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Four File For County Office, Ten For County Board
The filing period for candidates running for county offices to be nominated in the March 19th, 2024 General Primary Election in the Montgomery County Clerk’s Office has now been completed, … more
Pictured above, in front, from the left are Jackson Cunningham, Louden Reed, Graham Dyas, Robbie Hilt, Mila Reed and Kate Cunningham. In the second row are Jake Furness, Brookes Cherry, Nolan Dyas, Stella Eisentraut, Parker Ripley, Betsy Reed, Naomi Cherry, Rylee Fath, Morgan Sands, Abigayle Sturgeon, Millie Raison, Ryker Holtschulte and Ellis Limbaugh. In the third row are Harrison Tuetken, Skyler Sturgeon, Avery Maddaleno, Lexi Myers, Lydia Collins, Nova Raison, Addie Dyas, Sloan Tuetken, Wade Cherry, Landon Myers, Breeawna Reincke and Marisa Shipman. In the fourth row are Roger Fath, Tracy Churchwell, Mandy Myers, Sami Eisentraut, Joyce Fath, David Cunningham, C.J. Dyas, Ali McCammack, Melody Cunningham, Kathy Beckom, Sandy Leitheiser, Debby Williams and Glen Cherry. In back are Kaylie Ripley, Jynnafer Marin, Randy Leuschke, Rachel Sturgeon, Donald Sturgeon, Patty Holshouser, Janis Collins, Eli Howard and Mark Williams. Not pictured are cast members Abigail Gorsage, Cannan Gorsage, Elijah Gorsage, Violet Limbaugh, Micah Holtschulte, Makinley Furness, Brenda Hamm, Aria Mekala, Taryn Hutchins and Brenley Hutchins; sound and lights crew Robbie Shipman, Cary Eisentraut and Matt Sands and directors Lisa Shipman, Missy Sands, Amanda Cunningham, Stephanie Dyas and Megan Tuetken.
Free Methodist Church To Host Christmas Pageant
The Hillsboro Free Methodist Church invites the community to its annual Christmas production Dec. 8 through Dec. 10. This year’s production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” will … more
Simeon Huber
Local Residents Invited To Join Christmas Parade
Family and friends of four-year-old Simeon Huber are invited to join in a Christmas Parade in his honor this month. All types of vehicles are welcome and ATVs are encouraged in the parade, which will … more
Pictured above, from the left are Bill Stoneburner, Kathy Neville of Make-A-Wish Illinois, Scott Mountford (partially hidden), Sue Messerli of Make-A-Wish Illinois, Ed Hammann, Alexis Mathews of Make-A-Wish Illinois, Norm May, Earl Flack, Matt McKay, Jim McKay, Ryan Ocepeck, Sara Hemann and Gina Grebing.
McKay Donates $72,000 To Make-A-Wish
On Saturday, Dec. 2, McKay NAPA Auto Parts presented a $72,000 check to Make-A-Wish Illinois. Throughout the year, McKay's held multiple fundraisers, including, Strut Your Stuff, raffles, the annual … more
The Rev. Sheryl Van Dyke is the new pastor at the Witt United Methodist Church.
Witt United Methodist Welcomes New Pastor
On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Witt United Methodist Church welcomed the Rev. Sheryl Van Dyke as their new pastor. The Rev. Van Dyke was appointed to serve the Witt United Methodist Church beginning Dec. 1. … more
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Hosted by the St. Isidore chapter of the Knights of Columbus, the 37th Annual Irish Days Chili Cook-Off raised $5,429.20 for the special education programs in the Panhandle School District this past year. At the check presentation are Jim Hester and event organizer Brad Whalen of the Knights of Columbus, along with Panhandle Special Education staff Alexis Hardy, Emily Grandchamp, Chris Lipe and Erica Watts.
Panhandle Special Ed Receives Donation From Farmersville KC Chili Cook-Off
The 37th Annual Irish Days Chili Cook-Off, organized by Farmersville KC Council 1152, raised $5,429.20 for the Panhandle School District’s Special Education Fund. The event is part of the … more
Students in this year’s Montgomery County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program are bringing a Christmas drone show to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Butler on Sunday, Dec. 17, for this year’s class business.
CEO Students Planning Holiday Drone Show
"This is something that's never been done before in the county," said Griffen Hughes, a student in the Montgomery County CEO program. "It's a very unique event and we … more
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Litchfield Board Continues Search For Next Super
Members of the Litchfield School Board met on Thursday evening, Nov. 30, with representatives of the Illinois Association of School Boards as they continue their search for a new superintendent. … more
The Montgomery County Museum has now officially opened its second exhibit of the year featuring “Main Street Merchants of Montgomery County.” The exhibit was officially unveiled as part of this year’s Imagine Hillsboro Small-Town Christmas event on Saturday, Nov. 25. Their new display features historic photos, artifacts, items given to patrons by businesses, documents, advertisements and more. Many of these items have been seen by local residents. In addition, more than 200 historic photos and postcards are included in a digital display inside the museum. Pictured above, Mike Rappe of the Historical Society of Montgomery County, at left, gives a tour to members of the Christiana Tillson chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. From the left are Chris Garner, Kendra Wright and Patty Whitworth. The Montgomery County Museum is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and local residents are encouraged to check out the commemorative items in the gift shop, which would make the perfect Christmas gifts.
New Exhibit Opens At Montgomery County Museum
The Montgomery County Museum has now officially opened its second exhibit of the year featuring “Main Street Merchants of Montgomery County.” The exhibit was officially unveiled as part … more
McCann Fires Attorneys At Trial’s Scheduled Start
Monday, Nov. 27, was supposed to have been the first day in the weeklong federal corruption trial of former Republican state Sen. Sam McCann, who allegedly misused more than $200,000 in campaign … more
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Ivy Jenkins met Santa for the first time, pictured above at Bank and Trust during the Raymond Christmas activities on Saturday, Nov. 25.Raymond-News Photo
Plenty Of Happiness And Cheer In Raymond
The Raymond community held their annual Christmas Mall on Saturday, Nov. 25 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Also on Saturday, local businesses treated residents to open house events throughout town, … more
Pictured with the championship trophy, in the front from the left is Curt Hagemeier, Kevin O’Malley, Dan Clavin, batboy Mick Fieldbinder, Greg O’Malley, Carl Fieldbinder and Brad Janssen. In the back row is John Crist, Tracy Epley, Dan Kinkelaar(representing Ronchetti Distributing), Barry Epley, Rick Brueckner, Rick Nelson, Roy Marquess, Monte Epley, Mike Havera and Karl Krumsiek.
1983 Nokomis Champs Celebrate 40 Years
The 1983 Nokomis Budweiser Class A State Championship Fast Pitch softball team held their 40 year reunion on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the home of Mike and Cherie Havera in Coalton. In a field of 46 … more
The 36th annual Live Nativity will be held Dec. 19 through 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each night at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 1001 Rountree in Hillsboro.
Calvary Baptist Begins December Advent Journey
"For unto us a child is born." Isaiah 9:6. Calvary Baptist Church in Hillsboro has begun its Advent journey this December, as volunteers set up the live nativity scene on Saturday morning, Dec. 2, on … more
On Thursday, Dec. 7, the Community Cafe at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church grand opening will welcome all community members to a relaxing place for free coffee and treats, wifi and conversation.
Grand Opening Of St. Paul’s Café
Come to the Grand Opening of the Community Café at St. Paul’s in downtown Hillsboro between 9 and 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7. The relaxing place for free coffee and treats, wifi, … more
From the left are chamber Secretary Michele Orsborn, member Tom Spears, President Dr. Scott Doerr, Sunny and Red’s employee Angie Lyerla, owners Frank and Beth Steele and daughter, Remy Steele, and chamber Treasurer Ed Chausse.
Grand Opening At Sunny And Red’s
Sunny and Red’s in downtown Nokomis celebrated their grand opening on Friday, Dec. 1, including a ribbon cutting hosted by the Nokomis Chamber of Commerce. From the left are chamber Secretary … more
Voting Open For TCCU Scholarship Program
Taylorville Community Credit Union has announced that voting to determine the winners of this year’s eight $1,000 scholarship awards has begun and continues through Feb. 29, 2024. Two seniors … more
County Candidate Filing Period To End This Monday
Candidates interested in running for county offices to be nominated or elected in the March 19, 2024 general primary election may now file their petitions at the Montgomery County Clerk’s … more
Panhandle Recommends Tentative Levy
The Panhandle Board of Education approved the tentative levy for the district on Monday, Nov. 27, that would keep the tax rate similar to what it is this year if the projections for the equalized … more
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Litchfield native Lauren Plummer has been serving as the executive director of the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce since May of this year.
Plummer To Lead Litchfield Chamber
Growing up in a small business, Litchfield native Lauren Plummer knows not only the hard work and dedication it takes to succeed, but also some of the challenges business owners may face. Plummer, … more
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Ryker Weitekamp contemplates his options as he gets down to business with Santa Claus regarding the upcoming holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 25, in Farmersville.
So Many Choices, So Little Time ‘Til Christmas
Ryker Weitekamp contemplates his options as he gets down to business with Santa Claus regarding the upcoming holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 25, in Farmersville. Santa made a trip down from the … more
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