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Sheriff’s Office Makes Multiple Drug Arrests
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 … more
Orders for 2024 Grace license plates are due Jan. 12.
Panther Student Council Will Offer Grace Plates
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 … more
Pictured above, owners Chris Furlow and Jayci White officially opened Rainy’s Pawside Inn on Friday, Dec. 15. The new dog boarding facility is located just off of Meisenheimer Ave, and is taking appointments for the 2024 year.
Rainy's Is A New Place To Stay For Man’s Best Friend
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 … more
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Hillsboro And Raymond Earn School Library Grant
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 … more
PawsCare of Montgomery County is seeking a family for Penny, a one year old foster dog at the shelter. Those interested may visit www.pawscare.org.
PawsCare Seeking Home For Year-Old Pup Penny
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 … more
More Than 300 Statutes Become Law In Illinois In 2024
More than 300 new laws will take effect Jan. 1, ranging from a ban on book bans to the regulation of “deepfake … more
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Derek Beckman, right, is sworn in by City Clerk Carol Burke and Fire Chief Adam Pennock as the newest member of the Litchfield Fire Department during the Litchfield city council meeting on Dec. 21. Beckman has almost literally grown up in fire houses across the area as his father Darin is the fire chief in Fillmore and branch chief for the central/west region of MABAS-IL.
Litchfield Dismisses Lake Superintendent
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 … more
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No One To Comment At Nokomis Tax Hearing
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 … more
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For the past 19 years, Ron Norris of Litchfield has served the community at CNB. On Friday, Dec. 29, the bank held a retirement celebration in his honor.
Litchfield’s Ron Norris Retiring After 19 Years At CNB
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 … more
Nearly 70 local residents kicked off their new year with the annual New Year’s Hike at Bremer Sanctuary in Hillsboro.
Annual Bremer Walk Kicks Off The New Year
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 … more
Hillsboro Council Approves Changes At Special Meeting
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 … more
The Miss Illinois County Fair Pageant is less than a month away and friends and family of Miss Montgomery County Alexis Lessman will be sending her off in style on Sunday, Jan. 7.
Pre-Pageant Send-Off Planned For Queen Alexis
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 … more
The Rev. Harry Meyer gives his final sermon from the pulpit of the First Christian Church in Hillsboro on Sunday morning, Dec. 31.
Hillsboro Church Holds Final Worship Service
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 … more
Tom Shelton of Litchfield received the YouTube Creators Award for reaching 100,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, “Just a Dad Videos” in November.
Litchfield Dad Earns YouTube Award
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 … more
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Summer Smith Finishes Her Fourth Book
Summer Smith Finishes Her Fourth Book
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 … more
Nokomis-Witt Ambulance Board Answers Questions From Public
“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 … more
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Hillsboro painter Joseph Williams is sharing his talents with the community through a series of paintings in the children’s section at the Hillsboro Area Public Library. Painting work has been done during the month of December. His work is titled “Reading Opens Your Mind to a World of Possibilities.”
New Paintings Add Splash Of Color At Library
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 … more
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 stream from a star across the yard to light the way to the Holy Family.
‘Tis The Season Of Christmas Lights
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 … more
City Of Nokomis Hires Two Part-Time Officers
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 … more
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Newspaper Kicks Off First Baby Competition
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. … more
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