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 …
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3/21/24
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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. …
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3/21/24
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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 …
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by Cayden Huber
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3/21/24
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Mayor Denny Held called the monthly Raymond Village Board meeting to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 18.
Those in attendance included Mayor Denny Held, Trustees Ryan Bruntjen, Dan Hough, …
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3/21/24
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"Thank you for being here tonight as we celebrate our members," said Litchfield Chamber of Commerce President Kassidy Paine. "We can't wait to support and promote all our members in the years to …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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3/18/24
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Montgomery County voters will have their opportunity to make their voices heard in selecting candidates from the president of the United States to county offices during the primary election on …
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3/18/24
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Flannery said that she was placed on leave so that the city could conduct an investigation into reports of a hostile work environment that she raised to Mayor Steve Dougherty and City Administrator …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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3/18/24
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The Montgomery County Board is accepting applications for two grants, one aimed at promoting new small business start-ups in the county and the other aimed at promoting local tourism.
Guidelines …
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3/18/24
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Bremer Sanctuary in Hillsboro is excited to announce that they now have their first-ever logo.
The new logo was designed by Hillsboro native, Amber Connor, who is the oldest daughter of Bremer …
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3/18/24
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The Panhandle School District will be offering a free developmental screening on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, for children ages 3-5 who reside in the district. The screening will …
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3/18/24
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The Stamp Out Cancer team is looking for items to add to their silent auction for their big event on Saturday, April 6. The Stamp Out Cancer silent auction is one of the biggest in the county with a …
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3/18/24
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Since 1964, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) has served 43,000 soybean farmers across the state, guiding market development, soybean production and government relations efforts while also …
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By Isaiah Atkins
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3/18/24
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Morrisonville farmer Dale Himstedt proves that small communities can make a big difference. Himstedt is in charge of the “Grain For A Cure” program, which aims to raise funds for cancer …
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by Cayden Huber
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3/18/24
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Two people are dead following a shooting in Nokomis on Friday evening, March 15. Nokomis Police Chief Talon Burton said the investigation into the incident is still in its preliminary stages. He said …
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3/16/24
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“We’re going to State!” fourth grade teacher and junior high Science Olympiad coach Erin Hammann announced to members of the Hillsboro School Board and an enthusiastic audience to …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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3/14/24
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The Nokomis City Council met in its regular meeting on Monday, March 11 at the council room in City Hall.
In the meeting, commissioners approved a resolution to adopt the 2024 Montgomery County …
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3/14/24
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Local residents may once again gather at the County Board Room located on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse in Hillsboro on Tuesday, March 19, to view election returns as they become …
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3/14/24
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With one member absent, members of the Montgomery County Board dispatched of their business rather quickly on Tuesday evening, March 12, at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Hillsboro. Board member …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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3/14/24
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H&B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary is excited to announce they have launched a Kids Inspiration Hike for younger hikers, ages 3 to 10.
The hike will lead visitors around the sanctuary’s …
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3/14/24
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The Hillsboro Planning Commission met for a brief time Tuesday afternoon, March 12, in city hall. The two officers, Chairperson Barb Hewitt and Secretary Don Karban, and commission member David …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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3/14/24
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