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Panhandle Honors Veterans With Breakfast
For the tenth straight year, Panandle School District invited veterans and active service members from the area to their annual breakfast honoring those who served their country on Friday morning, … more
Shoe Sensation To Hold Socks For Troops Drive
Shoe Sensation in Litchfield will be hosting its ninth annual “Socks for Troops” fundraiser. Socks donated to the Litchfield location will benefit the Litchfield VFW. Last year, Shoe … more
Doris Jones, at left, is pictured above being presented the $50 award for correctly guessing Bob Reid as the 2024 Veiled Non-Profit by Veiled Non-Profit Organization President, Lon Bathurst, at right.
Jones Correctly Guesses Bob Reid As Non-Profit
Doris Jones of Litchfield was the winner of the $50 award for correctly guessing the 2024 Veiled Non-Profit, Bob Reid. Many financial donations are awarded annually by the Veiled Non-Profit … more
Farmersville Community Plans Annual Tree Lighting
The Village of Farmersville will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Farmersville Park on the Square. There will be hot chocolate, cookies, … more
Pictured above are Jaylynn Taylor and Rhonda Jurgena with the donation barrel at Steve Schmitt.
Operation Elf Barrels Now Ready In Litchfield
With Christmas just a few weeks away, Operation Elf is working hard to make the holidays brighter for families in need in the Litchfield School District. Toy donation barrels are located throughout … more
A plaque dedication was held for the late Sandy Bishop on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Marina One at Lake Lou Yaeger. Pictured above, from the left, are Cory Bishop, Shannon Bishop, Keri Bishop, Kyra Bishop-Jacobs, Brawley Jacobs, Tillee Merkel, Rowan Maddox, Rylie Maddox, Jake Maddox, Baker Woods, Raquel Bishop and Austin Woods. Not present for the photo were Ron Bishop, Kelly Bishop, Haley Bishop, Alli Bishop and Chloe Bishop.
Bishop Dedication Held At Marina
Lake Superintendent Heather Bell was the first to speak at the gathering for a plaque dedication in memory of the late Sandy Bishop on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Marina One at Lake Lou Yaeger. Bishop had … more
Aumann Auctioning Movie Blunderbuss
Aumann Auctions, Inc. is proud to announce the auction of a rare, historic blunderbuss firearm used in the globally popular “Pirates of the Caribbean” film series. The double-barreled … more
Litchfield Police Sergeant Tommy Melchert was recognized by the National Police Hall of Fame for exemplary service during the Litchfield City Council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7. Pictured with Sgt. Melchert, from the left, are his wife Danielle, daughters Adia, Juanita and Mataya, and his parents, Tom and Paula Melchert.
Dog Fight Continues For Litchfield And County
Litchfield Mayor Steve Dougherty updated the board on the situation with animal control, the city and Montgomery County during the Litchfield City Council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7, a situation … more
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Large Crowd Attends Watershed Meeting
The City of Hillsboro, the local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), and the Northwater Consulting, experts in watershed improvement and management, hosted an informative meeting at The … more
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Wooded Acreage Assessment Is State Statute
Following a rather lengthy and at times contentious meeting of the Montgomery County Board Finance and Budget Committee on Thursday, Nov. 7, the Montgomery County Board has set a special meeting to … more
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Members of the Sew and Show Stitchers presented this Quilt of Valor to Korean War veteran Lee Cerny during the Veterans Day program in Hillsboro on Monday morning, Nov. 11. Pictured above, from the left are Cerny and his wife, Mary Jo, and Carol Calvert and Jody Dunn of the Sew and Show Stitchers. Making the presentation is April Probst (hidden behind the quilt).
Hillsboro Salutes Its Veterans
As per custom each year, the Hillsboro community paused on Monday morning, Nov. 11, to salute the brave men and women who have selflessly served this country. Willie … more
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Pictured above, guest speaker Roy Schieferdecker, commander of American Legion Kniery-Knagg Post #436 in Litchfield, addresses the crowd gathering to honor local veterans. Litchfield Mayor Steve Doughtery remarked that it “is a beautiful day to honor veterans, but every day is beautiful to honor our veterans.”
Litchfield Honors Local Veterans
At the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, members of the Litchfield community took time to honor those who have bravely served their country in the armed forces. Litchfield … more
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Hillsboro Community Plans For Holiday Event
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Hillsboro as the signature white snowflakes and lights outlining downtown buildings have been lit. Pictured above, Jaimann Ellis installs … more
PANTHER PRESS • Litchfield Students Honor Local Vets
Hello Panthers! This week, there was no school on Monday, Nov. 11, due to Veterans Day. Last Friday, LHS held a Veterans Day assembly where the band and choir performed wonderful pieces, and members … more
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Pictured above, from the left are Keith Walcher of Nokomis, (retired) LtCol J.K. Williams of Fairfax Station, VA, Dale Walcher of Irving, and his twin brother Don Walcher of Chatham. The quartet of Veterans enjoyed an evening at Corner Pub in Witt.
Four Vietnam Veterans Enjoy Evening In Witt
A mutual desire to quench one’s thirst led to an impromptu meeting of three local area Vietnam War veterans—all brothers—and a former Nokomis Marine Corps officer and Vietnam War … more
REDSKIN REVIEW • Lady Redskins Season Ends In Sectional
Happy Monday, Redskin fans! I hope everyone had a great week, let’s catch up on what the Redskins were up to. On Tuesday night, volleyball faced Father McGivney for their first round of … more
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Steve, at left, and Denny Roberts are pictured above holding a banner that greeted them upon the Honor Flight’s return to Springfield. The brothers say that the banner, made by Ronnie Bishop Jr. of Fast Signs in Chicago, was one of the first things they saw upon deboarding the plane, and also the largest banner they saw.
Local Veteran Brothers Take Honor Flight To Washington D.C.
Two local veterans and brothers, Steve and Denny Roberts, were recognized on the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight Mission #72 trip on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Mission #72 was the final Honor Flight of 2024. … more
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The Historical Society of Montgomery County will be hosting the second annual Christmas House Tour on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. Pictured at left is the Jurgena home, located at 600 S. Main Street,
Historical Society Plans Christmas House Tour
A stately home recognized far and wide by travelers through Hillsboro and a church whose congregation dates back to the late 1800s are on this year’s Christmas House Tour sponsored by the … more
Veterans of the USMC gathered on Sunday evening, Nov. 10, to celebrate the Marine Corps 249th birthday. The annual event honored the men for their service and remembered the many fallen heroes of the Marine Corps.
Local Marines Celebrate 249th Birthday
The local Marine Corps League continued a tradition of celebrating the anniversary of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) with a 249th birthday party on Sunday evening, Nov. 10, at the Gudgel Ranch … more
Pictured above, veteran Randy Shreve salutes as he receives an honorary flag, pin and certificate on Thursday, Nov. 7. The event was sponsored by Gentiva Hospice’s We Honor Veterans program.
Veterans Recognized At Hillsboro Rehab
Local veterans at Hillsboro Health and Rehab were honored during a ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 7. As part of their We Honor Veterans Program, representatives from Gentiva Hospice and members of the … more
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