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The inaugural Canines and Cars event drew 55 vehicles to Fred B. Johnson Park in Nokomis on Saturday, Sept. 16, as a fundraiser for Montgomery County Animal Control. Final donations are still coming …
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9/21/23
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The City of Coffeen will host its annual Fall Fest event this Saturday, Sept. 23, beginning at 11 a.m. in Washington Park.
Craft vendors will be set up from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and there is still …
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9/21/23
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“If you needed something, Jeff would be right there to help,” said Farmersville-Waggoner Fire Chief Mike Webb. “He did a lot of things that he didn’t ever want credit …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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9/21/23
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The Christian Church of Litchfield located at 131 Yaeger Lake Trail, will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a special service on Sunday, Oct. 1, beginning at 6 p.m. Members past and present, …
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9/21/23
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Two contractors submitted bids to construct a new building on the Hillsboro High School campus during a bid opening on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 14, at the unit office. Harold O’Shea Builders …
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9/18/23
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A company that hopes to place energy-producing wind turbines in the Panhandle area of Montgomery County hosted an open house to explain the project on Thursday, Sept. 14, in Girard. UKA North …
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9/18/23
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The members of Mt. Moriah #51 AF&AM and the Illinois Grand Lodge officers invite the public to attend the re-dedication of the Masonic Lodge and celebration of its 175th anniversary. Illinois …
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9/18/23
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Montgomery County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser encourages eligible residents who wish to register to vote or update their voter registration to take advantage of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, …
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9/18/23
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A little rain on Saturday evening, Sept. 16, couldn’t dampen the spirits of the newly crowned Raymond Celebration royalty. Pictured above, in front, are 2023 Mister Muscle Jesse Carron and 2023 …
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9/18/23
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Viva Las Vegas was the theme of this year's Raymond Celebration parade, which stepped off on Friday evening, Sept. 16, through downtown Raymond. Taking home top honors in the golf cart division was …
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9/18/23
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Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo! And just like that, the Fairy Godmother Boutique has returned to Litchfield High School just in time for the annual Homecoming dance on Saturday evening, Sept. 23. The boutique, …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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9/18/23
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Riders with the Gold Star Mission project will come through Litchfield this week, as part of a 500-mile bicyle ride. The cyclists will be arriving in Litchfield around 4:30 p.m. and will gather at …
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9/18/23
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It was their night to shine as Hadleigh Millburg and Jesse Carron were crowned winners in the 2023 Little Miss Independence and 2023 Mister Muscle competition as part of this year’s Raymond …
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9/18/23
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The night didn’t go exactly as they expected, as a mid-pageant downpour moved the crowning of the new Raymond Celebration Miss Independence and Junior Miss Independence inside the Knights of …
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9/18/23
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Witt Veterans Memorial is still working on raising funds to build their memorial, and during the Witt Labor Day celebration, donations were received throughout the weekend with help from Hero’s …
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9/18/23
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The Litchfield Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 416 N. Madison in Litchfiled at 4:46 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14. Upon arrival, the first unit found a two-story house …
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9/18/23
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Dorothy "Dot" Pinkston led the way as this year's 2023 Grand Marshal for the Raymond Celebration parade on Saturday evening, Sept. 16. Pinkston was born in West Frankfort on Oct. 6, 1927 to Italian …
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Hillsboro High School students enrolled in the Building Trades classes are working hard constructing a new pavilion in Central Park, with a pair of picnic tables and a perfect location near the …
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9/14/23
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Animal control facility policies, a budget deficit and special use funds were the topic of discussion at the regular monthly board meeting for members of the …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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9/14/23
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Members of the Hillsboro School Board approved a $29.4 million budget for fiscal year 2024 during their meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the unit office. The action came after a budget hearing that …
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by Mike Plunkett
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9/14/23
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