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Addison Niehaus takes her time finding eggs hidden at Beckemeyer Elementary School in Hillsboro on Saturday morning, March 23. This year, the Community Easter Egg Hunt, was sponsored the Greater Hillsboro Ministerial Fellowship, with more than 4,000 eggs hidden on the school grounds. A golden egg was awarded in each of four age groups. For more from this year's hunt, see page 8A.

More than 4,000 eggs were hidden as part of the Greater Hillsboro Ministerial Fellowship at Beckemeyer Elementary School on Saturday, March 23. Four lucky winners found golden eggs in their age group … more

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Members of the Historical Society of Montgomery County toured Steve and Patty Beal’s M&M Museum in Waggoner on Thursday, March 21. Pictured above, from the left, are Bob Calvert, Anita Pence, Carol Calvert, Lori Hewitt, Linda Zimmer, Donna Wille, Linda Guthrie,Terry Guthrie, Merle Imler and Nancy Slepicka.

Historical Society Tours Two Local Museums

Members of the Historical Society of Montgomery County got a taste of the unique and mind-boggling collection of Steve and Patty Beal on Thursday, March 21, when they visited the couple’s M … more

3/25/24

Ross Lay, pictured above, has been farming in Montgomery County for the past 80 years. He was honored for his committment to agriculture with the 2024 St. Isidore’s Friend of Agriculture Award.

HSHS St. Francis Ag Honors Local Farmers

On Monday morning, March 18, farmers from across Montgomery and Macoupin Counties enjoyed a Farm Family event at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. The event was held by … more

by Isaiah Atkins | 3/25/24

Natural Resources Group Discusses Lake Updates

All committee members of Hillsboro’s Natural Resources Committee were present for their bi-monthly meeting in city hall on Wednesday, March 20, to hear reports from … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 3/25/24

Pictured above, in front, from the left are Nicole Lanahan of Got Your Six Support Dogs with Rooster the Dog. In back are Sons of AmVets Commander Rick Shoultz, Ladies Auxiliary Secretary Diane Carnduff, Ladies Auxiliary President Missy Owens and Past Post Commander and current Financial Officer Cindy Brune.

Litchfield AmVets Donate To Support Dogs Group

Members of the Litchfield AmVets Post 16 organization made a donation to the Got Your Six Support Dogs organization on Saturday morning, March 23. Got Your Six Support Dogs supports veterans and … more

3/25/24

I-Cash Program Coming To Raymond

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ staff will be at the Village of Raymond on Thursday, March 28 to help reunite citizens with missing money through the I-Cash program. Thousands of … more

3/25/24

Pictured above is Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs, at right, with Mable Murray.

Hillsboro Mayor Helps With Meals On Wheels

The CEFS Meals on Wheels program hosted the Mayors for Meals Day on Wednesday, March 6. Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs showed his support of the seniors in the community by delivering meals to home-bound … more

3/25/24

Applications Open For Law Career Scholarship

Applications for the McWilliams Family Law Scholarship are currently open. In 2001, the family of the late Attorney J. Bert and Jane (White) McWilliams, lifelong residents of Montgomery County, … more

3/25/24

Shay Jones, Old Settler’s Royalty, Imagine Hillsboro Snow Queen Royalty, Witt Royalty, Montgomery County Fair Queens, Raymond Independence Jr. Miss, Pana Tri-County Teen Miss were all in attendance.

Stamp Out Cancer Team Hosts Princess Party

Stamp Out Cancer Team Rock, Paper, Sisters held a Princess Tea Party on Saturday, March 16, at the Challacombe House in Hillsboro. Shay Jones, Old Settler’s Royalty, Imagine Hillsboro Snow … more

3/25/24

Public Invited to Share Views on Health Issues

HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Montgomery County Health Department and Macoupin County Public Health Department are asking residents of Montgomery and Macoupin counties to complete a short survey about … more

3/25/24

Litchfield High School Wraps Production Of Mean Girls This March

Cast and crew of the Litchfield High School production of Mean Girls wrapped up this year’s show with four performances March 21-24, at the W.D. Kilton Fine Arts Center, located inside the … more

3/25/24

Litchfield School Board Sets Fogleman Award

Following a presentation from Chad Ruppert and Roger Krabbe of Bank and Trust, members of the Litchfield School Board unanimously set this year's Fogleman Trust Scholarship at $2,800. The … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 3/21/24

Only 20 percent of Montgomery County voters participated in the primary election on Tuesday, March 19.

County Primary Sees Low Voter Turnout

Montgomery County Democrats and Republicans alike filled out their ballots for the General Primary Election on Tuesday, March 19. The Democrat ballot was empty of contested county races, while the … more

3/21/24

Hillsboro Man Nominated To Historical Society Board

The Illinois State Historical Society has announced that a Hillsboro man, Jeffrey Dunn, is among five nominees to be elected to three-year terms on the society's board of directors during its annual … more

3/21/24

New Superintendent Faces Madison County Charges

Dr. Kelly L. McClain of Edwardsville, faces three charges in Madison County from March 1. Dr. McClain, who is the incoming Litchfield Superintendent of Schools, was charged with driving under the … more

3/21/24

Nokomis Police Release Name Of Alleged Shooter

Nokomis Police Chief Talon Burton has released the name of the alleged shooter, from the incident on Friday evening, March 15, at Dollar General in Nokomis. Nokomis Police was dispatched to the … more

3/21/24

Labor Leader Visits Hillsboro Council About Upcoming Project

A standing room only crowd of visitors attended the Hillsboro City Council meeting on Tuesday night, March 19, primarily to support the presentation of labor leader Eric Oller. He and the laborers he … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 3/21/24

Longhair, Johnson And Lafikes Bring The Magic

By Cayden Huber “I feel connected to this community very strongly,” said local magician Professor Longhair, also known as Randy Thompson. Professor Longhair is well known for his … more

3/21/24

Pictured above, in front, from the left are Willow McSperritt, Calie Martincic, Clara Armbruster, Hazel Holshouser, Kate Cunningham, Ella Reynolds and Ainsley Pollard. In back are Kenna Weiss, Lauren Storm, Avery Reynolds, Claire Trader, Emily Irvine, Brylee Connor, Miah Garmon, Brynn Connor, Audrey Billington and Shayla Sikorski.

Fusion Dancers Earn Competition Awards

Dancers from Hillsboro and Greenville Fusion Dance Center's competition team showcased their talent and dedication at the Positive Vibes Regional Dance Competition held in Godfrey, from March 9-11. … more

3/21/24

Shoal Creek Fire Department hosted its annual awards banquet on Saturday evening, March 16, at their station in Sorento. In front, from the left, are Shoal Creek Firefighter of the Year Daniel Revell and Special Recognition Award winner Chief David Caulk. In back, from the left, are board members Gerald Knight, Vice President Donald Sturgeon, President Brett Kunkel and Daniel Fenton.

Shoal Creek Firefighters Receive Awards

The Shoal Creek Fire Department held its annual awards banquet on Saturday, March 16, at their station in Sorento. The evening began with a meal prepared by Fema’s Catering of Benld as … more

by Cayden Huber | 3/21/24