At 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, President Chad Ruppert called to order the public hearing on the amended FY24 budget; which was opened on a motion by member Carl Ray Fesser and subsequent second …
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by Randy Rieke
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6/24/24
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Governor JB Pritzker announced on Friday, June 21, that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster declaration for the severe flooding that impacted the City of Litchfield …
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6/24/24
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“There was no jobs, so I created one,” said Ron Kahl, former owner of Kahl’s Pest Control, now known as Tenpenny Pest Control, in Hillsboro. The former coal miner who lost his job …
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by Cayden Huber
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6/24/24
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) awarded $5 million in grant funding to 151 recipients through the Back to Business (B2B) Local Chambers …
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6/24/24
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The 26th annual Old Tyme Tractor Show returns to Lake Hillsboro Park on Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, with two full days of events. Registration begins at 9 a.m. each day. Tractors, lawn …
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6/24/24
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Members of the Nokomis High School FFA chapter attended the 96th annual Illinois State FFA Convention on June 11 through the 13 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors and guests. With …
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6/24/24
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Animal Medical Center in Litchfield is hosting a free community movie night at the Route 66 Sky-View Drive-In in Litchfield on Thursday evening, June 27.
Admission is free, and includes a …
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6/24/24
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Amazing! Gorgeous! Stunning! So much work! Exclamations were repeated often by visitors during the Nokomis Garden Walk on Saturday morning, June 22. Seven unique home gardens, each lovingly planted …
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by Nancy Slepicka
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6/24/24
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Just before the conclusion of the 2024 Montgomery County Cancer Association Birthday Party and Celebration of Life, volunteers updated this year's total board, revealing that $366,196 had been …
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6/24/24
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Angel Trader of Litchfield is all smiles as she gets a hug from retiring 2023 Little Miss Montgomery County Fair Karsyn Jones, after being crowned the new 2024 Miss Montgomery County Fair Queen on …
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6/20/24
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It was a night of new beginnings and an ending as Litchfield School Board members met for their final meeting of the fiscal year on Tuesday evening, June 18, at the Unit Office in Litchfield. The …
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by Mary (Galer)
Herschelman
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6/20/24
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An issue that ought not be blamed on the city council was brought forward in two formats Tuesday evening, June 18, when an almost standing room audience saw attendees address …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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6/20/24
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Poet Robert Frost once said, “I always entertain great hopes.” And for the past 20 years, the Montgomery County Cancer Association has been a beacon of hope for county residents battling …
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6/20/24
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Eisentraut Theatres and TASC (The Autism Support Connection) are partnering to host a sensory-friendly film at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Hillsboro at 1 p.m. this Saturday, June 22. The feature …
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6/20/24
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Ablaze: Encounter the presence of God, is hosting a free county-wide event where anyone can listen to live music, stories of hope and be offered prayer.
The event will be from Friday, June 21 …
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6/20/24
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Director Tami Moler is looking for local singers to join the community choir at this year’s Old Settlers celebration.
They will sing during the community worship service on Sunday morning, …
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6/20/24
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Hillsboro Health Fitness and Aquatics hosted CATCH Kids Club for kids aged kindergarten through second grade June 10-13.
This four-day camp was designed to encourage healthy activity and …
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6/20/24
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Friends of Lane Brummet have organized a benefit for the 23-year-old from Nokomis as he continues to undergo treatments for brain cancer.
The event will be held at the Pana KC Hall on Sunday, …
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6/20/24
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The 38th annual Montgomery County Fair is now officially underway at the fairgrounds in Butler, following a ribbon cutting on Wednesday evening, June 19. This year’s fair runs through Sunday, …
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6/20/24
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The Breakaway committee in Witt will be hosting their second family event this summer this upcoming week.
On Monday, June 24, children of Witt and the surrounding communities are …
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6/20/24
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