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Voters May Apply For Mail-In Ballot

The Montgomery County Clerk’s office reminds voters who wish to vote by mail for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election that they may apply for a ballot from that office. Illinois law for voting … more

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LANCER LINES • Lancer Volleyball Prepares For Grace Tourney

Happy Thursday Lancers! I hope you all had a good week! Starting out with sports, the girls golf team won the MSM conference tournament in Edgewood, while the boys came in second place. The boys also … more

by Abilene Norris | 9/12/24

LIHEAP Assistance Will Open Applications Soon

The C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie and Shelby counties, is pleased to … more

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Ranken Technical College recently donated a gift of tools and equipment to the SCI Regional Workforce Training and Innovation Center in Litchfield. Pictured above, from the left, are instructor Eric Gray, Robert Callanan, automotive division chair of Ranken Technical College and a session of the SCI center’s auto tech students. They are shown receiving a truckload of tools and equipment that are needed to proceed with the auto tech program’s goal of ASE accreditation.

Ranken Technical College Donates To SCI Center

The SCI Regional Workforce Training and Innovation Center received a gift of tools and equipment from Ranken Technical College on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The auto tech program at SCI in Litchfield hosts … more

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Coffeen volunteer firefighters Kaylee Putnam and John Kim climbed 110 flights of stairs at Hillsboro Health Fitness and Aquatics in memory of those who lost their lives during the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Coffeen Firefighters Honor Sacrifice Made On 9/11

In recognition of the 23rd anniversary of the terror attacks in New York and Washington D.C., Coffeen volunteer firefighters John Kim and Kaylee Putnam challenged themselves to climb 110 flights of … more

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Litchfield City Council Discusses Proposed New Business District

Prior to the Litchfield City Council meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5, the City of Litchfield held a public hearing regarding the proposed Litchfield Business District, which would add an additional one … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 9/9/24

Illinois 185 Will Close Starting This Tuesday

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 185 between Hillsboro and Coffeen will be closed for repairs beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The closure is estimated to … more

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The Hillsboro Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual Tootsie Roll drive to collect donations for people with intellectual disabilities on Friday, Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14. Pictured above, from the left, are Stan McCaslin, Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs and Charlie Peterson.

Local Knights To Hold Tootsie Roll Drive

The Hillsboro Knights of Columbus will once again be collecting donations for people with intellectual disabilties on Friday, Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14. Each September, Knights of Columbus … more

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Pickers Market Returns To Litchfield

Boasting one of the largest markets of the season and beautiful weather, crowds flocked to the Litchfield Pickers Market on Sunday, Sept. 8, in downtown Litchfield. From vintage items to handmade … more

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With his parents, Jennifer and Michael Kershaw, on hand for the occasion, Evan Kershaw was sworn in as a Litchfield Firefighter by Litchfield City Clerk Carol Burke and Fire Chief Adam Pennock during the city council meeting on Sept. 5. Kershaw’s brother Justin is also a firefighter in Litchfield.

Kershaw, Quinn Added To Litchfield Fire Family

Litchfield Fire Chief Adam Pennock and City Clerk Carol Burke started off the Litchfield City Council meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5, by swearing in two new members of the … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 9/9/24

Pictured above, from the left are Shawn Huber of Harvest of Hope Food Pantry, Allison Maas, Dominic Maass, Demi Maass, Mary Herschelman, Charlotte Herschelman, Dahlia Maass, Hazel Holshouser and Dana Holshouser.

Friends Celebrate Grace’s Birthday

In celebration of what would have been Grace Herschelman’s 13th birthday, two friends found a very special way to celebrate. Dahlia Maass and Hazel Holshouser, who were in preschool with Grace, … more

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Pictured above, from the left are Lucy Hughes, Laura Adams and Lonnie Bathurst.

Litchfield Church Packs School Kits

During worship on Sunday morning, Sept. 8, members of Union Avenue Christian Church packed 60 school kits for the international Church World Service project. Church members loaded brightly colored … more

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Pictured above, wearing their championship runner-up rings, in the front are Connor Rowe and Hudson Hagen. In the second row is Sylas Lohman, Silas Hughes, Brantley Sullivan, Griffin Gorowski, Bennett Hyam, Lincoln Rogers, Barnes Turnbull, Lincoln Morris and Chase Estell. In the back row are coaches Chad Turnbull, Travis Baker, Cody Lohman and Dustin Morris.

Expos Take Second In Arkansas Tourney

The 8U Prairie State Expos traveled 230 miles to Arkansas for a special tournament in honor of the late Stetson Drouin, a six year old who passed away from SUDC. The Expos finished second in the ten … more

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Junior Board Hosts August Meeting

The Hillsboro Health Junior Board held their August meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Hillsboro Health, where they heard from Summer Lunch Program (SLP) coordinator Pam Dawson. Pictured above, Dawson … more

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Bond County, Shoal Creek Issue Burn Ban In South

Due to extremely dry conditions, low humidity levels and sustained winds, the Bond County Fire Chiefs are prohibiting open burning effective immediately. The ban is effective in southern regions of … more

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Representing the Witt High School class of 1959 were Bob Hughes of O'Fallon, at left, and Roy Morrell of Ramsey, at right.

Witt Alumni Enjoy Annual Reunion Over Labor Day Weeknd

Graduates of Witt High School gathered for the annual All-Class Reunion, held Saturday evening, Aug. 31, at the Witt Lions Club. They enjoyed a meal and reminiscing with fellow classmates throughout … more

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Pictured above are the pageant royalty. From the left is Little Miss Hadleigh Millburg, Teen Miss Riley Lancaster of Taylorville, Junior Miss Madison Yard, and Miss MaKenna Lutz.

Lutz, Millburg, Yard Crowned At Tri-County Pageant

Pana Tri-County Fair Pageant was held on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and a trio of Panhandle residents were crowned. Little Miss Hadleigh Millburg of Raymond was named Little Miss, while MaKenna Lutz of … more

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Pictured above, from the left are Roger Jennings Service Manager Phil Wentzel, World Class Technician Dane Fletcher and Roger Jennings General Manager Kenny Markezich.

Fletcher Named World Class Technician

Dane Fletcher of Walshville, a 16-year ASE technician at Roger Jennings in Hillsboro, was given a unique opportunity to become World Class Technicians (WCT) through the training and certifications … more

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Historical Society Plans Christmas House Tour

The Historical Society of Montgomery County has scheduled its second annual Christmas House Tour on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. Watch for an announcement next month of the tour’s … more

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Radio Club To Meet Wednesday, Sept. 11

The Montgomery County Amateur Radio Emergency Corp. (AREC)will have their regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Challacombe House, located at 509 School St., two blocks east of the … more

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