As the 114th Irish Days celebration opens this week, pageants will take center stage on Thursday evening, May 29, and Saturday evening, May 31, at the stage in downtown Farmersville.
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5/29/25
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McKay NAPA Auto Parts held their fifth annual Strut Your Stuff Cruise-In for Make-A-Wish on Saturday, May 17, in Staunton.
The event raised just over $21,000 and featured a total of 80 vehicles …
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5/29/25
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The Old Settlers Association has announced the “Who’s Who” list for 2025, with the contact numbers listed for those in charge of particular events. Old Settlers 2025 will take place …
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5/29/25
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The Newkomis Housing and Real Estate Committee will host an informational meeting for residents of Nokomis and Coalton at The Vault on Tuesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. This meeting will discuss a …
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5/29/25
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On Monday, May 12, Nokomis Public Library swore in its newly elected or reelected board of trustees. Pictured above, from left to right, are Gina Brown (treasurer), Jenny Farmer (vice president), …
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5/29/25
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The Lady Redskins Basketball Team raised money for the MCCA by gathering donations from residents and businesses for every three-pointer they made this year. They were able to donate $5,121 this …
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5/29/25
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On Tuesday, May 20, volunteers from the Nokomis Food Pantry and Nokomis Christian Missions honored Doris O’Malley for her many years of service to the community as coordinator for the local …
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5/29/25
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The stockholders of CNB Bank Shares, Inc. held their annual meeting on Tuesday, April 29, at CNB’s corporate headquarters in Carlinville. In addition to receiving a report on the past …
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5/29/25
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The Hillsboro High School class of 2025 took the next step in life as they graduated from the school as part of the annual graduation ceremony, held Friday evening, May 23, in the high school gym. …
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5/27/25
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In honor of May being named Mental Health Awareness Month, staff at Montgomery County Health Department is reminding the public of the resources available to those in need. “The desire is to …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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5/27/25
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As confetti filled the gym, Nokomis High School seniors celebrated the annual commencement ceremony, held at the school on Friday evening, May 23, with 42 seniors walking across the stage. Seniors …
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5/27/25
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Lady Bird Johnson once said, “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” The Montgomery County Cancer Association (MCCA) is blooming this spring as they prepare for the annual Birthday Party and …
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5/27/25
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Thomas Campbell once said, “To live in hearts we leave behind is not today.” Communities across Montgomery County paused on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, to remember those who paid the …
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In 2025, St. Francis Hospital is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding. In 1875, at the request of Bishop Peter Baltes, Diocese of Alton, 20 Hospital Sisters of St. Francis left Muenster, …
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5/27/25
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Longtime village Trustee Dan Hough submitted his letter of resignation to the Raymond Village Board at their meeting on Monday, May 19. Hough will be moving out of town to pursue other opportunities, …
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5/27/25
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David Powell, retiring superintendent of Hillsboro CUSD #3, has been named the 2025 Superintendent of Distinction by his colleagues in the Kaskaskia Region of the Illinois Association of School …
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5/27/25
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Elvira Rowe was sworn in as the new Mayor of Donnellson during the village board meeting on Monday, May 12. Along with Mayor Rowe, new trustees Virginia Kenny and Barydon Mason and Chief of Police …
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5/27/25
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Lincolnwood Junior High School participated in National Prevention Week activities sponsored by the Montgomery County Health Department. The students competed in a mural contest depicting how to live …
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5/27/25
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On behalf of the Hillsboro Police Department and the families they proudly serve, Police Chief Randy Leetham and Officer Frank Kenny extend their gratitude to Georgia Adams, owner of Securus …
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5/27/25
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Members of the Litchfield Community gathered for the annual Litchfield Memorial Day service held at the Veterans Memorial Garden in Library Park Monday morning.
The Litchfield High School band …
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5/27/25
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