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A Clarification On Last Month's City Council
Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs is clarifying some comments that were reported from the Nov. 19 meeting of the Hillsboro City Council. In the story that appeared in the Nov. 21 edition, it was reported … more
TCCU Scholarship Voting Now Open
Voting to determine the eight winners of $1000 education awards from Taylorville Community Credit Union has begun and will continue through Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Now in its 11th year, TCCU’s … more
As is tradition during the most wonderful time of the year, Santa was in town at Bank and Trust in Raymond on Saturday. He's pictured above with Weston and Stockton Brown at Bank & Trust.
Raymond Community Gears Up For Christmas
The Village of Raymond had its own Winter Wonderland of sorts as the community held its annual Christmas Mall event on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Raymond Knights of Columbus Hall. There were over … more
More Than 100 Join Christmas House Tour Event
More than 100 visitors enjoyed the three homes and three churches on this year’s Christmas House Tour sponsored by the Historical Society of Montgomery County. Hosts and participants alike … more
Pictured above, from the left are Lions Greg Schoen, Sharon Schoen, Kyle Furness and James Hertel, Melanie Sherer of the Angel Tree program and Lions Earl Meier and Daniel Robbins.
Hillsboro Lions Donate To Angel Tree Program
Members of the Hillsboro Lions Club made a $780 donation to the Hillsboro Angel Tree program during their meeting on Monday evening, Nov. 18. The Angel Tree provides Christmas gifts to families in … more
Pictured above, Shana and Sharon Hough and Carolyn Landrey enjoy their afternoon of crafting.
Rooted Home Hosts Winter Wreath Workshop
The Rooted Home in Farmersville held their much anticipated Winter Wreath Workshop on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Docs in Girard. Participants enjoyed an afternoon of crafting a beautiful and unique winter … more
Woodland Assessment Changes Will Not Go In Effect
Montgomery County Board Chairman Doug Donaldson announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27, that assessment changes made this year due to timberland reclassification statutory requirements will not go into … more
Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs officially lit the Christmas tree in downtown Hillsboro at the culmination of this year’s Imagine Hillsboro Small Town Christmas event on Saturday, Nov. 30. A large crowd attended the tree lighting, as well as the lighted parade just before it. Earlier in the day, festivities included visits with Santa, kids’ games, a vendor event and holiday contests. 
Christmastime Comes To Hillsboro
Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs officially lit the Christmas tree in downtown Hillsboro at the culmination of this year’s Imagine Hillsboro Small Town Christmas event on Saturday, Nov. 30. A large … more
rom the left are Randy McFarlin, Vicki LIpe, Darla McFarlin and Brian Hess.
Community Gathers Together Again
The Hillsboro community gathered together again for the 33rd annual Community Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 28, at The Event Center of Montgomery County in Taylor Springs. Just over 600 meals … more
When Jim Whalen’s great-grandfather, Martin Brown, purchased land three miles southeast of Farmersville, it’s hard to imagine that he expected the family farm to still be thriving a century and a half later. From the left are Brad Whalen, Bill Whalen, Rylan Whalen (kneeling), Jim Whalen and Aaron Whalen, who represent the fourth, fifth and sixth generations of the farm family.
Whalens Celebrate 150 Years Of Farming
The James W. Whalen Family Farm has been certitifed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture as a member of the Sesquicentennial Farm Program. According to Jerry Costello II, Director of the … more
Nokomis City Council Holds Brief Session
    With two commissioners absent and a thin agenda, the Nokomis City Council breezed through its Monday, Nov. 25, regular meeting. Commissioners Tisha Morris and Scott Arkebauer … more
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Witt Council Members Take Care Of Business
Mayor Tim Taylor called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the recent Witt City Council meeting. Council members present … more
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Santa’s House will be present in Litchfield throughout the month of December.
Santa, House, Appear In Litchfield For Holidays
Both Santa and his house will be in Litchfield throughout the month of December. As part of the Christmas Walk in Downtown Litchfield on Saturday, Dec. 21, Santa will be at The Briar Rose from 10 … more
REDSKIN REVIEW • German Club Heads To Christkindlmarket
Happy Monday, Redskin fans! I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving and the first snowfall of the season. Let’s catch up on how the Redskins spent their fall break! The Lady … more
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PANTHER PRESS • FCCLA Club Shops For Angel Tree
Hello, Panthers! I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday break! Now, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. School resumes on Monday, Dec. 2. Recently at LHS, a select group … more
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Judge Hantla Swears In County Officials
Judge Kit Hantla presided over a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 27, at the new courthouse in downtown Hillsboro, for three county officials re-elected earlier in the month. Each … more
Storm Named CNB Student Of The Month
CNB Bank and Trust in downtown Hillsboro named Hillsboro High School senior Lauren Storm as the Student of the Month for the month of November. Storm is the daughter of Tim and Sara Storm of … more
Brown’s Insurance in Hillsboro recently made a $900 donation to the Montgomery County Breast Cancer Support Group (MCBCSG). Pictured above, from the left, are Katie Hopley and Dianne Hampton of Brown’s Insurance, Ruth Leonard of MCBCSG, Lori Erskine, Mary Brown, Susan Taylor and Diane Hendricks, all of Brown’s Insurance. Not pictured is Lisa Bertolis of Brown’s Insurance.
Brown’s Insurance Donates To MCBCSG
For the past three years, Brown’s Insurance has proudly participated in Breast Cancer Awareness Month by giving back to the community. Every October, the business donates $10 to breast cancer … more
Attendees of the Project Third Day-Panhandle had a chance to take a photo with Santa. Pictured above, from the left, are Lily Barnes, Meadow Jeffers, Kerrigan Meyer, Kaylynn Barnes, Katrina Millburg, Santa, Mia O’Connell and Avery O’Connell.
Project Third Day Holds Ornament Party
Santa came to Raymond early on Saturday, Nov. 16 to help raise funds for Project Third Day-Panhandle as part of the ornament party held at The Living Center. Attendees had the opportunity to have … more
Pictured above are the Rev. Joe Lawson, Director Of Missions for the Rehoboth Baptist Association, the Rev. Mike Plummer, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Hillsboro, Florence and Ron Clark, Sonny and April Leetham along with Deacon Chairman Louis Lang.
Calvary Baptist Church Names Two New Deacons
On Sunday, November 3, Calvary Baptist Church had a very special service during their 10 a.m. worship service. An ordination council convened at 9 a.m. to question two candidates to serve as deacons … more
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