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The Nokomis Lions Club met at Nokomis Town Pump Bowling Alley on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 6:45 p.m. President Jim Rupert called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. Lion Ruthie Wimbley, …
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12/16/24
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All faculty and staff from Hillsboro School District participated in a poverty simulation offered by University of Illinois Extension at Hillsboro Junior High School on Friday, Nov. 8. The simulation …
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12/16/24
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The Illinois Flag Commission selected its Top 10 finalists for the state flag redesign contest with public voting slated to begin in January.
Members of the commission could select up to 10 of …
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12/16/24
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The Calvary Baptist Bible Quiz team went to Janesville, WI, on Saturday, Dec. 7, for the monthly quiz meet. Only two of the team members were able to participate this month, Charlotte and Katie …
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12/16/24
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Happy Monday, Redskin fans! We’ve officially made it to the last week of school before winter break!
Last week, the basketball teams competed well. The Lady Redskins took on Ramsey last …
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by Grace DeWerff at Nokomis
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12/16/24
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Hello Panthers!
It’s the final week of school before holiday break. The district schools will be in session all week, but be sure to check the schedule for details on the high …
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by Claudia Deren at Litchfield
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12/16/24
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More than a dozen teams joined the fun to help raise over $2,000 for the Harvest of Hope Food Pantry in Hillsboro at a trivia night fundraiser on Saturday evening, Dec. 7, at The Lodge on Main in …
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Litchfield High School and Litchfield Middle School band and choir students were selected to participate in this year's ILMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association) District festival on Saturday, …
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The Hillsboro Lions Club made a $500 donation to Operation ELF on Monday, Dec. 2, presenting a check to Sara Zumwalt, Kerry Hopkins and Melissa Hopkins of the Litchfield organization. Operation ELF …
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12/16/24
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Members of the Montgomery County Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Hillsboro. In addition to the regular agenda, the board …
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by Mary (Galer)
Herschelman
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12/12/24
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Christmas is just around the corner, and the Nokomis community is holding this year’s second annual Snowkomis event on Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14 in downtown Nokomis. Downtown Main …
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The Hillsboro School Board meeting kicked off with a pleasant surprise as the HHS Chamber Singers performed a trio of Christmas songs on Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, at the district office. Led by choir …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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12/12/24
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The final official Shop Hillsboro event of the year is set for Sunday, Dec. 15, just in time to finish up your Christmas shopping at some local small businesses. The City of Hillsboro and The …
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12/12/24
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At its Monday, Dec. 9, regular meeting, the Nokomis City Council voted to recommend Joletta Hill to the Nokomis-Witt Ambulance Service Board. Hill is a former Ambulance Service Manager. Last year the …
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by Ben Schwarm
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12/12/24
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Montgomery County communities are definitely dressed in holiday style this Christmas season with beautiful light displays all across the county.
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Local Hillsboro High School English teacher Jason Burke has recently released his first children’s book, Just Lucky I Guess , with help from local illustrator Danielle Seago.
The book was …
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12/12/24
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Welcome back, Topper Nation!
As of today, there are only 13 days until Christmas Day! With such a fast-approaching date, students are busy studying for their final exams. The answer to last …
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by Milla Anderson at Hillsboro High
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12/12/24
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Jazmin Seaton Hobson and Jonah Elvidge (seated in center) were named Homecoming King and Queen as part of the Lincolnwood High School Homecoming Dance held on Saturday, Dec. 7, in the Lincolnwood …
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A car accident claimed the life of a Litchfield woman on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Connie Frerichs of Litchfield was driving a Hyundai Santa Fe southbound on Washboard Trail and was stopped at a …
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12/12/24
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After nearly 50 years of service to central Illinois, The Macoupin County Journal will publish its final edition on Monday, Dec. 23.
“It is with a heavy heart we’ve made this …
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