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Jenna Durbin of Hillsboro (pictured with her nephew, Huntley Durbin, who won a silver ticket)
Lucky Winners Find Golden Tickets
These lucky winners are all smiles after finding a golden ticket in their ‘Boro Bar, a joint promotion between Hillsboro businesses The Sweet Spot and The Orpheum Theatre ahead of the premier … more
Derik Reiser of Old Herald Brewery and Distrillery in Collinsville, left, unveiled a new product at Opera House Brewing Company in Hillsboro with owner Tony Marcolini, right.
New Ardent Spirits Line Debuts At Opera House
Ardent Spirits in Collinsville debuted a new spirit line at Opera House Brewing Company in Hillsboro during a special event on Wednesday, Nov. 8. “It was sold out,” Opera House owner Tony … more
County Board Approves $11.6 Million Budget
The third time was the charm for members of the Montgomery County Board who voted 9-3 to approve an $11.6 million general fund budget. Discussion was sometimes … more
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Nokomis Council Faces Water Issues
The Nokomis City Council met in its regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 13 and, once again, repairing the city’s water and sewer operations took center stage in the discussions. The council … more
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Hillsboro. City crews installed lighted snowflakes on the power poles up and down Main Street on Monday, Nov. 13.
Hillsboro Community Prepares For Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Hillsboro. City crews installed lighted snowflakes on the power poles up and down Main Street on Monday, Nov. 13. The following day, they … more
Above, seniors Gabe Armentrout (#44) and Brady Schmedeke gave fans a taste of things to come for the Lincolnwood-Morrisonville boys basketball team on Friday, Nov. 10, with the Lancers' annual preview night.
Basketball Season Returns
This week all four Montgomery County high school girls basketball teams hit the floor for the first time this season, with Lincolnwood and Nokomis earning wins in their debuts. Next week it’s … more
Pictured above are the limited time ‘Boro Bars’ being sold by The Sweet Spot and Orpheum theatre over the next month. Five golden tickets are hidden, and winners will receive a free year of candy and movies.
Five Golden Tickets Hidden In ‘Boro’ Bars
In anticipation of the new “Wonka” movie premiering on Friday, Dec. 15, Hillsboro’s Orpheum Theatre and The Sweet Spot have partnered to reimagine Wonka’s Golden Ticket … more
In the couple’s costume category, first place went to the Aladdin-themed costume by Karmyn Cox and Bryce Pavolka, pictured above.
Music Trivia Night Benefits AVM Research
In honor of October being AVM (arteriovenous malformation) Awareness month, Ayden's AVM Army hosted a music trivia and Halloween costume contest on Saturday, Oct. 28, in Nokomis. The contest was led … more
Annual Snowkomis Is Coming To Town
Grab your jingle bells and mark your calendar for this year’s annual Snowkomis event on Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 in downtown Nokomis. Downtown Main St. will be lined with Christmas … more
Nokomis Residents Invited To ‘Deck The House’
Christmastime is just around the corner, and this year the city of Nokomis is holding a ‘Deck The House’ holiday outdoor decorating contest. Any residents that live within five miles of … more
Pictured above, the winning group at the annual HJHS Halloween Dance. In the back row, from the left are Kylee Furness, Bailey Chappelear, Kaelyn Benning, Gracelyn Crayne, Layla Blankenship and Aubree Rogers. In the front row are Skylar Scroggins, Nataleigh Jackson, Kaelin Cress, Emma Andrews and Piper Walk.
HJHS Halloween Dance Brings Out The Best
Hillsboro Junior High School held their annual Halloween Dance on Friday night, Oct. 27. The annual costume contest brought out some of the spookiest looks in town. Winners were awarded in six … more
Planning Commission Discusses TIF Grants
Chairman Barb Hewitt called the Nov. 14 meeting of the Hillsboro Planning Commission to order at 12:33 with secretary Don Karban and Commissioners Rex Brown, David Powell, Mike Ryan, and Dave Booher … more
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Members of the Mid-State Collectors Club presented a donation to the MCCA on Nov. 9. Pictured above, in front, from the left are Jake Blankenship, Judy Probst and Della Niemann. In back are MCCA Treasurer Viki Bradley, Andy Theriac and Jim Niemann.
MCCA Honors Fundraising Teams In November
Members of the Montgomery County Cancer Association (MCCA) held their annual recognition dinner on Thursday evening, Nov. 9, at the Taylor Springs Community Center, to honor this year’s … more
Donations are still needed for the completion of this project, and are very much appreciated. Donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 44, Witt, IL 62094 or taken directly to Security National Bank in Witt for deposit.
Progress Continues At Witt Veterans’ Memorial
Progress continues at the Witt Veterans’ Memorial project. This fall, Tyler Yemm and his concrete crew poured the wall this fall. Weather permitting, Brett Seward will be placing the stone on … more
Panama United Methodist Invites All To Bell Service
The 32nd annual Memorial Bell Service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 9 a.m. at the Panama United Methodist Church, located at 203 Cleveland Ave. There are 457 bells that will be hung before the … more
Pictured above, HSHS St. Francis Hospital representatives Paula Endress, director of philanthropy, and Jim Timpe, president and CEO, accept a generous contribution of $10,000 for the hospital’s Cancer Care Center from Linda Klotz, president of the MCCA.
MCCA Donates To St. Francis Hospital
The Montgomery County Cancer Association (MCCA) recently presented a $10,000 donation to HSHS St. Francis Hospital for their Cancer Care Center. HSHS St. Francis Hospital President and CEO Jim Timpe … more
Pictured above, Yvonne Robinson of Litchfield stands as the Litchfield High School band plays the Armed Forces medley. Robinson served in the armed forces and was a part of operation Desert Storm. She is the mother of Litchfield High School track coach Anthony Robinson.
Litchfield High School Honors Veterans
Students at Litchfield High School gathered on Thursday, Nov. 9 for their annual Veteran’s Assembly in Simmons Gym, as the student body was joined by members of the community who have served in … more
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Pictured above are the Montgomery County 4-H members. Front row, from left to right is Aiden Bowman, Connor Schmidt, Thomas Marley, Madison Monk, Evan Cobetto and Mason Cooper. Middle row is Emmalyn Norris, Allison Norris, Abilene Norris, Grace King, Kinley Stolte, Katelyn Marley, Hailey Bowman and Kelby Cobetto. Back row is Travis Broers, Kohen Stolte, Emma Hughes, Amanda Niemann, Bond Knodle, Ethan Marley, Fallon Knodle, Kaden Brown, Emily Monk, Abigail Monk and Jase Cooper.
County 4-H Celebrates Members’ Achievements
On Sunday, Nov. 12, Montgomery County 4-H held its annual achievement celebration at the Montgomery County Extension office. Members were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2022-2023 4-H … more
Lawmakers Approve Plan For Small-Scale Nuclear Development
Lawmakers on Thursday approved a proposal that would allow companies to develop new nuclear power generation in Illinois for the first time since 1987. … more
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Don Walcher, along with other members of the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard, offer a 21-gun salute to conclude this year’s Veterans’ Day program in Hillsboro.
Hillsboro Pauses To Remember Veterans
“The best definition I have ever heard for a veteran is ‘Someone who, at one point in their life wrote a blank check made payable to The United States of America for an amount up to and … more
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