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The members of the Litchfield City Council wasted little time in getting through the few items on the agenda for their meeting on Tuesday, July 2, as the council met in open session for less than ten …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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7/3/24
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Motorists on Rt. 66 may have noticed the construction of a new, colorful sign for the Rt. 66 Skyview Drive-In in Litchfield. Thanks to a grant from the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau, …
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by Cayden Huber
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7/3/24
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Those who checked out the early afternoon sky over Hillsboro on Monday, July 1, were able to channel their inner Beyonce (“I can see your halo”) as a solar halo circled the sun. The ring …
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7/3/24
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Mayor Denny Held called the monthly meeting of the Raymond Village Board to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 1. In attendance were Mayor Held, trustees Ryan Bruntjen, Dan Hough, Bill Krager and Bruce …
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7/3/24
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The Litchfield Post Office started off summer with a change in management, hiring its newest postmaster, Tyler Saathoff on June 1. At just 27 years old, Tyler has worked his way up the chain and is …
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by Laura Boston
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7/3/24
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Terry Plummer, owner of Plummer Funeral Services, Inc. of Litchfield, receieved his forty year licensure pin at the Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) annual convention on Wednesday, June …
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7/3/24
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Colorful artwork brightened up the Arts and Crafts building at this year’s 38th annual Montgomery County Fair in Butler, held June 19-23. Taking home best of show honors in fine arts was Aubrey …
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7/3/24
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Joy Campbell of Farmersville was a double best of show winner at the 38th annual Montgomery County Fair in Butler, held June 19-23. Campbell won best of show in photography for her photo of a goat …
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7/3/24
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After winning best of show honors in the vegetables division last year, Jamie Cooper of Coffeen took home another cookie jar this year, winning best of show honors for her decorated sugar cookies. …
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7/3/24
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The 38th annual Montgomery County Fair in Butler came to a close on Sunday, June 23, after a week of fun and activities at the fairground. Hundreds of items filled the Arts and Crafts building, …
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7/3/24
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Nicole Zeisler of Litchfield stole the show with her entries in the textiles division in this year’s Montgomery County Fair, held June 19-23 in Butler. Zeisler took home best of show honors in …
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7/3/24
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At the June 4 monthly meeting, Cross Over Ministries Vice President Wayne Wedekind welcomed two new staff members for Haven Home of Hope, Cody Petty and Tom Light. Petty is a recent graduate from the …
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7/3/24
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The 2024 Old Settlers Quilt Show will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in downtown Hillsboro. The organizers are looking for …
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7/3/24
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Churches in the Hillsboro community are hosting the annual Vacation Bible School program this July. Open to students entering preschool through fifth grade, Vacation Bible School will be held nightly …
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7/3/24
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The Sweet Spot Anniversary Party Runs July 12-14 Hillsboro’s sweetest spot is turning one year old, but it’s the community that has embraced them wholeheartedly who is receiving the gift. …
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7/3/24
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Effective July 1, Pastor Sheryl Van Dyke of Nokomis will be taking on a new role as associate pastor for the Taylorville United Methodist Church and the Stonington United Methodist Church. Van Dyke …
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7/3/24
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Imagine Hillsboro Snow Royalty hosted a bake sale at the Imagine Hillsboro Farmers Market on Saturday, June 1 to raise money for Isabel McLaughlin, who is currently undergoing treatments for cancer. …
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7/3/24
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It was a great day for a great cause as six teams faced off in this year’s Camren’s Classic at Stan’s Field in Fillmore on June 29. Above, Tyler Kimbro fields a hot shot from Hunter …
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7/1/24
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In order to accommodate an enhanced fireworks display with the use of larger caliber shells, the City of Hillsboro has relocated the launch site for the 2024 Fourth of July show. The move was also …
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7/1/24
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Volunteers with the Ware’s Grove Cemetery Association have announced plans to add a veteran’s memorial to the cemetery, honoring those veterans buried there. The memorial will be placed …
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7/1/24
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