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The Nokomis City Council took the first step in creating a tax increment financing (TIF) district at its regular council meeting on Aug. 12. Commissioners approved a consultant fee of approximately …
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by Ben Schwarm
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8/15/24
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Nathan and Kaden Brown of Montgomery County did their best work on the biggest stage at the Illinois State Fair Junior Goat Show on Friday, Aug. 9. Pictured above, Kaden won the grand champion …
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8/15/24
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Welcome back, Topper Nation!
As the 2024-2025 academic year commences, the halls of Hillsboro High School are alive with activity as everyone reconnects with friends, navigates their schedules …
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by Milla Anderson at Hillsboro High
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8/15/24
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The Farmersville-Waggoner Public Library held their final summer activity on Friday, Aug. 2. A picnic was provided at the Farmersville Park Pavillion for all of the readers who completed the …
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8/15/24
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The Hillsboro Planning Commission met Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 13, in city hall with commissioners Barb Hewitt, Don Karban, Mike Ryan, Rex Brown and Dylan Richter attending. No city officials were …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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8/15/24
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The Hillsboro Community Child Development Center celebrated its 20th anniversary with a rock ‘n roll-themed open house on Friday evening, Aug. 9 at the center, located at 1220 E. Tremont in …
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8/15/24
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The special meeting of Hillsboro’s City Council Monday morning, Aug. 12, was in session for only two minutes as council members Patrick Ward, Kendra Wright, Tommy Justison and Fred Butler and …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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8/15/24
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The Hillsboro Area Public Library District has three board member positions open to be filled in the April 2025 consolidated election. Board members whose terms are expiring in May 2025 are Judy …
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8/15/24
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The Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) dive team is hosting an 18-hole, four person golf scramble on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Litchfield Country Club. For the past 22 years, this event has …
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8/15/24
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Land of Lincoln Honor Flight (LLHF) will continue the 2024 flying season with Mission #71 on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Mission #71 will serve more than 96 veterans including 13 from the Korean War era …
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8/15/24
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Members of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMS) of Farmersville, along with Pastor Michael Strong, presented a donation of $900 to Librarian Barbara Gentry, of the Farmersville-Waggoner Library, …
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8/15/24
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Young people will have the opportunity to learn about financial topics like earning, saving, spending, sharing and budgeting in a way that is both meaningful and fun through a new Hillsboro Area …
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8/15/24
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Jojo Ligutom of Litchfield, a waitress at The Ariston Cafe in Litchfield, was honored for exemplary customer service by the Route 66 cycling group, PAC Tours and Lon Haldeman. Ligutom received a …
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8/15/24
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The monthly Litchfield Pickers Market returned on a beautiful Sunday, Aug. 11, to downtown Litchfield. Hundreds of shoppers filled the streets looking for treasures from many vendors. In addition to …
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8/15/24
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On Monday, Aug. 5, the Montgomery County Community Wellness Committee hosted a Wellness Summit at Lincoln Land Community College in Litchfield. The event was well attended, with over 55 people in …
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by Valerie Belusko University of Illinois Extension Community and Economic Development Educator
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8/12/24
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Illinois law once again mandates county clerks to mail Vote By Mail applications to all registered voters for the upcoming Nov. 5 general election, according to Montgomery County Clerk Sandy …
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8/12/24
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Members of the Staunton Area VFW raise a flag in honor as part of the flag dedication ceremony held on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Evergreen Place in Litchfield. Current military volunteer Joe Pudenz …
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8/12/24
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“Community action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are …
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8/12/24
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As early as Wednesday night the telltale signs of the Old Settlers Parade were evident as parade-goers staked out their spots for the main event on Thursday, Aug. 8.
This year’s theme was …
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8/12/24
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With nearly two dozen entries, the Old Settlers Kiddie Parade on Thursday, morning Aug. 8, was the perfect appetizer for the evening festivities in downtown Hillsboro. Sponsored by the Hillsboro …
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8/12/24
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