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I have been a creature of habit for my entire life. If there’s a chance to do something the same way it’s always been done, I’m your girl.
What can I say? I like routines. I …
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by Mary Herschelman
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3/24/25
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To the Editor,
Journalism shaped my Hillsboro family – four generations of Bliss – and my 36-year career as editor and publisher of The Montgomery County News and as a …
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by Nancy Slepika
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3/24/25
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Dear Editor:
In Montgomery County, political affiliation is entrenched in most families as deeply as religion. A Democrat can no more persuade a Republican to change views than a Muslim can …
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by Lisa Ervin
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3/24/25
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We the undersigned, wish to publicly announce our support for Kevin Schott in his candidacy for Litchfield Alderman, 3rd Ward. Having known Kevin for many years, we can attest that he is a smart, …
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3/24/25
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To Taylor Springs Voters:
I was approached by many concerned citizens about running for Village President; and after consideration for the residents, I decided to run in this election. A …
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by Warren Hall
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3/24/25
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Schools are still in session and school buses are still on the move. These buses are carrying a precious cargo: our children. Each day, parents watch their children board that big yellow bus in the …
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by Bob Witter
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3/17/25
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Dear Editor,
I’m really amazed at the “logic” in the letter from Lisa Ervin in the March 10 paper. She must be equating trying to end the war between Russia and Ukraine as …
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by Marcia Salisbury
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3/17/25
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To the editor,
The most vulnerable members of our society are children, pregnant women and the elderly. Many in this population get their medical care partly or wholly from Medicaid. …
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by Jerome Epplin, MD
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3/17/25
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Happy National Ag Week!
Today, and all week long, we celebrate the great contributions agriculture makes to our nation. Food, fiber, and fuel – we would be lost without farmers!
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by Katie Wilson, Montgomery County Farm Bureau
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3/17/25
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The Christiana Tillson Chapter of the NSDAR in cooperation with The Journal News will be providing a monthly article pertaining to the build up to the Revolutionary War. The articles are for …
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By the DAR
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3/10/25
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Dear Editor,
Members of my family have served in the military since the Civil War. They earned Purple Hearts and Bronze Stars to end slavery, stop the Nazis and hold back Communism. …
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3/10/25
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Forgive me if I ramble again about the benefits and consequences of undergoing the aging process in this country and century; somewhere back in the late 1950s and early to mid-1960s, a writing …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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3/3/25
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Let them be little, ‘cause they’re only that way for so long.
My not-so little girl turned eight years old in February, and I find myself holding tight to all the …
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by Mary Herschelman
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3/3/25
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Since the inauguration, there have been several opinions expressed in The Journal-News by letters and guest writers. These days in late February have been a heady change from the recent past, …
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3/3/25
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The weather in February 1958 is very similar to what we have experienced in February. 67 years later. Snow and freezing temperature are the order of the day. We are fortunate that our lives are much …
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by Carole (Best) Brown rosebudbooks@gmail.com
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2/24/25
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Happy Monday, Redskin fans! The Redskins had a busy week last week, so let’s catch up on what they’ve been up to. FFA week was a big success, and it’s not completely over. Due to …
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by Grace DeWerff
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2/24/25
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I’ve always loved mysteries. Growing up, my favorite books were all detective series, beginning with Nate The Great and soon after Encylopedia Brown and Cam Jansen. My interest peaked when I …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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2/24/25
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Dear Editor,
Hillsboro Energy’s Deer Run Mine has submitted an application to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to modify their Permit 424, involving a large coal slurry …
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2/24/25
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Dear Editor:
I read the two letters to the Editor in the Feb. 10 edition of your paper. I must say that Ms. Slepicka and Mr. O’Neill must only watch and read the “lame” media …
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by Marcia Sailsbury
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2/18/25
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Dear Editor,
I received this letter for the year 2025 Partners in Ministry.
A storm is coming. Batten down the hatches!
We are headed into a season of intense …
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by Agnes Huber
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2/18/25
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