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“We’re going to State!” fourth grade teacher and junior high Science Olympiad coach Erin Hammann announced to members of the Hillsboro School Board and an enthusiastic audience to …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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3/14/24
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The Nokomis City Council met in its regular meeting on Monday, March 11 at the council room in City Hall.
In the meeting, commissioners approved a resolution to adopt the 2024 Montgomery County …
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3/14/24
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Local residents may once again gather at the County Board Room located on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse in Hillsboro on Tuesday, March 19, to view election returns as they become …
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With one member absent, members of the Montgomery County Board dispatched of their business rather quickly on Tuesday evening, March 12, at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Hillsboro. Board member …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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3/14/24
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H&B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary is excited to announce they have launched a Kids Inspiration Hike for younger hikers, ages 3 to 10.
The hike will lead visitors around the sanctuary’s …
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The Hillsboro Planning Commission met for a brief time Tuesday afternoon, March 12, in city hall. The two officers, Chairperson Barb Hewitt and Secretary Don Karban, and commission member David …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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3/14/24
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Under the leadership of fifth grade teacher Erin Hammann, Beckemeyer Elementary School fifth graders entered their unique Rube Goldberg contraption in competition with 15 others on Friday, March 1, …
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Hillsboro Health kicked off The DAISY Award program in October of 2023. This internationally recognized award was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died at age 33 of an auto-immune …
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The Litchfield Park District will be holding a Casino Night on Saturday, March 23, from 7-10 p.m.
Admission cost is $40 per ticket which includes casino chips. The chips have no monetary value, …
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Raymond Baptist Church announced the opening of their free community clothing boutique on Saturday, March 2, with a ribbon cutting attended by members of the church and community.
The …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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3/14/24
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The Panhandle Educational Foundation is hosting their annual Trivia Night on Saturday, March 23, at the Waggoner Centennial Building.
This year the foundation will repeat the “Crazy …
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On Friday, March 15, Litchfield Police Officer Shane Grammer will receive the Citizen of the Year award from the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce. But way back in 2019, Grammer is standing outside the …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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3/14/24
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Judge Christopher “Kit” Hantla announces that he is running to sustain his current position of resident circuit judge on Montgomery County. Judge Hantla was appointed by the Illinois …
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"Our students need someone to be in their corner and root for them, and that's what Amy does," said Litchfield Elementary School Principal Jeremy Heigert.
Longtime fifth grade teacher Amy …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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3/14/24
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The Lincoln Land Community College Foundation Board of Directors welcomed three new members, elected new officers and recognized outgoing board members at a recent meeting. Earl Flack of Hillsboro …
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3/14/24
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“It’s just something that gets in your heart. As long as I’m capable, I’ll be involved,” Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director Kevin Schott …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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3/14/24
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Kismet Coffee was recently honored with the Rising Star award from the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce as part of its annual awards.
Recipients for the Rising Star award are nominated by the …
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by Cayden Huber
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3/14/24
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The celebration of contribution and achievement of women could be found in Litchfield to highlight International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8. The 2024 theme for International Women’s …
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A 49-year-old Donnellson man was pronounced dead on the scene of single vehicle accident on Tuesday, March 13, on Mt. Moriah Ave., just east of Illinois Route 127. The Montgomery County …
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For nearly 200 years, The Journal-News has been at the forefront of telling the history and the stories of Montgomery County and its people. Although the newspaper's name and employees have changed …
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