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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Hillsboro as the signature white snowflakes and lights outlining downtown buildings have been lit. Pictured above, Jaimann Ellis installs …
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11/12/24
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Hello Panthers! This week, there was no school on Monday, Nov. 11, due to Veterans Day. Last Friday, LHS held a Veterans Day assembly where the band and choir performed wonderful pieces, and members …
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by Claudia Deren at Litchfield
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11/12/24
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A mutual desire to quench one’s thirst led to an impromptu meeting of three local area Vietnam War veterans—all brothers—and a former Nokomis Marine Corps officer and Vietnam War …
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11/12/24
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Happy Monday, Redskin fans! I hope everyone had a great week, let’s catch up on what the Redskins were up to. On Tuesday night, volleyball faced Father McGivney for their first round of …
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by Grace DeWerff at Nokomis
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11/12/24
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Two local veterans and brothers, Steve and Denny Roberts, were recognized on the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight Mission #72 trip on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Mission #72 was the final Honor Flight of 2024. …
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by Cayden Huber
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11/12/24
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A stately home recognized far and wide by travelers through Hillsboro and a church whose congregation dates back to the late 1800s are on this year’s Christmas House Tour sponsored by the …
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11/12/24
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The local Marine Corps League continued a tradition of celebrating the anniversary of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) with a 249th birthday party on Sunday evening, Nov. 10, at the Gudgel Ranch …
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11/12/24
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Local veterans at Hillsboro Health and Rehab were honored during a ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 7. As part of their We Honor Veterans Program, representatives from Gentiva Hospice and members of the …
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11/12/24
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Panhandle locals dressed in their best dresses and jeans for the Pearls to Denim Adult Prom on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The event was catered by Fema’s and featured …
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11/12/24
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Montgomery County voters’ voices were heard on Tuesday evening, Nov. 5, as general election results were announced.
Voters elected a new circuit court judge, among other positions. Each …
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11/7/24
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Montgomery County got some much needed rainfall this week, putting an end to the series of necessary burn bans and extremely dusty conditions that had plagued the area for the past month. Over a two …
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11/7/24
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The Nokomis City Council approved a tax levy ordinance at its Monday, Nov. 4 meeting. The council usually meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month, but because the Oct. 28 meeting was …
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by Ben Schwarm
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11/7/24
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Hillsboro’s city council received good news about tourism and economic development during their meeting Tuesday evening, Nov. 5, as Sarah McConnell told them that Hillsboro has been accepted as …
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11/7/24
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Litchfield VFW Post #3912 will hold a Veterans Day celebration at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, at the Litchfield Veterans’ Memorial. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be held at …
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11/7/24
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Two local officers were promoted to their respective positions during a pinning ceremony held Monday, Nov. 4, at the Historic Courthouse in Hillsboro. “It’s an honor to stand here as …
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11/7/24
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Newly appointed Director of the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency, Dan Hough, is taking proactive steps to strengthen local emergency preparedness, particularly for weather-related …
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11/7/24
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Litchfield Public Library District is happy to offer two new digital platforms to its patrons. Beginning on Friday, Nov. 1, Kanopy and Flipster will be available to patrons. Both services are free …
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11/7/24
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The Raymond Village Board met on Monday, Nov. 4, with the meeting being called to order at 7 p.m. In attendance were Mayor Denny Held and Trustees Ryan Bruntjen, Dan Hough, Greg Bernhardt, Bill …
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11/7/24
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On Sunday, Nov. 3, at approximately 4:23 p.m., the Coffeen Fire Protection District (CFPD) was dispatched by Montgomery County 911 for a reported residential structure fire north of Coffeen. Upon …
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11/7/24
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Socks, sweats and tennis shoes that fit all can help school kids be prepared for winter and ready to learn. For the second year, Carlinville Area Hospital and Clinics and Karmac are teaming up to …
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11/7/24
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