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Participants in the Glenn Shoals Lake Club Aqua Run line up to roll at the first stop at the North Marina, hosted by Hubbart Wood and Brett and Courtney Bell.

The lake in Hillsboro was alive on Saturday, July 30, for the annual Glenn Shoals Lake Club Aqua Run. The event is an annual fundraiser for the club, which has been active in making improvements … more

8/1/22

Above, Melanie Sherer (left) and Laura Lauretta (center) enjoy a copy of The Journal-News, which traveled all the way to Lauretta’s hometown in Northern Italy when the Sherers made an international trek for the high school pen pals to meet.

Pen Pals Get Time Together In Italy

Hillsboro resident Melanie Sherer was given the gift of a lifetime when her husband, Chris Sherer, surprised her with a trip to Northern Italy to meet her high school pen pal, Laura … more

by Tori O’Dell | 8/1/22

Get Your Old Settlers Celebration Program Online!

If you’re dreaming of knowing what is up for this year’s Old Settlers celebration in Hillsboro, you’ve come to the right place. This year’s 138th celebration carries the … more

7/28/22

Above, Chris and Terri Casey clean the windows lining the Corner Block shortly after taking ownership of the building.

Local Couple Takes On Corner Block Building

“If you had told us six months ago that we were going to purchase the Corner Block Building, we would have just laughed,” said Terri (Miller) Casey, a Montgomery County native who, … more

by Tori O’Dell | 7/28/22

Hillsboro Council Hires New Attorney

Hillsboro has a city attorney again after the contract with Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, PC was ratified by a 3-0 vote Tuesday evening, July 26; Finance Commissioner Katie Duncan abstained … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 7/28/22

Nokomis Council Hears From Cross Over Minstries

At the regular July 25 meeting of the Nokomis City Council, council members took time to hear from representatives from Cross Over Ministries as it continues its outreach campaign across the … more

by Ben Schwarm | 7/28/22

Sorento Homecoming To Kick Off This Friday

Members of the Sorento community will gather for the annual summer celebration, which will kick off this Friday, July 29. The Sorento Homecoming weekend will begin with a Car Cruise on Friday, … more

7/28/22

Still Time To Register For Old Settlers Fun Run

Registration is officially open for the 2022 Old Settlers four-mile Fun Run and two-mile Fun Walk to be held on Saturday, Aug. 6. Registration begins at 7 a.m., followed by the race at 8 a.m. The … more

7/28/22

A hot July weekend couldn’t keep local residents from the return of the Antique Tractor Show, hosted by the Mid-State Collectors Club July 23-24 in Ohlman. The annual show returned after a two-year hiatus with a new home, the site of Dennis Aumann Auctions in Ohlman. More than 50 antique tractors and lawn and garden tractors were on display each day, and participants of all ages enjoyed tractor games both days as well. Pictured above, five-year-old Kash Kasten helps his dad, Allen Kasten, drive the tractor in the chain pile game.

Tractor Show All Fun And Games In Return

A little bit of shade and a whole lot of history made the heat a lot more bearable in Ohlman on July 23-24 at the Montgomery County Antique Farm Equipment Show. Nearly 60 pieces of agricultural … more

7/25/22

Witt Man Killed Friday In Single Vehicle Accident

A 59-year-old Witt man was killed in a single vehicle crash on Route 16 on Friday, July 22, at approximately 7:25 p.m. near the southern edge of town in Witt. According to the preliminary … more

7/25/22

Nokomis Will Renew Waiver For Staff Kids

Prior to their regular business meeting, Nokomis School Board President Chad Ruppert called to order a public hearing on the application for a waiver at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21. In … more

by Randy Rieke | 7/25/22

A new mural, located at 223 and 226 North State Street, features an agricultural scene and will give a warm welcome to both residents and visitors of Litchfield. Above, Morakot “Dang” Vannavat braves the warm temperatures as he focuses on detail on Thursday afternoon, July 21.

New Mural Adds To City Of Litchfield

“Sometimes it is the small things we do in life, like plant a seed or an idea. Nuture it and watch the idea grow,” said Litchfield Tourism Director Alicia Bloomfield. “The … more

7/25/22

Morrisonville Picnic Begins Thursday

The 94th Morrisonville Picnic and Homecoming begins this week, Thursday, July 28, Friday, July 29, and Saturday, July 30. The annual celebration is sponsored by the Morrisonville Community Club … more

7/25/22

Eric Kohnen of Poettker Construction, center, provides a tour of the new State Street elementary school project to board members during the meeting on Tuesday night. Pictured above is the inside of the gym/storm shelter. Kohnen expects they will pour more concrete for the flooring this week.

Litchfield Board Sees Progress On New School

Progress continues on the new State Street elementary school project, and members of the Litchfield School Board got a first-hand look on a tour during the meeting on Tuesday evening, July … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 7/21/22

Panhandle Board Hears Request For Policy Change

With about 20 in attendance at the meeting, members of the Panhandle School Board heard a request from a community member to change current district policy, as part of their regular monthly meeting … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 7/21/22

Raymond Changes Oil Dates To September

Following a call to order, members of the Raymond Village Board went straight to business as part of their regular meeting held Monday evening, July 18, at the village hall. A motion was made by … more

7/21/22

Auxiliary Police On Agenda For Planning Commission

Chairman Tom Gooding convened the monthly Hillsboro Planning Commission meeting at 12:30 Tuesday afternoon, July 19, in city hall chambers; present were Gooding, secretary Barb Hewitt, and … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 7/21/22

Pictured above, from the left are Chris and Bri Hubbart, Joe Page, president of the American Patriots Vanguard of Illinois, Wayne Wallace and Kami Ketchem.

Patriot Vanguard Makes Special Delivery To Wallace

The thrum of motorcycles vibrated through the air of North Jackson Street in Litchfield on Saturday afternoon, July 16, when members of the American Patriot Vanguard of Illinois escorted … more

by Tori O’Dell | 7/21/22

Above, Old Settlers’ Association President Oren Pickerill is pictured placing the crown on Queen Kathy White in a photo published in the Thursday, Aug. 27, 1964, edition of The Montgomery-News. Also pictured, from the left, Jane Henson, Charlotte Peters, Martha White and Marcia Clotfelter.

Kathleen Wynn Is Old Settlers Grand Marshal

A familiar face, Kathleen (Kathy White) Wynn, will return to Hillsboro to act as Grand Marshal of the 2022 Old Settlers Days parade. Although Wynn has lived outside of Montgomery County for … more

by Tori O’Dell | 7/18/22

Antique Farm Equipment Show Starts This Weekend

After a two-year hiatus, t he Montgomery County Antique Farm Equipment Show will return this weekend, Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, July 24, at a new home, the grounds of Dennis Aumann Auction site, … more

7/18/22