as 2024 Jr. Miss Pana Tri-County. All … more

9/19/24

TOPPER TALK:Toppers Get Ready For Homecoming

Welcome back, Topper Nation! Happy week six of the 2024-2025 school year! The answer to last week's riddle is snow. There is a lot to unpack this week! This week in sports, several exciting match-ups … more

by Milla Anderson | 9/19/24

Pictured above, from the left are Dawn Young, Jennifer Carron, Shelby Hattenbach, Jaclyn Matli, Kate Wedekind, Wayne Wedekind, and Becky Wedekind.

Lancers Raise $1,600 For Cross Over

The Linconwood Lancer volleyball team, along with the Hattenbach and Matli families, organized a suicide prevention game night on Monday, Sept. 16, when the team hosted Carlinville. This event … more

9/19/24

Petitions Available Now For Local Elections Next Spring

Montgomery County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser announced that candidate petitions are now available at local election officials’ offices for Montgomery County voters who would like to run as … more

9/16/24

Shake The Lakes Race Returns To Hillsboro

Local runners and walkers are invited to register for the third annual Shake the Lakes 5K Fun Run and Walk on Saturday morning, Oct. 12. Online registration is now open to participants. The … more

9/16/24

The first annual Fillmore Fall Festival was held on a beautiful Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Molly McDowell Park in Fillmore. The event, sponsored by the Let’s Grow Fillmore committee, featured a variety of activities for the entire community to enjoy. Pictured above, Cheryl Hoehn Spinner’s 1968 Cutlass 442 sits in line with some of the many different vehicles and driving machines.

Fun For All At Fillmore Fall Festival

The first annual Fillmore Fall Festival was held on a beautiful Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Molly McDowell Park in Fillmore. Sponsored by the Let’s Grow Fillmore committee, the event featured … more

9/16/24

Kayakers pictured above in the photo are Becky and Mary Moler-Billo, Rachael and Edward Applegate and Blossom, Paula Whys, Dave Prestley, Doug and Connie Hale, Mike Hayman and Doug Kennedy.

Hillsboro Adds New Kayak Launch

Lake enthusiasts gathered at Lake Hillsboro on Sunday morning, Sept. 15, to celebrate a brand new kayak launch and dock installation. City crews, including Superintendent Jim May, Jaimann Ellis, Jeff … more

9/16/24

The follow-up cover crop field day held on Wednesday, Sept. 11, toured two Nokomis farms to look at how the use of cover crops impacted yields and crop quality. Pictured above, Mark Schweizer points out a part of the field with a noticeable change to those in attendance.

Cover Crops Featured On Field Day

A cover crop field day follow-up to the March 20 Nutrient Stewardship Day, held by the Montgomery County Farm Bureau with members of the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District and … more

by Cayden Huber | 9/16/24

REDSKIN REVIEW • It’s Homecoming Week For Nokomis

Happy Monday, Redskin fans! Our students have a packed week coming up. Homecoming week is among my favorite activities throughout the school year, and I’m looking forward to soaking this one up … more

by Grace DeWerff | 9/16/24

PANTHER PRESS • Panthers Ready For Homecoming Week

Hey Panthers! This week at LHS is packed with exciting events! Last week, the Community Service class welcomed guest speaker Brayden Helgen, who shared inspiring ideas on energizing Litchfield … more

by Claudia Deren | 9/16/24

GROWING YOUR ROOTS • Farm Bureau Stresses Safety This Harvest

Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is once again collaborating with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) to promote farm safety and health during National Farm Safety and Health … more

by Katie Wilson, Montgomery County Farm Bureau | 9/16/24

The Camargo family made their home in Hillsboro this past August, as Paulo was named the new associate pastor and worship leader at the Hillsboro Free Methodist Church. Pictured above is the family, from the left is Philip, Ryan, Tati and Paulo Camargo.

Camargo Family Makes Hillsboro New Home

In August, Hillsboro Free Methodist Church welcomed Paulo and Tati Camargo as the newest members of their ministry team. Paulo joins as the new associate pastor, a role created … more

by Isaiah Atkins | 9/16/24

Tim Dees of Litchfield, an Army veteran, went on the Great River Honor Flight Mission #73 on Thursday, Sept. 12, visiting many locations in Washington D.C.

Dees Takes Honor Flight Trip To Nation's Capitol

The Great River Honor Flight Board of Directors announced that the fifth mission of 2024, Mission #73, took place on Thursday, Sept. 12, out of John Wood Community College in Quincy. A total of 29 … more

9/16/24

Sullivan, S1 Tech Receive Small Business Grant

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) awarded S1 Tech Services, LLC a grant of $15,000.00 through its Community First Accelerate Grants for Small Business program. S1 Tech Services, … more

9/16/24

Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In County

Cyndy Howard, Environmental Health Director for the Montgomery County Health Department, has recently stated that routine mosquito testing has identified mosquito samples testing positive for West … more

9/16/24

Willow Lane Spa Welcomed To Litchfield

On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Litchfield community welcomed it’s newest business as Willow Lane Spa opened their doors. Members of the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Board were in attendance to … more

9/16/24

Owner Heather Edwards is celebrating 20 years of business at Fusion Dance Center with locations in Hillsboro and Greenville. She is pictured above at the Hillsboro studio with a mural created by a former student.

Fusion Dance Celebrates 20 Years

They’re “Dancing Through the Decades” this season at Fusion Dance Center in Hillsboro and Greenville. Heather Edwards, a native of Highland, opened the studio first in Greenville in … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 9/16/24

Greenwood Family Hosts Their 82nd Annual Reunion

The 82nd annual Greenwood Reunion was held Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Coffeen Global Methodist Church Annex. Thirty-six family members were in attendance and enjoyed a 12:30 p.m. carry-in lunch. The … more

9/16/24

Fisher Couple To Perform At New Hope Baptist

New Hope Baptist Church is welcoming Mark and Pam Fisher to perform on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. at the church, located at 1303 N. 18th Ave. in Litchfield. The Fishers perform Southern Gospel … more

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