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Built from the ground up by Ronnie, Diane and Mark Reynolds, R-Machining of Butler changed ownership on Monday, Jan. 30; the industrial machining company will continue to operate at the same location under a new name. Above, are Mark Reynolds, Dale Aker, Marilyn McFarlin, Diane and Ronnie Reynolds.
Reynolds Says Goodbye To R-Machining
“It all started with a little steam engine that I built in high school,” said Ronnie Reynolds, on the eve of his last day at the company he spent a lifetime building. “I took … more
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Beckemeyer Students To Take On LLCC Contest
“Outlandish machines” designed by area fifth graders will be on display as Lincoln Land Community College hosts the 16th annual Springfield Area Fifth Grade Rube Goldberg Competition on … more
Marilyn Strowmatt’s (above) lifelong love of design and technology led her to a successful career as an online instructor teaching fellow creatives how to use design software.
Technology Gives New Life To Quilting
“When I was a student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, in the 70s, I told my campus advisor that I was interested in majoring in accounting and minoring in computers and he told me … more
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Pritzker Preparing Fifth Budget Address Wednesday
Gov. JB Pritzker’s second-term legislative agenda will kick off in earnest this week as he proposes his fifth annual state budget to lawmakers in the General Assembly. But while a … more
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Jane Chesser, at left, and April Probst hold up a sunflower quilt made as part of a nationwide effort called Wrap Ukraine With Quilts. The quilt and others were presented at the monthly meeting of the Montgomery County Quilt Guild on Tuesday evening, Feb. 7, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. The group voted to participate in the project and make quilts to be sent to Ukraine throughout 2023.
Local Quilt Guild Works To Keep Ukrainians Warm
Just a few weeks into the new year and members of the Montgomery County Quilt Guild are working on a new project, Wrap Ukraine With Quilts. April Probst, who serves as president of the local … more
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Moose Lodge Closes Permanently
The Hillsboro Moose Lodge was closed permanently during a meeting of local members and Moose International officials Wednesday evening. Wendy Dodd, Territorial Manager for Southern Illinois, … more
Feds To Fund Glenn Shoals Dam Assessment
The Hillsboro City Council held its first February meeting Tuesday evening, the 7th, in city hall; councilman Jerry Gregory was absent. The meeting began with the commissioner’s reports. The … more
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Raymond Village Board Purchases New Generator
It was business as usual as members of the Raymond Village board gathered for their meeting on Monday evening, Feb. 6, at the village hall. Following approval of the Jan. 16 meeting minutes, the … more
Stamp Out Cancer Event Tickets Go On Sale Feb. 18
Coming off their most successful year ever, Stamp Out Cancer season is back and tickets for this year’s annual event will go on sale Saturday, Feb. 18, beginning at 10 a.m. at Opera House … more
Litchfield Names New Tourism Coordinator
The city of Litchfield is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacie Peecher to serve as the tourism coordinator.   Before moving to Litchfield, Peecher worked at a news weekly magazine as … more
Members of the Raymond Knights of Columbus joined the local community in rallying around Larry Lanter and his family, presenting a $400 check this past November to Lanter and Team LOL@ALS, a group dedicated to helping the Lanter family. Pictured above, from the left, are KC member Tim Marten and Team LOL members Dan Hough, Jan Wagner, Mike Riggs, a very gracious Larry Lanter, Bob Pennock, Judy Watson and Karen Pickerill.
Community Rallies To Support Lanter
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” Mr. … more
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Zachary Shelton (left) and Michael McGinley of Lewis Brisbois were hired as the new city attorney for Litchfield during the city council meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2. Both McGinley and Shelton, a Hillsboro High School grad, work out of the Madison County office of Lewis Brisbois in Edwardsville.
Lewis Brisbois Hired As Litchfield Attorney
After nearly an hour long closed session, the Litchfield City Council made one hire and offered a contract to another potential employee during their meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2. After being … more
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Midwest Truckers Association honored Glenda Decker of Nokomis with first place Courteous and Safe Driver in the Class 3 Trucking Division at its annual awards banquet in Peoria on Saturday, Feb. 4.  Decker was nominated by her employer, Knodle, Ltd. Farms of Fillmore.  Decker is pictured above with members of the Knodle family. From the left are Kendall Knodle, Alden Knodle, Glenda Decker, Heather Hampton+Knodle, Bond Knodle and Brian Knodle.
Decker Receives Award From Midwest Truckers
Glenda Decker of Nokomis, who serves as the lead semi driver for Knodle, Ltd. Farms in Fillmore, was honored by the Midwest Truckers Association (MTA) at their annual awards banquet in Peoria on … more
Marilyn Snyder of Litchfield had a special gift for her daughters and granddaughter this past Christmas, a cross necklace with a diamond from her engagement and wedding ring set. Pictured above, in front, from the left are Tonya Flannery of Litchfield, Marilyn Snyder of Litchfield and Kristi Zakula of Mt. Prospect. In back are Patty Fletcher of Raymond, Beth Martin of Farmersville, Shelley Weitekamp of Farmersville and granddaughter Katelyn Thomas.
Snyder’s Special Gift Rings Sweet
“I hope this reminds them once again of how much they are loved by the Lord and me,” said Marilyn Snyder of Litchfield. This past Christmas, Snyder surprised her daughters and … more
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Survey Touts Teacher Recruiting, Retention
Illinois schools are still grappling with a teacher shortage that seems to only be getting worse, a recent survey by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools shows.   … more
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Above, Nokomis Chamber of Commerce President Judy Rupert (center) presents a $500 donation to Nokomis-Witt Area Ambulance Service Chief Travis Hocq (left) and Assistant Chief Tyler Batty (right).
Ambulance Service Faces Uncertainty
The Nokomis Chamber of Commerce made a $500 donation to the Nokomis-Witt Area Ambulance Service (NWAAS) on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 1. Unlike most check presentations the tone in the ambulance bay … more
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Mental Health Board Names Grant Recipients
The Montgomery County Community Mental Health (708) Board has announced the 2022 through 2023 grant recipients. The 708 Board received a total of 12 applications requesting a cumulative $971,500 this … more
As local patrons walk through the doors at Doyle Public Library, they will find a large children’s section,featuring additional seating for reading and an expansion of the children’s library, including a play area with more toys.
Renovations Underway At Doyle Public Library
As renovations are underway at Doyle Public Library in Raymond, Library Director Darcy Weinheimer and staff member Teresa Woodard invite local community members to check out the new changes they have … more
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State COVID-19 Disaster Proclamation End In May
Exactly 38 months after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, Illinois will no longer be under a disaster proclamation as of May 11, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday. … more
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Appellate Court Upholds Ban Restraining Order
A temporary restraining order that partially blocks Illinois’ new assault weapons ban from being enforced will remain in place after a divided state appellate court panel’s ruling … more
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