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Farmers, Walshville Come To Agreement
A group of landowners and the Village of Walshville agreed to a consent judgement on May 22, that will allow the landowners to continue to grow crops on their properties, despite an ordinance passed … more
The Historic Courthouse in downtown Hillsboro is the home of four brand new benches this spring. There are two in the front, pictured above, and two on the side. The benches were purchased for more than $2,600 by the Big Dawg Dare organization, based in Litchfield. The benches are now in place on the grounds, and were delivered and assembled by Imagine Hillsboro volunteers. In addition, the county purchased new paint for the flower planters on the Historic Courthouse grounds, and Imagine Hillsboro volunteers gave them a fresh coat of paint for the coming year. Both the county and the City of Hillsboro are both very grateful for the efforts of these two community organizations.
Historic Courthouse Gets New Benches
The Historic Courthouse in downtown Hillsboro is the home of four brand new benches this spring. There are two in the front, pictured above, and two on the side. The benches were purchased for more … more
Pictured above, from the left are quilters Becky Gonzalez and Lisa Finley with Hillsboro Health team members Theresa Rapp, Alayna Hutchison, Ben Rapp, Rhett Eskew, Tracy Stenroos. Not pictured is Marti Benning.
Quilters Donate To Emergency Room
On Tuesday, June 4, a group of talented quilters presented blankets to the Hillsboro Health Emergency Department. Hillsboro Health team members use the quilts to help provide a sense of comfort to … more
Cavalry Baptist Church Hosts VBS In June
Cavalry Baptist Church in Hillsboro will be hosting a vacation bible school from Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14. Kids in grades 3rd through 5th can attend VBS, with each night starting at … more
Pictured above, from the left are Mary Ann Rimini, Connie Brown and Al Rimini.
Former Fire Chief Named Citizen Of The Year
“The 2024 Citizen of the Year was, unsurprisingly, nominated by many people,” said Mary Ann Rimini in presenting this year’s award. “All of the submitted letters had a common … more
Lawmakers Move To Pause Pipeline
After state regulators rebuffed several proposed carbon transport projects over the past year, lawmakers have moved to formally ban new projects until the federal government sets forth new safety … more
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Pictured above, Maggie Reynolds, Montgomery County Cancer Association volunteer, holds up the floral tributes that will be on display and available at this year’s MCCA Birthday Party and Celebration of Life.
MCCA Tributes Will Honor Cancer Patients
This summer, volunteers with the Montgomery County Cancer Association will plant seeds of hope and celebrate the enduring spirit of life at this year’s Birthday Party and Celebration of Life, … more
Seismic Engineers Visit Route 185 Sinkhole Site
Seismic Engineers Visit Route 185 Sinkhole Site
A seismic engineering crew has been on site of the large sinkhole on Illinois Route 185 between Hillsboro and Coffeen in the past week. The equipment arrived on Wednesday, May 29, and spent the rest … more
this year’s Irish Days royalty includes 2024 Junior Miss Irish Days Delilah Mendoza, 2024 Miss Irish Days Morgan Hampton and 2024 Little Miss Irish Days Reese Sidwell.
Hampton And Mendoza Reign At Irish Days
A little inclement weather may have delayed the start of the annual Irish Days pageant on Saturday evening, June 1, but it certainly didn’t lessen the excitement as new faces were selected to … more
Breast Cancer Group To Meet June 3
The Montgomery County Breast Cancer Support Group will hold its regular meeting on Monday, June 3, at the Calvary Baptist Church, located at 537 Rountree Street in Hillsboro. The meeting begins at … more
St. Francis Thanks President Timpe
St. Francis Thanks President Timpe
Coworkers, friends and members of the community thanked exiting HSHS St. Francis Hospital president and CEO Jim Timpe for his years of service on Thursday, May 30. The farewell event was held at the … more
Best Of HHS Show To Be Held At The Grand
The Best of HHS Show will be held at The Grand Theatre in Hillsboro on Saturday, June 8, starting at 8 p.m. The evening will feature acts including The Acafellas, Lauryn Miller, Ryleigh VanDoren and … more
The Raymond-Harvel Fire Department was dispatched to a two and a half story residential structure fire the afternoon of Wednesday, May 29. The firefighters were dispatched at 6:32 p.m. and would remain on scene until 11:55 p.m. at the 1131 Goby Ave. residence. The fire department received mutual aid from Farmersville, Carlinville, Morrisonville, Girard and Raymond/Harvel ambulance.The following morning, regional fire departments were dispatched once again to the property and remained on scene from 5:40 to 10:51 a.m., after the fire had reignited.
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Waggoner Home
The Raymond-Harvel Fire Department was dispatched to a two and a half story residential structure fire the afternoon of Wednesday, May 29. The firefighters were dispatched at 6:32 p.m. and would … more
Comedian Fred Klett stands with the Ruppert family. Milla Ruppert and Mette Lee told Klett about Hillsboro and the Orpheum which led to an upcoming show on Friday, June 7.
Fred Klett To Perform Comedy Show At Hillsboro Theater
The Orpheum Theatre will a bring a new, live, stand-up comedy event to Hillsboro on Friday, June 7. Comedian Fred Klett will be the headliner for the event. Klett’s recent Dry Bar stand-up … more
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Senators Ask USPS To Stop Postal Increase
On May 8, U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Michigan), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Susan Collins (R-Maine), Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) … more
Banded Birds Migrate Back To Home
Beginning in the summer of 2022, a special project was started at the H&B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary in Hillsboro. The property has a 50-nest box trail that spans 2.3 miles, used to house a … more
To open up the Lucky 113th Irish Days festivities in Farmersville, young Reese Sidwell was crowned the new 2024 Little Miss Irish Days in a pageant on Thursday evening, May 30. She is the daughter of PJ and Jessica Sidwell of Farmersville. Pictured above, in front, from the left are Little Miss Irish Days contestants Paige Rovey, Ainsley Smith, Quinn Sidwell, 2024 Little Miss Irish Days Reese Sidwell, Piper Martin, Parker Mason, Abigail Lehnen and Kinsley White. In back are retiring 2023 Little Miss Irish Days Maylee Hampton, 2023 Junior Miss Irish Days Arya Stimac, 2023 Miss Irish Days Kamryn Russell and 2023 Little Mister Irish Days Sheffy Stimac.
Reese Sidwell Crowned Irish Days Little Miss
To open up the Lucky 113th Irish Days festivities in Farmersville, young Reese Sidwell was crowned the new 2024 Little Miss Irish Days in a pageant on Thursday evening, May 30. She is the daughter of … more
From the driver's seat of one of the Farmersville/Waggoner Fire Department fire engines, TJ Dvorak tosses a handful of suckers out to the parade-goers during the Irish Days Parade in Farmersville on June 1.
With A Little Luck, Irish Days Parade Dodges Wet Weather
It was a little wetter than some of the Irish Days parades of the past, but that didn’t make it any less fun as the streets of Farmersville were lined with parade-goers on Saturday, June 1. … more
Irish Days volunteer Cheryl Pope was live streaming the announcement of the winners of the Irish Days Chili Cook-Off on June 1, in Farmersville, when she had to hand her phone off to receive the top prize and a custom plaque made by Kendal Elvidge of 8th Road Wood. Pictured with Pope are 2023 Jr. Miss Irish Days Arya Stimac and 2023 Miss Irish Days Kamryn Russell. Pope donated her winnings back to the Farmersville Knights of Columbus, who organize the chili cook-off and donate the funds to the Panhandle School District special education programs.
Pope Wins KC Chili Cook-Off At Irish Days
Irish Days volunteer Cheryl Pope was live streaming the announcement of the winners of the Irish Days Chili Cook-Off on June 1, in Farmersville, when she had to hand her phone off to receive the top … more
Signs about breast cancer awareness were placed along the route of the annual Monisa Clark Breast Cancer Support Group Fun Run/Walk on Saturday morning, June 1, in Farmersville.
Support Group Holds Annual Walk At Irish Days
Members of the Montgomery County Breast Cancer Support Group hosted the annual Monisa Clark Breast Cancer Support Group Fun Run/Walk on Saturday morning, June 1, as part of this year’s Irish … more
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