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The number of new coronavirus cases continued to decline last week, and the Montgomery County Health Department continued to administer vaccinations.
According to health department numbers, there …
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2/22/21
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The February meeting of the Nokomis School Board was called to order on Tuesday, Feb. 16, by President Chad Ruppert, with Superintendent Scott Doerr, board members Joe Gasparich, Steve Janssen, Denny …
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by Randy Rieke
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2/22/21
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The Litchfield School Board got an in-depth look at a robust summer school plan the district is planning this year, as part of their regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening, Feb. 18, at Sihler …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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2/22/21
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Opera House Brewing Company in downtown Hillsboro is known for its signature craft beers, brewed right in the basement of their Main Street building.
However, one night a month, owners Anthony and …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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2/18/21
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Four people face felony meth indictments from a grand jury convened in early February, according to Montgomery County State’s Attorney Andrew Affrunti.
Kenneth J. Costello, 53, of Harvel, …
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2/18/21
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For the first three days this week, Montgomery County remains at a 1.8 percent positivity rate–the same rate as last week–for new COVID-19 coronavirus cases.
According to the …
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2/18/21
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Six of Montgomery County’s 20 municipalities have contested races for mayor or village president in the consolidated election on Tuesday, April 6, a ballot from which voters will also select …
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2/18/21
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On Friday, March 13, 2020, the Lanphier High School boys basketball team was scheduled to play Lincoln in the sectional championship on the Railers’ home floor. That game never happened due to …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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2/18/21
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The Holiday Shop in downtown Hillsboro is a warm and welcoming environment.
Shop owners Ross and Marie Owens are friendly and eager to help make your holidays special. After witnessing their …
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by Amanda Niemann
The Story Project
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2/18/21
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While hearts have always been synonymous with February and Valetine’s Day, one particular heart has extra special meaning this year for one Litchfield couple.
James Randle had a life-saving …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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2/16/21
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The Montgomery County Health Department does not want Super Bowl parties to turn into super spreaders, so is encouraging anyone who attended such gatherings to get tested for COVID-19.
The health …
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2/16/21
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With heavy hearts, members of the Waggoner Centennial Players have announced the decision to cancel this year’s annual dinner theater, due to the ongoing pandemic.
However, in order to …
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2/16/21
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The Hillsboro Area Health Foundation annual Valentine Gala had a different feel this year. Instead of celebrity waiters in vests and bow ties, this year’s event featured a few hearty …
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2/16/21
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Litchfield High School senior Caleb Jurgena was awarded fourth place in this year’s Illinois State Voice of Democracy program.
The award was presented on Saturday, Feb. 13, at a hybrid …
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2/16/21
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In the fall of 1820, John Tillson Jr., Hiram Rountree, Israel Seward and Eleaser Townsend presented a petition to the still-infant Illinois state legislature, asking that a new county be detached …
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2/11/21
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Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that the state plans to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to individuals of all ages who have comorbidities and underlying conditions by Feb. 25.
Speaking at …
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by Tim Kirsininkas, Capitol News Illinois
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2/11/21
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“The bicentennial is a time to celebrate, not just in the festive sense, but also in a more profound sense of renewal and recommitment; therefore, we dedicate our bicentennial to achievement to …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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2/11/21
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Hillsboro’s four person city council (Mayor pro tem/Finance Commissioner Katie Duncan, Utility Commissioner Don Downs, Public Safety Commissioner Michael Murphy, and Streets, Public Properties …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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2/11/21
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Mayor Mike Holliday called the scheduled meeting of the Nokomis City Council to order on Monday, Feb. 8, with council members present Commissioners Louis Stauder, Derek Durbin and Jocko Nash, along …
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by Randy Rieke
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2/11/21
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With all board members present by conference call, the Schram City Village Board approved a three-year contract with Dynegy Energy for electrical aggregation for the pumping stations during their …
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by Bethany Martin
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2/11/21
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