Locals are invited to come get a “Taste of Extension” at the Montgomery County Extension Office on Friday, April 19, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. “Taste of Extension” is the perfect …
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4/15/24
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“For our first one, this far exceeded my expectations,” said Bobby Johnson, one of the organizers of the inaugural Raise the Bar Against Cancer event.
Put on by McCormick Strength …
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4/15/24
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Raymond Fire Department responded to an RV fire on southbound Interstate 55, near mile marker 60, on Wednesday, April 10. at 12:36 p.m. The RV and attached truck caught fire under the eastbound lane …
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4/15/24
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Vendor applications for the 2024 Hillsboro Farmers Markets are now open. Interested vendors should complete the application prior to participation in markets. The application is available online at …
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4/15/24
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Lighthouse Pregnancy and Health Services held their annual fundraising banquet on Friday, March 22 at the Hillsboro Free Methodist Church for an estimated 100 attendees. In addition to a meal, those …
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4/15/24
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The July 2024 proposed periodicals rate increase amounts to an almost ten percent bump for community newspapers that are already paying high rates for subpar service. The rate increase means …
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4/15/24
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The Hillsboro Sertoma Club recently presented a $750 check to the speech program at Beckemeyer Elementary School in Hillsboro. The check was presented by Hillsboro Sertoma members Earl Meier and …
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4/15/24
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Illinois Route 185 from Hillsboro to Coffeen is closed indefinitely as a sinkhole was discovered 35 to 40 feet from the road near the Kasten farm on Thursday morning , April 11.
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4/12/24
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“Nobody is saying they want to take away athletics from homeschooled students,” board member Mike Cerutti said to a crowded audience at the Hillsboro School Board meeting on Tuesday …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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4/11/24
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It was a short night for members of the Montgomery County Board, who met for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, April 9, at the Historic Courthouse in …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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4/11/24
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In a tense session of the April 8 Nokomis City Council meeting, commissioners voted 3-2 to terminate the contract of the part-time administrative consultant hired a year ago. Keith Hancock, a former …
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by Ben Schwarm
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4/11/24
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Although the path of totality for the solar eclipse did not come through Montgomery County, residents still enjoyed the wonder as the moon nearly covered the sun (97 percent) on Monday afternoon, …
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4/11/24
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Above, families take to the lanes during The Autism Support Connection's (TASC) Bowling and Pizza Party at Galaxy Family Bowl in Hillsboro on Saturday, April 6. There was a full house for the first …
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4/11/24
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The Burke family knows firsthand how important different therapies can be to the development of a child with special needs. Since Jason and Gina Burke’s son Camden was diagnosed with 5p minus …
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4/11/24
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It’s a celebration ten years in the making, as The Briar Rose in downtown Litchfield marks its tenth anniversary this month. Owner Danell Fogle said she bought …
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by Mary (Galer)
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4/11/24
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The HHS Art Club will be hosting an art studio on Saturday, April 20 for kindergarten through fifth graders. The theme for the art studio will be Earth Day. In each session, students will make …
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4/11/24
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Members of the Stamp Out Cancer team presented a check for $150,000 to the Montgomery County Cancer Association on Wednesday evening, April 10, at The Event Center of Montgomery County, following …
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4/11/24
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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim announced $25.1 million is being awarded to 20 applicants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure under the Driving a …
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4/11/24
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Hendricks Home Furnishings, the region’s quality furniture store, is celebrating its 75th year focused on serving longtime and new customers. The family-owned business was founded in 1949, when …
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4/11/24
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After meeting in closed session for an hour and 22 minutes on Thursday, April 4, the members of the Litchfield City Council determined that more time was needed to act on the …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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4/8/24
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