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#LocalNewsMatters. All the time, especially in today’s day and age. On Thursday morning, I was invited to attend a special ceremony at Hillsboro High School. Workers with O’Shea …
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by Mary Herschelman
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10/7/24
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This is the second in what probably will be a four part series about my perception of the current state of education in this area. This specific column was triggered by statements made during the …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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10/7/24
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This column has been on my mind for decades, so hold on for a long read – so long the topic may stretch into November. It’s been building in my mind since the early 1970s; occasionally …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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9/30/24
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While I have loved many films over the years, none has carved out a permanent place in my heart quite like “Interstellar”, released ten years ago this month. In 2014, I missed the …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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9/30/24
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Welcome back to Imagine Hillsboro Checks In! This column features a bi-monthly update regarding all things Imagine Hillsboro. September and October are gearing up to be very busy months for Imagine …
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by Lucas Altenberger
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9/23/24
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Going back to school brings A LOT of emotions for everyone- kids either dreading waking up early or excited to be with their friends again. Parents stressed with busier schedules, finding rides for …
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by Laura Boston
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9/23/24
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A quick note to clarify that we are Cross Over Ministries, doing business as (dba) The Haven Home of Hope. Our mission is to support those struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. …
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by Barb Boston and Dawn Young
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9/16/24
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Dear Editor,
Voting time is soon here. This year is more important than ever. Whoever is elected will determine where we are in the end times. It’s time to wake up from complacency. Listen …
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by Agnes Huber
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9/16/24
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Dear Editor,
Recently, I left my wallet at Aldi’s and went into a panic. All my ID, credit cards and some cash were in the wallet. Since they don't have a phone, I drove back that day to …
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by Terry Liebscher
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9/16/24
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Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is once again collaborating with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) to promote farm safety and health during National Farm Safety and Health …
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by Katie Wilson, Montgomery County Farm Bureau
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9/16/24
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Hough Funeral Homes is celebrating 125 years of operation and service in Montgomery County in 2024. Each month a short story from the history of the funeral home will be ran in The Journal-News, …
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9/9/24
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Dear Editor,
The development of two large sinkholes in our area attracted local and national news coverage the past few months. On April 11, a large sinkhole developed within the area that Deer …
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by Karyl Dressen
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9/9/24
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August is the time for oiling the country roads, holding family reunions, visiting old friends at county fairs and celebrating Old Settlers Day. It provides a short breathing spell between planting …
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by Carole (Best) Brown rosebudbooks@gmail.com
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9/9/24
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I rambled around Hillsboro in a white VW convertible at the head (almost) of the Old Settlers featured parade Thursday evening, Aug. 8. I’m devoting this column to that experience. (We …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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9/3/24
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As I finish my last few weeks of summer, a whole 2.5 months that always seem to fly by, I’ve thought a lot on how I spent my time. Of course, what came to mind first is the job that let me fall …
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by Laura Boston
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9/3/24
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound. That's always been one of my favorite hymns, and it was one of the songs they sang in church the Sunday after Grace was born. We weren't there, as we had just …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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8/26/24
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For the first time since I was four years old, I’m not going back to school this fall. After graduating from Hillsboro in 2019, I packed my bags and set out on the long trek to Greenville …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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8/26/24
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Dear Editor,
I have a cautionary tale to share regarding solar energy and electric aggregation. As many of you may have noticed, I had two solar arrays installed on a lot east of the rental …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
Hillsboro
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8/26/24
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Grandma’s diary entries for July 1957 are filled with lots of farming and weather news of the county. The corn is tassling, hay is being put in the barn lofts while beans are still being …
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by Carole (Best) Brown rosebudbooks@gmail.com
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8/19/24
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Dear Editor,
It’s time for all who are not registered to vote. So go register now. This election may be our last opportunity to take a stand for liberty and justice for all. Do you want to …
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by Agnes Huber
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8/19/24
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