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Join St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Sunday, Aug. 27, for an outdoor worship service. The service will be held at 9:30 p.m. at the Fourth of July pavilion.
Worship At Hillsboro Lake With St. Paul’s
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro is inviting everyone in the community to worship outdoors this Sunday, Aug. 27. The congregation will hold a special service at 9:30 a.m. at the Fourth … more
September Trivia Night To Benefit Cheerleaders
Members of the Hillsboro Junior High School cheerleading squad are hosting a trivia night on Saturday, Sept. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. What the Facts? trivia company will be leading the event, which … more
Hunting Area Permits Approved For Lou Yaeger
The Litchfield City Council approved archery hunting to take place in certain restricted areas of the Lake Lou Yaeger Recreational Area from Oct. 1, 2023 to Jan. 14, 2024, with the exception of the … more
September Drive-Thru To Benefit Scholarships
The HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor the fifth of six drive-thru dinners on Monday, Sept. 11 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to support the auxiliary’s scholarship fund. Dinners must be … more
Pictured above are members of the Zion teaching staff attending the ceremony. In the front, from the left are Susie Covert, Jamie Pryor and Mindy Fischer. In the second row are Lisa Sharp, Risa Falter, Erika Fortner and Lydia Cook, and in the back row are Chris Covert and Katie Gulley.
Pryor, Fischer Honored At Zion Lutheran School
Teachers and staff from Zion Lutheran School in Litchfield were recently rededicated on Monday, Aug. 7, before school started on Friday, Aug. 11. During the service, Jami Pryor, school principal and … more
A new park, located on Broad and Washington, was dedicated at this month’s Schram City Village Board Meeting. Washington Park will feature playground equipment for local youngsters to enjoy, and eventually, a pavilion with sports courts and fields.
Schram City Board Dedicates New Washington Park
Local children will have new ground to make memories on as members of the Schram City Village board officially dedicated the property on Broadway and Washington as Washington Park during their … more
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Grants Would Fund New Sidewalks, Campground
Grants were a central focus for the Litchfield City Council on Thursday, Aug. 17, as the city officials discussed two potential grants during public hearings before the meeting, then several other … more
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In the past two years, 11 Litchfield homes have been renovated at no cost to the homeowners thanks to a grant from the DCEO (Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity). Pictured above, some of the work on this Lincoln Street home included new siding, step repair, metal doors and electrical work.
Litchfield Homes Get Facelift
“It’s almost like hitting the lotto,” said Litchfield resident Jon Schmidt. The home owned by he and his wife, Kate, was one of 11 homes renovated at no cost to the homeowners … more
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Individuals served by Fayco Enterprises in Montgomery, Bond and Fayette counties are showcasing their work at “Artability” hosted by Heartland Gallery in Hillsboro.
Fayco Work On Display At Heartland
“This one’s going to my mom and dad,” Chuck, an artist from Greenville, said pointing to his work featuring the northern lights with deer silhouetted in the snow. The work is … more
Laura Naugle of Carlinville started as the library director at Hillsboro Area Public Library in August.
Naugle On The Job As Library Director
Now on the job as library director of Hillsboro Area Public Library is Laura Naugle of Carlinville, who brings a wealth of experience to the position. Naugle earned a master of library … more
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Full Meeting For Natural Resources Committee
Hillsboro’s Natural Resources Committee members left their meeting on Wednesday evening, Aug. 16, with plates full of issues to consider for future meetings. Parks Superintendent Jim May … more
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Get Entries Ready For 2023 Farmers Institute
The 2023 program booklets for the Montgomery County Farmer’s Institute are now available. The booklets have been distributed to local Montgomery County businesses and are also available at the … more
Litchfield Superintendent Dr. Greggory Fuerstenau, at right, led a tour of the new SCI (South Central Illinois) Regional Workforce Training and Innovation Center before the Litchfield School Board meeting on Tuesday evening, Aug. 15. From the left are Valerie Cain, Eric Kohnen of Poettker Construction, Board President Julie Abel, Jimmy Gorowski, David Belusko and Dr. Fuerstenau.
Litchfield School Board Tours SCI Center In August
“It’s impressive,” said Litchfield School Board Vice President Ron Anglin on a tour of the nearly finished SCI (South Central Illinois) Regional Workforce Training and Innovation … more
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Raymond Man Killed In Virden Airplane Crash
A Raymond man died in an airplane crash southwest of Virden Saturday morning, Aug. 12. Gregory M. Bierman, 62, was pronounced dead at the scene by Macoupin County Coroner Anthony Kravanya at about 9 … more
Nokomis School Board Prepares For New Year
The Nokomis School Board met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Board president Chad Ruppert called the meeting to order with Superintendent Scott Doerr, board members Steve Janssen, Denny … more
Hillsboro City Council Awards Storm Sewer Project to Stutz
Much of importance was discussed at the Hillsboro City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 15, but the reports, discussions and motions seemed concise and orderly; the meeting lasted only half an hour. … more
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Property Taxes Due On Sept. 1
The second installment of Montgomery County property tax payments is due on Friday, Sept. 1, according to the Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office. A penalty of 1.5 percent will be added to the … more
Extension To Conduct County Yield Survey
Montgomery County Extension will conduct the yearly yield survey of the area corn crop. Join them at 8 a.m., Monday, Aug. 21, at the Extension office in Hillsboro, located at 1 Industrial Park Dr. … more
Protecting Health And Property In The County
Projects and activities to prevent injuries and fatalities while maintaining vital services for Montgomery County residents will be the main topic of discussion at the Montgomery County Hazard … more
Bremer Sanctuary Hosts Fall Bird Banding Event
Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary in Hillsboro will be hosting a bird banding event this fall on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to noon. Lincoln Land Association of Bird Bander’s Tony Rothering, … more
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