Chief Master Sgt. Amanda G. Stewart, of Nokomis was honored for 34 years of military service during a retirement ceremony at the 126th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) Hangar on Scott AFB, on Sunday, March …
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by Master Sgt. Kassidy L. Snyder, 65th Troop Command Brigade
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3/11/24
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Seven years ago, a young attorney named Andrew Billington began working with longtime local attorney Alan Pretnar. This year, the duo officially became a partnership at Pretnar and Billington Law …
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by Mary (Galer)
Herschelman
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3/11/24
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The Montgomery County Cancer Association group, “Our Gang” held their annual trivia night on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Hillsboro Lion’s Club. Over $2,800 was raised for cancer …
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3/11/24
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"The store just looks fantastic," said Tyler Morse, new owner of Capri IGA in Hillsboro. "Our staff is really excited for everything we've done in the store. The team has been hard at work getting …
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by Mary (Galer)
Herschelman
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3/11/24
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The Montgomery County Amateur Radio Emergency Corp. (AREC) will have their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 13, at the Challacombe House, located at 509 School St., two blocks east of the junction …
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3/11/24
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Beer Enthusiasts of America is thrilled to announce their upcoming “Students of the Stein” event, a celebration and exploration of the rich tradition of Trappist beer culture. This unique …
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3/11/24
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Clockwise Financial Partners of Litchfield, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC has earned the Ameriprise Client Experience Award for 2023. Clockwise Financial …
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3/11/24
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When Hillsboro City Council met on Tuesday evening, March 5, they listened to visitors from Hillsboro High School present an idea that can make the 2024 Prom become an actual promenade. English …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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3/7/24
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Mayor Denny Held called the monthly Raymond Village Board meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. on Monday, March 4.
Those in attendance included Mayor Denny Held, Trustees Ryan Bruntjen, Dan Hough, …
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3/7/24
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Litchfield Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce their 76th annual awards event will be held on Friday, March 15, at the Litchfield Community Center.
The public is invited to join the …
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3/7/24
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The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) and the Montgomery County Board are teaming up to encourage rural residents to test their internet speed in an effort to secure grant …
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3/7/24
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The HSHS St. Francis Foundation and its agriculture committee will host a Farm Family event on Monday, March 18, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. The event is free and open to all farmers and …
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The Hillsboro School District will hold spring screenings for the pre-Kindergarten program on April 24 and May 16.
Hillsboro Pre-K is a free public preschool program funded by the Illinois State …
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3/7/24
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Students at Nokomis High School are bringing everyone’s favorite Peanuts characters to life this weekend as they present the spring musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie …
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The community of Raymond was going to the dogs this weekend as local residents joined the fun in a “Paint with Ashley Blake” fundraiser on Saturday, March 2, at the American Legion Hall, …
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3/7/24
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I keep telling them that they’re just angels,” said Laura Caulk of Irving.
Caulk is talking about the ladies of The Briar Rose shop in Litchfield, who returned nearly $4,000 to her …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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3/7/24
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Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Raymond is sharing the love this winter with a couple of mission projects. On Sunday, Jan. 21, parishoners at the church collected supplies that will be sent over to …
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3/7/24
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Children's book author, Alice B. McGinty, will be at Hillsboro Area Public Library to greet visitors and sign books on Wednesday, March 13, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
McGinty delights in igniting …
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3/7/24
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The Old Settlers Association is currently looking for high school girls interested in running for this year’s 2024 Old Settlers Queen title.
Young ladies, age freshman through senior, in …
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3/7/24
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Montgomery County Clerk/Recorder Sandy Leitheiser recently announced the County Clerk/Recorder’s office recently received a copy of Hillsboro’s Deer Run Coal Mine 2023 Annual Mining …
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3/7/24
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