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The Historical Society of Montgomery County will be hosting the second annual Christmas House Tour on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. Pictured above on the left is the Ware’s Grove Lutheran Church, located at 69 Waresgrove Ln. in Butler, and at right is the Whitworth house, located at 8 Old Oaks Dr. in Hillsboro.
Historical Society Plans Christmas House Tour
A modern Hillsboro home and a rural church built in the mid-1800s are among the three houses and three churches on the second annual Christmas House Tour sponsored by the Historical Society of … more
Hillsboro Firefighters Host Annual Christmas Basket Program
Members of the Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department are organizing their 68th annual Christmas Basket Program. The volunteers will again be collecting canned goods and other non-perishable items from … more
November Ceremony Will Honor Suicide Survivors
Cross Over Ministries in Montgomery County is planning a special ceremony in honor of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. The ceremony will be held at Rountree … more
Taylor Springs To Host Annual Food, Toy Drive
Applications for the annual Food and Toy Drive in Taylor Springs will be available starting Monday, Nov. 25, in the lobby of the Taylor Springs Village Hall. Completed forms should be returned in the … more
Pictured above, Kurt Aumann of Nokomis at right, takes bids for a designer Dooney and Bourke handbag. Displaying the purses are Stephanie Stoyanot, at left, and her sister, Stacy Mayfield. Their evening wear is provided by MyFormals of Litchfield.
Purse Auction Sets New Fundraising Record
Sold! Now in its 18th year, the “It’s in the Bag” purse auction set a new fundraising record on Thursday evening, Nov. 14, bringing in more than $25,000 for the Hillsboro Health … more
Santa Claus Makes Stop In Fillmore
After making his list and checking it twice, Santa Claus stopped by the Village of Fillmore on Saturday evening, Nov. 16, where he greeted nearly 60 youngsters of all ages. Let’s Grow Fillmore … more
The Boro Bar is back! Last year’s Willy-Wonka inspired event returns, with 50 golden tickets hidden this year, featuring prizes from 30 local businesses. Bars are for sale at The Sweet Spot, The Journal-News and several other participating locations.
The Boro Bar Returns To Local Shelves
Last year, The Sweet Spot unveiled The Boro Bar, Willy Wonka inspired chocolate bars custom designed for Hillsboro featuring five golden tickets randomly hidden inside. Ticket recipients won candy … more
LANCER LINES • Girls Basketball Season Tips Off Tonight
Welcome back, Lancers! I hope your week has been going well so far. The Lancers have a few upcoming events next week, so let’s get into it! Both the boys’ and girls’ basketball, as … more
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REDSKIN REVIEW • Lady Redskins Tip Off In Home Opener
Happy Monday, Redskin fans! The weather cooled down this past week, making it feel like basketball season outside. Both the boys and girls teams spent this past week in the gym preparing for their … more
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More than 40 past, present, and most likely future, queens gathered at the Litchfield Community Center for Brianna Wolf Photography’s second annual Queen Event. This year’s theme was Queen Barbie, because, obviously, pink goes with everything, even a tiara.
Come On Queen Barbie, Let’s Go Party...
With the stage adorned with beautiful pink dresses donated by My Formals, Brianna Wolf of Brianna Wolf Photography hosted her second annual Queen Event on Nov. 10, at the Litchfield Community Center. … more
Members of Newkomis met on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at The Vault to discuss the MAPPING program and work on identifying community goals.
Newkomis Meets To Discuss MAPPING Program
Newkomis met on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at The Vault to continue meeting for the MAPPING program offered through the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs. Throughout the course of the meetings, … more
Illinois Route 127 To Close Monday For Improvements
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the closure of Illinois 127 in Taylor Springs beginning Monday, Nov. 18. The closure is necessary to complete culvert repairs to allow unrestricted … more
Pictured above are Rachel Treece of the post office and Postmaster Lynn Perkins in her eagle costume with a giveaway table, which featured informational pamphlets, lapel pins, ink pens and bracelets raising awareness for breast cancer.
Raymond Post Office Raises Breast Cancer Awareness
The Raymond Post Office teamed up with Melinda Slightom of Raymond and the Montgomery County Breast Cancer Support Group to have a series of informational tables and posters set up in the post office … more
Pictured above, from the left, are Melanie Sherer of the Hillsboro Angel Tree project and Kylie Kirby of Hillsboro Health Fitness and Aquatics.
Angel Trees Now Available At Hillsboro Locations
Volunteers with the Hillsboro Angel Tree project have been decking the halls this holiday season, with trees installed at Hillsboro Health Fitness and Aquatics (formerly Fusion) and Hillsboro … more
Pictured above is Pam Marley of Fillmore with many of the blanket donations.
Marley Family Collects Donations For Tennessee
The Marley family of Fillmore is helping to make the holidays brighter for residents of Pigeon Forge, TN. Family members collected blankets and other items, which will be delivered to Tennessee. … more
Pictured above are board members of the Montgomery County Cancer Association. In front, from the left are Vice President Joyce Lipe, President Linda Klotz and Treasurer Viki Bradley. Standing behind are Trina Britton, Zach Wygal, Tina Hagemeier, Marla Marley, Pam Myers, Susie Galer, Brenda Cobetto, Carolyn DeWerff, Carol Woods and Leann Coots. Not present for the photo were Secretary Shelley Halleman, Patient Financial Assistance Coordinator Daniel Britton and Grantee Coordinator Pacey DeWitt.
MCCA Honors Volunteers This November
The Montgomery County Cancer Association (MCCA) held its annual Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Taylor Springs Community Center. Vice President Joyce Lipe opened the evening by … more
Nancy Redman is pictured above delivering her presentation to fifty Inland Bird Banding Association members during the organization’s annual meeting held from Oct. 25 to 27 in Little Rock, AR.
Nancy Redman Joins IBBA For Annual Meeting
The Inland Bird Banding Association (IBBA) is an organization interested in the serious study of birds, their conservation and ecology. Organized in 1922, originally for bird banders in the central … more
PANTHER PRESS • Panther Athletes Tip Off For Winter Sports
Hello Panthers! We have a full week of school ahead as we reach the halfway mark of the second quarter. It's hard to believe how quickly this year is flying by! Last week, at the home … more
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HHS Students Earn Topper Pride Award Recognition
The Topper Pride Award is earned by one student from each grade level each quarter at Hillsboro High School. Nominations are submitted by faculty for a student showing exemplified characteristics in … more
Hope McBrain Hired As New Hillsboro Superintendent
Hillsboro School District announced the hiring of Hope McBrain as the next district superintendent, following closed session at their Tuesday, Nov. 12, meeting at the unit … more
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