On Jan. 1, a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office K9 Deputy was requested to assist the Litchfield Police Department on a traffic stop. A K9 sniff of the vehicle resulted in a positive K9 alert …
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1/4/24
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For the seventh year, members of the Litchfield High School Student Council are selling temporary license plates to raise money for an ongoing research study for INAD (infantile neuroaxonal …
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1/4/24
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For years, dog owners have stressed about their pups when going on vacations out of town. But a local Hillsboro couple hopes to make those trips without the dog a little easier …
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By Isaiah Atkins
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1/4/24
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Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias is awarding more than $1.4 million to qualifying public school districts to the benefit of 2,713 school libraries throughout Illinois. The …
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1/4/24
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PawsCare of Montgomery County is seeking a new home for Penny, a year old Catahoula mix. Penny has webbed feet like a lab, double dew claws like a Great Pyrenees and a beautiful brindle coat. Penny …
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1/4/24
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More than 300 new laws will take effect Jan. 1, ranging from a ban on book bans to the regulation of “deepfake …
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by Peter Hancock, Andrew Adams and Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois
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1/2/24
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The City of Litchfield will be looking for a new lake superintendent after their meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21, as the council approved the dismissal of current lake …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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1/2/24
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The December Nokomis School Board meeting began with a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing opened by President Chad Ruppert on Tuesday, Dec. 19. With no one from the public attending …
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by Randy Rieke
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1/2/24
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After 19 years with CNB Bank and Trust, Vice President and Commercial/Ag officer Ron Norris has announced his retirement. His final day in office was celebrated with an afternoon of refreshments on …
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1/2/24
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Nearly 70 local residents kicked off their new year with the annual New Year’s Hike at Bremer Sanctuary in Hillsboro. This year, the group broke into three tours, led by Nancy Redman, Ken …
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1/2/24
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Because an unwritten policy of the Hillsboro City Council had to be codified and turned into an ordinance by Jan. 1 of 2024, the group had to hold a special meeting to meet the requirements of a new …
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1/2/24
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It’ll be a party fit for a queen on Sunday, Jan. 7, as Miss Montgomery County Alexis Lessman prepares for the Miss Illinois County Fair Pageant in Springfield. From 2 to 4 p.m. at the Hillsboro …
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1/2/24
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The Rev. Harry Meyer gives his final sermon from the pulpit of the First Christian Church in Hillsboro on Sunday morning, Dec. 31. That morning, he preached on guidelines for life, and the service …
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1/2/24
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Tom Shelton of Litchfield was honored to receive the YouTube Creators Award on Nov. 16 for his work on “Just A Dad” videos. This award is presented by YouTube for creators who reach …
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by Joyce Shelton
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1/2/24
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Summer Smith, 18, a 2023 graduate of Hillsboro High School, has just published her fourth book. Ten out of Ten carries the subtitle, "Ten lessons I would tell my younger self to prepare her for life …
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1/2/24
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“We’re all angry,” the Nokomis-Witt Area Ambulance Service board meeting began with a public comment at the Thursday, Dec. 21 meeting. “We need a reliable service here in …
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by Mike Plunkett
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12/28/23
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Colorful and playful murals above book shelves in the children's area of Hillsboro Area Public Library exhibit the creative vision and talent of Joseph Williams of Hillsboro. Titled, "Reading Opens …
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12/28/23
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It’s the season for spectacular Christmas lighting displays, and the home of Dan and Linda Bilyeu on Lands End Road at Glenn Shoals Lake in Hillsboro is one to be admired. Bright white lights …
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12/28/23
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The Nokomis City Council took action at its regular Tuesday, Dec. 26 meeting to hire a pair of new part-time police officers. Dalton King, currently the Police Chief in Witt, will begin work as a …
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By Ben Schwarm
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12/28/23
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As soon as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, heralding the start of a brand new year, the official wait begins for the arrival of the first baby contest winner in Montgomery County. …
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12/28/23
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