The family of Leroy Kuhl will be hosting an open house celebration of life on Sunday, June 30, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Panama Community Center, formerly Panama School. All are welcome to come and …
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6/20/24
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The Montgomery County Fair will return to the county fairgrounds in Butler next week, Wednesday, June 19, through Sunday June 23, for the 38th annual fair. This year’s fair is full of …
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6/17/24
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The newest addition to the outdoor activities in Hillsboro is aimed directly at the youth of the area and hopes to build up a love of fishing in the next generation.
After several years of …
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6/17/24
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“When you feel God’s call, you either answer it or you don’t. It took me 30 years, but I did answer it.” said Lorna Blackford, new pastor for Community of Faith Church …
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by Laura Boston
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6/17/24
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With the official start of summer just one week away, the Old Settlers Association has announced the live entertainment for this year’s festivities in August.
“We have a couple of …
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6/17/24
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An ongoing narcotics investigation led to the arrest of Zachary J. Umek, 45, of Hillsboro. Hillsboro Police Department gathered information and evidence on the sale and distribution of …
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6/17/24
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Montgomery County Democrats recently held a fundraiser for the Witt Veterans Memorial on Saturday morning, June 8, at the CNB Bank and Trust parking lot in Hillsboro. The meal consisted of a New York …
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6/17/24
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Members of the Lincolnwood High School FFA chapter attended the 96th annual Illinois State FFA Convention held from Tuesday, June 11 to Thursday, June 13, with more than 5,000 other FFA members, …
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6/17/24
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Camren’s Causes and the First Baptist Church of Nokomis are joining forces to provide a good meal for a good cause.
Zeppelin, the 18-month-old son of Violet Patkus and Joe Zitek, was …
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6/17/24
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On May 21, Hillsboro High School teacher, Ashley Greenwalt, hosted a ceremony to recognize and pin 37 students as Basic Nurse Assistants. The CNA program continues to expand, now serving the school …
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6/17/24
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The Milanos family of Hillsboro has added $3,000 to the fund drive for a new Central Park Pool. They designated memorial donations to this community effort following the death of 91-year-old Jerry …
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6/17/24
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The Litchfield Memorial Pool is up and running with Julie Foss as the new head manager for the 2024 summer season. Admission prices are $6 for general admission, $1 for 55 and up and free for ages …
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6/17/24
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Hillsboro Pre-K in Coffeen principal Marci Gutierrez kicked off the Hillsboro School Board meeting on Tuesday, June 11, with an exciting announcement. “We applied for a $315,000 Early Childhood …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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6/13/24
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The annual Montgomery County 4-H Shows continue at the Butler 4-H Park all month. Montgomery County’s 4-H shows will run Monday, June 17, through Tuesday, June 25. The cat show will kick off …
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6/13/24
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Members of the Montgomery County Board split on three issues as part of their regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday evening, June 11, at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Hillsboro. The first …
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by Mary (Galer)
Herschelman
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6/13/24
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The Litchfield Airport celebrates the annual Young Eagles Day on Saturday, June 8, by hosting a free flying experience for kids ages 8-17. Pilots from Litchfield, Godfrey and Bethalto flew in to …
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6/13/24
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Litchfield hosted their monthly Pickers Market in Old Library Park on Sunday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the event people could buy a variety of goods from vendors throughout the entire park as …
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6/13/24
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Monday, June 10, marked the six-year anniversary of the disappearance of Michael Schmidt, 59, of Hillsboro. Schmidt went missing on the evening of Sunday, June 10, 2018, while looking for arrowheads …
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6/13/24
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The second Spencer’s Annual Showdown will be held on Saturday, June 29, at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds in Carlinville. The showdown features a variety of truck and vehicle competition, …
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6/13/24
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Girl Scout Service Unit 107, which is composed of Girl Scouts from Bunker Hill, Benld, Gillespie, Mt. Olive, Staunton and surrounding areas, began their Twilight Camp at Camp Hugh on Memorial Day, …
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6/13/24
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