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The Litchfield Pickers Market will return this week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13, at downtown Litchfield, starting at 400 North State Street. Hosted by the Litchfield Tourism Office and … more
It was a short night for members of the Montgomery County Board, who met in open session for just 59 minutes at their regular August meeting on Tuesday evening, Aug. 8, at the Historic Courthouse in … more
Whether it was a ponytail, pigtails or a braid, there were lots of smiles and lots of ribbons in this year’s Old Settlers competition, held Sunday, Aug. 6, as part of the Country Fair at St. … more
​​After several years of fundraising, a much needed new playground brightens up Panama’s John L. Lewis Memorial Park and is put into regular use by the children that reside in the village. … more
Author John S. Raschke, a retired US Army Colonel, discussed his recently released memoir A Tour in Chuong Thien Province: A U.S. Army Lieutenant with MACV Advisory Team 73 in the Mekong Delta, … more
Rain may have resulted in a little wet smell, but ultimately the 2023 edition of the Old Settlers Dog Show came out smelling like a rose on Sunday, Aug. 6. More than 20 pooches and parents were … more
Two local veterans were recognized with special   Land of Lincoln Honor Flight trips on May 16 and June 20. The free, one day trip is designed to give veterans a chance to visit the … more
It was never a big surprise to see Danny Millburg or Dave Waggoner at the Waggoner Centennial Building before they passed away in 2022, but now friends and family of these two men have a lasting … more
Raymond Village Board met at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7, Those present for the meeting included Mayor Denny Held, trustees Greg Bernhardt, Dan Hough, Kendall Snyder, Bruce Poggenpohl, Bill Krager and … more
With the annual car show, fun run, dog show, turtle races, and country fair events, Sunday, Aug. 6, had a little something everyone as the 2023 Old Settlers Celebration kicked off in Hillsboro. more
With lots of glitter and sparkles, five new faces were crowned to represent the Hillsboro community on Saturday evening, Aug. 5, at The Event Center of Montgomery County in Taylor Springs for this … more
The community gathered to worship on the grounds where Old Settlers began Sunday morning, Aug. 6, during the community worship service on the Beckemeyer School grounds, the site of the first Old … more
The 139th Old Settlers Old Settlers Days celebration will continue on Wednesday, Aug. 9, and Thursday, Aug. 10. Wednesday’s events will begin at 4 p.m. when the Old Settlers Art Show opens to … more
A new ordinance regarding raffles was passed by the Litchfield City Council on Thursday, Aug. 3, and will hopefully provide some protections for those considering doing a Queen of Hearts style … more
Advance tickets are still available to purchase for this year’s Old Settlers celebration to be used on Wednesday, Aug. 9 and Thursday, Aug. 10, in downtown Hillsboro. Due to a miscommunication … more
The 2023 Old Settlers Days celebrations will begin this weekend, Saturday, Aug. 5, and Sunday, Aug. 6. This will mark the 139th year for the much loved festival and this year’s theme, … more
Both the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the Facade Improvement Grant program have been instrumental in the rejuvenation of Hillsboro’s downtown, but occasionally a snag appears; that … more
The Historical Society of Montgomery County is working hard to prepare the all-new historical county museum this Aug. 6, launching as part of the Old Settlers festivities. While the museum (and … more
The 51st annual Bull Frog Jumping Contest was held during Morrisonville’s Homecoming and Picnic on Friday afternoon, July 28. Competitors traveled from throughout Montgomery County and … more
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that U.S. Army Sergeant John W. Radanovich, 23, of Mt. Olive, reported missing during World War II, was accounted for on May 11, 2023 nearly 80 … more
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