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With the Summer Reading Program concluded and school starting soon, the Hillsboro Area Public Library has announced its schedule for the month of August.
Kicking off the month, the library will …
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7/25/24
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The Imagine Hillsboro Volunteer Committee has planned a yard waste pickup in preparation for Old Settlers. This one-time service will be on Saturday, Aug. 3. Hillsboro residents in need of service …
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7/25/24
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“Drive, determination and sportsmanship are what the Transplant Olympics, and this award, are about,” said Ross Owens, owner of The Holiday Shop in Hillsboro. The Transplant Olympics are …
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by Laura Boston
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7/25/24
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Ulysses S. Grant will come to life when Larry Werline portrays America’s 18th President in a program sponsored by the Historical Society of Montgomery County. The performance will take place at …
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7/25/24
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Litchfield is hosting their “Back to School Bash” on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center located at 1100 South State Street. The event is being …
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7/25/24
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by Joyce Shelton
On Monday, July 8, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Sub-Chapter #87 retirees, members and retired seniors met at the Taylorville First …
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7/25/24
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Three Central Illinois farm families were honored for their conservation agriculture efforts as the Sand County Foundation took advantage of a gathering of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and …
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7/25/24
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The Nokomis High School cheerleaders are excited to host the ‘Back to School Hollywood Star Dance,’ on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Nokomis. All …
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7/25/24
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The Hillsboro Free Methodist Church hosted its annual Vacation Bible School program, nightly July 22 through July 26. This year’s theme was The Great Jungle Journey, where kids set off on an …
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7/25/24
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The Litchfield Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for this year’s pageant, which will be held on Saturday, July 27, beginning at 7 p.m. in Simmons Gym at Litchfield High School. Admission is $5 …
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7/25/24
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This month’s Lunch and Learn educational session hosted by the Litchfield Chamber will feature guest speaker John Blank with Shelter Insurance-John Blank Agency. The session will take place at …
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7/25/24
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The Litchfield Fire Department was dispatched by Montgomery County 911 at 9:59 p.m. on Friday, July 19, to an outside fire at the Envotech Landfill in Litchfield. Upon arrival, On-Duty Captain Mike …
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7/22/24
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Although school doesn’t start for faculty and students for nearly a month, construction crews have been hard at work all summer on the new high school facility. Pictured above, work continues …
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7/22/24
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Two police officers were honored during the Litchfield City Council meeting on Thursday, July 18, with Merit Awards for Excellent Arrest by the American Police Hall of Fame, an award issued to law …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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7/22/24
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There’s an old saying that for want of a nail, a shoe was lost. Over the past 65 years, Highland native Ralph Korte has wanted nails, and despite the old nursery rhyme, he hasn’t lost …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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7/22/24
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Vice President Steve Janssen, standing in for the absent Chad Ruppert, called the Nokomis CUSD 22 School Board to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16.
In addition to Janssen, Superintendent …
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by Randy Rieke
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7/22/24
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A new part-time police officer was hired by the City of Coffeen when the Coffeen City Council met on Monday evening, July 15. Pictured above, Coffeen Mayor Robert Wessell swears in Harley Hedderman, …
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7/22/24
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The motto of the 4-H program is to “make the best better,” and Montgomery County 4-H members had a chance to showcase their hard work and dedication during this year’s shows in …
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7/22/24
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Hillsboro Health (formerly Hillsboro Area Hospital) will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3 …
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7/22/24
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Hearts United, located in Litchfield, has just opened their new lockers for the Homeless. Administrator Jeanette Ackerman has been one of the leading forces for the project, as well as the rest of …
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7/22/24
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