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Pictured above, in front, from the left are Taelyn Payne, Skylynn Thrasher, Josey Webster and Alexis Young. In the middle row are Louden Reed, Daxton Spangler and Liam Wilson. In back are Zayne Lipe, Vincent Connor, Brecken Trader, Mason Bates, Grayson Brewer, Sonney Clevenger, Drew Schweizer, Breeawna Reincke and Isabel McLaughlin.
Fifth Graders Compete In Science Contest
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, … more
Nurses at Hillsboro Health have recently been nominated for the DAISY Award. Pictured above, from the left, are Lisa Walden, DAISY Award nominee Marta Edwards, Julie Smith and Tommi Cline.
Hillsboro Nurses Earn DAISY Award Nominations
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 … more
Litchfield Park District To Host Casino Night
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, … more
Community and church members celebrated the opening of Clothed In Grace, a free clothing boutique ran by Raymond Baptist Church. Pictured above, from the left are Tiffany and Daniel Johnson, Mayor Denny Held, Tammy Butler, cutting the ribbon, Jeremy Cray, Kevin Ford, Harold Cantrall, Lee and Jacob Johnson, Mary Cantrall, Donna Elliott, Angel Kellow, Sherry Lewey and Pastor Ron Butler.
Raymond Baptist Opens Free Boutique
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 … more
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Waggoner Trivia Night Set In March
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 … more
Longtime Litchfield police officer and now school resource officer Shane Grammer is being recognized as the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year for his dedication to the Litchfield youth.
Grammer Honored As Litchfield Citizen Of The Year
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 … more
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Hantla Continues Judicial Campaign
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 … more
Longtime fifth grade teacher Amy Newkirk has been named the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year.
Newkirk Recognized As Top Educator
"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 … more
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Flack Named To LLCC Board Of Directors
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 … more
Kevin Schott, pictured above on the right with his son, John, was recently honored as the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Special Recognition Award winner. Schott, a longtime firefighter, currently serves as the Montgomery County EMA director.
Schott Awarded Special Recognition
“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 … more
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Brayden and Ann Helgen, owners of Kismet Coffee Co. in Litchfield, have been recognized as this year’s Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award winners.
Kismet Coffee Receives 2024 Rising Star Award
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 … more
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Representatives of local businesses gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8. They gathered at the steps of the old Litchfield library on State St. and Union Ave in Litchfield.
Local Businesses Celebrate Women’s Day
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 … more
Donnellson Man Dies In Single Vehicle Accident
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 … more
John M. and Susie Galer, owners of The Journal-News, will be recognized with staff members as the Business of the Year at the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce annual banquet on March 15.
Journal-News Selected As Chamber Business Of The Year
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 … more
Local Artists Invited To Submit Pieces To Show
The Greenville Artist Guild is announcing their annual Spring show, “I Had A Dream.” Opening reception will be held on Friday, April 19, at the Maves Art Center on Beaumont Ave. in … more
Litchfield Council Votes Down Soccer Complex 4-3
After two meetings worth of public input, in addition to emails, phone calls and personal interactions with the community, the members of the Litchfield City Council … more
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Baseball Museum Plans Annual Chili Fundraiser
Baseball fans are encouraged to ring in the season by attending the chili warm-up that will be held at the Bottomley, Ruffing and Schalk (BRS) Baseball Museum in Nokomis on Saturday, March 23. Chili … more
Pictured above, Nathan Estes and his daughter, Gabby, enjoy a spin on the dance floor.
Dancing Queens
It was their night to be the dancing queens as more than 70 princesses filled The Event Center of Montgomery County in Taylor Springs for the annual Imagine Hillsboro Princess Ball. The young … more
Pictured above, from the left are Annie Rieken, Linda Esker, Donna Esker and Debby Austin, as they look at artwork on display. Some of the friends came from south of Waterloo to attend the exhibit's opening. The HeARTland Gallery is located at 315 Main Street in Hillsboro.
Art Gallery Opens Women’s Exhibit
The HeARTland Gallery in downtown Hillsboro was filled with laughter and smiles as the "Women's Work" exhibit opened on Friday evening, March 8, celebrating Women's History Month. Many of the artists … more
On Sunday, March 3, Chief Master Sgt. Amanda G. Stewart, of Nokomis was honored for her 34 years of military service. Pictured above, Stewart receives her medal from Commander Lt. Col. Brad Kahrhoff.
Nokomis Chief Master Sergeant Retires
Chief Master Sgt. Amanda G. Stewart, of Nokomis was honored for 34 years of military service during a retirement ceremony at the 126th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) Hangar on Scott AFB, on Sunday, March … more
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