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Litchfield High School held an assembly to recognize the winners of the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Pictured above, from the left, are art teacher and Award Citation Certificate and Patriotic Art pin recipient Mrs. Kerri Stoltz, first place art contest recipient Naudia McGhghy, second place recipient Luke Lankutis and third place recipient Keaton Morgan.

V.O.D. Contest Winners Recognized At LHS

Litchfield High School conducted an awards ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 26, to recognize those who participated in three contests inspired by the VFW and Auxiliary nationwide and locally by Litchfield … more

12/9/24

State Fire Marshal Now Providing Grant Funds

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is announcing the opening of the application period for their new Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Grant Program. The Fire Station … more

12/9/24

Pictured above is The Event Center after recently undergoing an exterior paint job. The Event Center is host to all sorts of gatherings, from weddings to fundraisers and more.

Event Center Undergoes Exterior Remodeling

The Event Center of Montgomery County in Taylor Springs has been under the ownership of Melanie Sherer since 2019, and has been undergoing renovations since the change in ownership. The building was … more

12/9/24

Dunn Restores Wildey Theatre Marquee

The Wildey Theatre, originally built in 1909 as an Odd Fellows Hall and Opera House, now owned by the City of Edwardsville, lit up its marquee in vibrant neon for the first time in 40 years during a … more

12/9/24

Litchfield Library Offers Personal Bag Stamping

Litchfield Library patrons will be able to stamp their own gift bags at the library. There will be an assortment of rubber stamps available, including gnomes, Christmas trees, reindeer, Nativity … more

12/9/24

TCCU Names Students Registered In Program

Twelve senior students from Litchfield High School and 23 from Hillsboro High School are registered in Taylorville Community Credit Union’s 11th Annual ‘Stop.Shop.Vote!’ scholarship … more

12/9/24

Pictured above are the winners of the annual Patriot’s Pen Scholarship competition at Litchfield Middle School. From the left, second place Lydia Borror Gruelle, first place winner Cooper Favre and third place Maggie Schwab.

Litchfield Middle School Awards Patriot’s Pen

The Annual Patriot’s Pen and the Citizenship Educator Teacher of the Year Awards Program was conducted at the Litchfield Middle School on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The Patriot’s Pen … more

12/9/24

Farmer's Oil, Co. in Nokomis has long been known as providing excellent full service fueling to customers from near and far. After nearly a hundred years, owners have made the difficult decision to close the station.

Farmers Oil Fueling Station Closing After Century

Since 1978, Steve Cachera has helped operate Farmers Oil, Co. in downtown Nokomis. Now, after nearly a hundred years of operation, Cachera has made the difficult decision to close the beloved … more

by Isaiah Atkins | 12/5/24

Hillsboro City Council Discusses Pedestrian Crosswalk

Hillsboro’s City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening, Dec. 3; the 15 item agenda included two requests; six motions requiring a vote, four of normal opening formalities; and five … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 12/5/24

Morrisonville Plans Holiday Celebration This Saturday

Kick off holiday shopping during the Morrisonville Old Fashioned Christmas from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Various vendors will be set up all over town. Small business owners will host a … more

12/5/24

Judge Kit Hantla officiated the ceremony to swear in newly elected and re-elected members of the Montgomery County Board on Monday evening, Dec. 2, at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Hillsboro.

County Board Hosts Re-Organization

The meeting lasted just 15 minutes as members of the Montgomery County Board met to re-organize following the November election on Monday evening, Dec. 2, at the Historic Courthouse in downtown … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 12/5/24

Raymond Board Approves Tax Levy This December

The meeting of the Raymond Village Board was called to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. In attendance were Mayor Denny Held and Trustees Dan Hough, Bruce Poggenpohl, Kendall Snyder and Bill Krager. … more

12/5/24

Two trees were planted at the South Central Illinois Regional Workforce and Training and Innovation Center in Litchfield on Saturday, Nov. 23, in memory 15-year-old Christopher McGee, who passed away on Nov. 9. From the left are Lacy Glover, Stacy Lamb, Savannah Boston (McGee’s mother), Travis Cameron, Kadin Moss, Caiden Lamb, Chris Shoemaker and Eric Lamb.

McGee’s Memory Kept Alive By Friends, Family

“You are not alone,” is one of the rallying cries for suicide prevention, but for those who don’t heed those words, the message is similar from the ones they left behind, “You … more

12/5/24

Pictured above, from the left are Deputy of the Year Cody McCoy, Sheriff Tyson Holshouser, Corrections Officer of the Year Damon Neece and Overall Employee of the Year Chief Chef Bev Slightom. Not present for the photo was Telecommunicator of the Year Shawn Allen.

Sheriff’s Office Presents Annual Awards

Montgomery County Sheriff Tyson Holshouser presented some special awards on Wednesday morning, Dec. 4, as part of the department’s annual meeting, held at the Montgomery County Farm Bureau … more

12/5/24

Chris Daniels Retires As County Coordinator

Montgomery County Coordinator Chris Daniels was honored at a retirement reception on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Hillsboro. She has served 24 as county coordinator. … more

12/5/24

Dajen Corp Receives REAP Grant Funding

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Illinois State Director Pam Monetti announced on Friday, Nov. 15, that over 200 Illinois businesses are receiving a combined $25.3 million in … more

12/5/24

Pottery Glazing Event Will Be Held On Dec. 6

A pottery glazing open house will be held for sixth graders through twelfth graders in the Hillsboro High School Art Room from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. Admission will cost $10. Attendees will … more

12/5/24

Santa To Be At Litchfield Airport Dec. 8

Santa will be making an appearance at Litchfield Airport on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting. There will be free treats and Santa will be arriving in a helicopter. more

12/5/24

AFSCME Sets December Meeting Dates

The next in-person Taylorville meeting is scheduled for 12 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, with a potluck event at the Taylorville United Methodist Church, located at 200 S. Walnut and East Market. The chicken … more

12/5/24

LLCC Awards Local Scholarships

The Lincoln Land Community College Foundation has announced the recipients of over 330 scholarships totaling more than $835,000 for the 2024-2025 academic year. The LLCC Foundation awards … more

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