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Chase Saathoff, joined by his father Mike in victory lane, picked up a win and a $2,500 payday in the Al Lamb’s Dallas Honda Singles Challenge at the Progressive Black Hills Half-Mile in Rapid City, SD, on Aug. 6.

Saathoff Wins Dash For Cash, Takes 5th At Peoria

Chase Saathoff had 2,500 reasons to smile on Saturday, Aug. 6, as the Hillsboro motorcycle racer picked up a win and $2,500 in the Al Lamb’s Dallas Honda Singles Challenge. Part of the … more

8/11/22

Tennis Toppers' First Match Is August 22

The Hilsboro High School girls tennis team will have a new person in charge as Marian Williams takes over as head coach for the 2022-23 season. Williams takes over for Jodi Speiser and welcomes … more

8/11/22

On Aug. 6, Litchfield racer Corey Wood picked up a win in the pro class at the Ed Dixon’s Race For The Gold at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison. Pictured in Victory Lane are Roger Burdell, Kenden Longwell, Corey Wood and Phil and Sharon Bryant, with Burdell and Bryant also racing on Saturday.

Wood Strikes Gold At Madison

On Aug. 6, Litchfield racer Corey Wood picked up a win in the pro class at the Ed Dixon’s Race For The Gold at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison. After qualifying fifth, Wood worked … more

8/11/22

Nathan Lynch’s 14N and Evan Lynch’s 14E were both in action on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Leaps of Love Night at the Races at Highland Speedway. Nathan finished 11th and Evan finished sixth in the UMP ProModified class, where Evan currently sits fourth in the overall standings.

Lynch Motorsports Takes A Leap

Two of the Lynch Motorsports cars were in Highland on Saturday, Aug. 6, for the Leaps of Love Night at the Races. more

8/11/22

With the sun going down at World Wide Technology Raceway, Joseph Beal prepares for his run in the finals of the 4.50 index class at the Builders Brawl on July 30. The Waggoner native went on to take the win in the final, the first victory of his racing career.

Beal Takes Title At Builders Brawl

Joseph Beal picked a pretty good time to pick up his first ever finals win as the Waggoner native and his 1978 Chevrolet Malibu took home first in the 4.50 index class at the Builders Brawl on … more

8/11/22

Jhak Be Quick In Indiana

Morrisonville racer Jhak Walker was first in the pro class and first overall in P.M. Bikes at the IXCR Series stop in Attica, IN, on Sunday, Aug. 7. Walker ran a time of 1:57:50 for six laps to beat … more

8/11/22

Ducks Unlimited Banquet To Be September 17

The Montgomery County chapter of Ducks Unlimited will be holding their 43rd annual membership banquet on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Raymond Knights of Columbus Hall. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with … more

8/11/22

Judged best of show at the Old Settlers Car Show on Sunday was a 1956 Chevy Bel Air owned by Jim Shepherd and showed by Paul Shepherd. The winner was presented a spectacular trophy crafted by Tony Marcolini and sponsored by McKay Napa Auto Parts, and $100 from Brown Insurance Agency. Celebrating in the photo, front row from the left, are car show organizers Rod and Amy Stewart. Back row: McKay Napa President Earl Flack, Jim Shepherd, Tony Marcolini, Paul Shepherd, and Dot Shepherd.

Their Cars Shined Brightest At Show

Paul and Jim Shepherd won the spectacular “best of show” award for a 1956 Chevy Bel Air at the Old Settlers car show on Sunday, Aug. 7, in downtown Hillsboro. more

8/11/22

With nearly 30 participants, a half dozen volunteers from the Montgomery County Cancer Association and M&M Multisport Club and a weather forecast that didn’t include rain for the first time in a few years, the Old Settlers Fun Run and Walk was a good way to kick off the annual celebration on Saturday, Aug. 6.

Fun Run Kicks Off 2022 Old Settlers

It was a little hot and the menacing hill at the end of the course hadn’t flattened out any in a year, but all told, the first event of the 2022 Old Settlers celebration was a great way to get … more

8/8/22

Golf Teams Kick Off 2022-23 Sports Season

The first high school athletic events of the 2022-23 season will begin this week as the four of the eight golf teams start their seasons. The Hillsboro boys and Lincolnwood boys and girls both … more

8/8/22

Litchfield’s Tug Schwab took first overall at the Edgewood Junior Classic on Aug. 2-3. Schwab, who will be a junior at Litchfield High School, shot a 2-under-par 70 to give himself a 147 for the two-day tournament and a six-stroke win over Sacred Heart-Griffin’s Cal Johnson.

Schwab 1st, Odle 5th At Edgewood Junior Classic

Litchfield golfer Tug Schwab was first and teammate A.J. Odle was fifth at the Edgewood Junior Classic, held on Aug. 2-3 in Auburn. The juniors-to-be shot a 77 and 78 on day one of the event, … more

8/8/22

With her biggest fan in her arms, daughter Saylor Bailey, Hillsboro grad Jade Scroggins has been working to get back into playing condition for her senior year on the basketball court at Hannibal-LaGrange University.

College Report: Scroggins Balances Motherhood, College, Basketball

When she takes the court as a senior in college, Jade Scroggins’ smallest fan will also be her biggest fan. Because, when she resumes her career, one of the fans in the stands witnessing the … more

by Dan Chamness | 8/4/22

Eickhoff Transfers To SIUE

One of Hillsboro High School’s best is moving a little closer to home for his final three years of college golf. After two seasons at the University of Minnesota, former Hiltopper Alex … more

8/4/22

Pheasants Forever To Hold Banquet August 20

Montgomery County Chapter #596 of Pheasants Forever will host their 25th annual banquet on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Event Center in Hillsboro. The yearly event features a fried chicken dinner, a … more

8/4/22

It was brother versus brother at Coles County Dragway on Sunday, July 10, as Litchfield racers Brayden Hearn (near lane) and Timothy Hearn squared off in the junior dragster race in Charleston. Brayden would get the better of his older brother this time as Timothy jumped the gun and turned on the red light at the starting line.

Hearns Haunted By July Parts Problems

It’s been a busy and slightly bumpy month for the Hearn Motorsports family as David and Michelle Hearn and sons Timothy and Brayden have been on the road every weekend since the final week of … more

8/1/22

Beal In Top Five At Coles County

After consolation bracket championships on June 4 and June 18, Farmersville racer Addelynn Beal continues to put together rounds that could land her in the top five at the end of the season at Coles … more

8/1/22

Cooper Duff and his dad, Ryan, were all smiles after Cooper’s win in the 85cc Sr. class at the Mid-South Cross Country Series event in Crawford, TN. Duff also finished second overall in Youth Bikes, his best overall finish in the series this year.

Grand Success For Duffs In Coal Valley

The Duff Boys Racing Team was in Coal Valley on Sunday, July 24, as they competed in the Tri City Motorcycle Club Grand Prix. Despite making the nine-plus hour drive from central Tennessee, where … more

8/1/22

After coaching at the middle school and assisting at the high school level, 2013 Litchfield High School grad Kari (Walch) Dragoo is ready to take over as the Purple Panthers’ head volleyball coach when the season kicks off on Aug. 25.

Dragoo Ready To Lead Purple Panthers

After a ground-breaking season in 2021, a swell of anticipation is building among players and fans as the 2022 Litchfield Lady Panthers return to the volleyball court on Thursday, Aug. 25, at … more

7/28/22

College Report: Brockmeyer Made The Most Of Her Time At SIUC

There are approximately 30,000 people in Montgomery County. And two former NCAA Division I basketball stars from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Separated by 20 years, Abby Brockmeyer, a … more

by Dan Chamness | 7/28/22

Local Riders Scramble For Top Spots At Fox Valley

A large group of riders from the Journal-News Motorsports area were in Wedron on July 16-17, as Fox Valley Off Road hosted a gran prix and hare scramble, with the later held in conjunction with WFO … more

7/28/22