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Montgomery County Sheriff Rick Robbins flips a challenge coin in the air to determine who the next Montgomery County Board chairman will be. Members Doug Donaldson and Evan Young were nominated to the position, and with seven votes each, a coin toss was used to determine Donaldson as the winner. Later in the meeting, Young was elected vice chairman in an eight to six vote.
Donaldson Is County Chair After Coin Toss
It took a coin flip to determine Doug Donaldson of Irving would be the next chairman of the Montgomery County Board during the re-organizational meeting on Tuesday evening, Dec. 6, at the Historic … more
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Pritzker Signs Changes To SAFE-T Act’s Bail
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a follow-up measure to the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform, the third such amendment since the law’s initial passage in January 2021. The changes were … more
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Property Ordinances On Hillsboro's Agenda
The Hillsboro City Council held its only December meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6; the four commissioners and Mayor Don Downs were all present. The first action item on the agenda was approving the … more
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Video Gaming Removed From Village Golf Course
Members of Raymond Village Board met at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5. Those present for the meeting included Mayor Denny Held, trustees Bruce Poggenpohl, Dan Hough, Kendall Snyder, Greg Bernhardt and … more
Nokomis Community Ready For Christmas
City sidewalks. Busy sidewalks. Dressed in holiday style.  And in the air there will be a feeling of Christmas as the Nokomis community brings the holiday season to life this weekend. The … more
Hillsboro High School seniors, from the left are Audrey Hemken, Aurelie Granito, Kamryn Kiper and Summer Smith.
Six From County Win NPR Essay Contest
Six high school seniors from Montgomery County are being honored by NPR (National Public Radio) this fall as part of the annual “This I Believe” essay contest. Ten essays from around the state … more
Spend Sunday Holiday Shopping In Hillsboro
Head to Hillsboro this weekend for special holiday shopping hours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11. Normally closed, Downtown Hillsboro businesses are opening to give locals a chance to … more
Three students were recognized for their work as part of the Litchfield High School Patriotic Art Contest on Tuesday, Nov. 22, during an awards assembly. Pictured above, from the left, are second place winner Emma Diveley, first place winner Libby Lamb and third place winner Gina Painter.
Litchfield Students Honored At Awards Assembly
Several students and staff members at Litchfield High School were honored during an awards ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Simmons Gym for their efforts in three local contests sponsored by the … more
Litchfield City Clerk Carol Burke swears in Litchfield Police Officer Colton Faure as the department’s newest sergeant, with the help of Faure’s wife Taylor, during the Litchfield City Council meeting on Thursday, Dec. 1.
No Vote On Golf Carts In Litchfield
A motion to establish an ordinance allowing the use of golf carts and other associated vehicles in the city limits of Litchfield died due to the lack of a second during the Litchfield City Council … more
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Tree Of Lights Will Help Pastors Help Fill Needs
The Greater Hillsboro Ministerial Fellowship is asking for donations that will help with financial assistance for those with emergency needs throughout the year. A special page in this edition … more
Christmas Food Basket Applications Due Friday
The final day to submit an application for the annual Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department Christmas Basket Program is the end of this week–on Friday, Dec. 9. Applications are available at … more
The Hillsboro youth soccer community recently raised money for the family of Simeon Huber, the two-year-old son of Seth and Jessie Huber who has been battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia since August. Raffle tickets were sold to benefit the family, raising $750 with the winner, Simeon’s grandmother Connie Harling, donating the winnings to the family. From the left are Hillsboro Youth Sports Administrator Bill Christian, Jessie, Ayla, Auvie, Solomon, Simeon and Seth Huber and Hillsboro Sports Association President Matt Lentz. Not present for the photo was Simeon’s older sister, Aleyah Huber.
Soccer Raffle Benefits Simeon Huber Family
Youth sports, especially soccer, have been a big part of Seth and Jessie Huber’s life, so when news came that the Huber’s two-year-old son Simeon had been diagnosed with Acute … more
Body Cam Videos Show Pursuit And Shooting
The Illinois State Police released two police body cam videos on Thursday, Dec. 1, that show the foot pursuit and eventual shooting of an armed suspect on Thursday, Nov. 24, in Litchfield. The … more
Santa Claus made a list and checked it twice before visiting local children during this year’s Christmas Mall in Raymond. Above, he greets Staci Crawford and her two-year-old daughter Lara Crawford, who met him for the first time.
Raymond Community Gears Up For Christmas
The village of Raymond had its own Winter Wonderland of sorts as the community held its annual Christmas Mall event on Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Raymond Knights of Columbus Hall. There were over … more
Water Department Now Fully Staffed In Nokomis
After a year full of employee departures, new hires, and re-hires, the Nokomis City Council filled a vacancy for a full-time position at the city’s Water and Sewer Department at its regular … more
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Litchfield Board Approves Bids For Innovation Center
The new South Central Illinois Training and Innovation Center is officially underway. Members of the Litchfield School Board held a special meeting on Tuesday evening, Nov. 29, at the district … more
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Raymond Hires New Golf Course Superintendent
Members of the Raymond Village Board approved the hiring of a new superintendent at Shoal Creek Golf Course following the resignation of Nick Hornbuckle at their meeting on Monday evening, Nov. … more
Litchfield Community Ready For Christmas
It’s gearing up to be “A Magical Christmas” this weekend in Litchfield as the Litchfield Community Partners organization presents a holiday celebration on Saturday, Dec. … more
Litchfield’s Zion Lutheran School staff members at the gala, from the left are Ernie Thomack, Mindy Fischer, Ceressa Waldrup, Erika Fortner, Katie Gulley, Risa Falter, Pastor Fred Kraemer, Jami Pryor, Lydia Cook, Chris Covert, Lisa Sharp and Susie Covert.
Zion Lutheran Gala Raises $78,000
The inaugural Walking in Truth Gala, held Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Litchfield Community Center, raised over $78,000 to benefit Zion Lutheran School in Litchfield. “In addition to raising … more
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Four-year-old Parker Mason of Farmersville was excited to visit with Santa Claus at the 11th annual tree lighting festivities in Farmersville on Saturday, Nov. 26.
Christmas Comes To Farmersville
He’s making his list and checking it twice as the jolly old elf himself made a special appearance at the 11th annual tree lighting festivities in downtown Farmersville on Saturday, Nov. … more
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