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Duff Boys Racing Pick Up Wins In May, June

May and June were busy months for the Duff Boys Racing team as the family traversed the area with seven events in the two months. The run started with the Tri City Motorcycle Club Grand Prix, held … more

7/15/21

On May 15, Nathan Lynch, Brady Lynch, Justin Reynolds and Evan Lynch carried the flags during the national anthem prior to racing at Macon Speedway in honor of their grandfather, the late Art Lynch. Their cousin, Jason Williamson, helped set up the procession in honor of his uncle, who was a prolific racer at Macon and other area tracks.

Lynch Motorsports Making Waves At Macon

The Lynch Motorsports family provided some early Independence Day fireworks on July 3, as they raced in the Firecracker 40s at Macon Speedway. The 14E of Evan Lynch and the 14N of Nathan Lynch, … more

7/12/21

Litchfield's Maurice Radtke recently wrapped up his throwing career at Greenville University, with a sixth place finish in the shot at the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association finals among the honors on his resume.

College Report: Radtke Career Marked By Improvement

Maurice J. Radtke, a Litchfield graduate, has one goal every time he enters the ring to throw an implement: throw better than he threw the time before. That attitude and desire to … more

by Dan Chamness | 7/12/21

From a spic and span start on the asphalt to a muddy mess after a trip through the bogs, Travis Lentz weathered all kinds of conditions at the Snowshoe Mountain stop of the Grand National Cross Country Series on June 26-27 in West Virginia. Facing one of the series’ most challenging course, Lentz emerged with a fifth place finish and the points lead overall after nine GNCC races.

Lentz, Walker Conquer Snowshoe GNCC Stop

It’s been labeled the toughest, most spectacular and most unique race on the Grand National Cross Country Series schedule, but for Walshville’s Travis Lentz and … more

7/12/21

No matter what stage of his life, Don Dobrino's presence was felt every time he set foot on a football field. From a star player at Mt. Olive and the University of Iowa to his legendary coaching career at DePue, Gillespie and his alma mater, Dobrino made an impact on those around him, all the way until his passing on July 4, at the age of 86.

Dobrino's Impact Bigger Than Just Football

On Sunday, July 4, the Illinois football community lost a legend with the passing of Don Dobrino at the age of 86. Since 1965 Dobrino was a fixture on the prep sidelines, first at DePue (where he … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 7/8/21

Gonulsen's Legacy Goes Beyond Soccer

He helped bring modern day soccer to Central Illinois, thus impacting the way hundreds of future players all over the area, including Montgomery County, looked at the game. Coaching legend Aydin … more

7/8/21

Jenny Kimbro, with parents Michelle (O’Malley) and Jeff Kimbro, recently wrapped up collegiate career at the University of Iowa by finishing 18th in the heptathlon at the NCAA National Championships in Eugene, OR and earning honorable mention All-American honors.

Kimbro Leaves Iowa At The Top Of Her Game

With 12 medals, seven individual titles and one team championship at state, Jenny Kimbro couldn’t have done much to top her prep career at Salt Fork. Five years later, it’s hard to say … more

7/8/21

Litchfield grad Billy Beckham is bringing a load of experience and four years of eligibility with him to Union University after batting .290 with five home runs for Lewis and Clark this past season.

College Report: Beckham Bound For Union

Billy Beckham will be one of the many. One of the many meaning that he will be one that will be taking advantage of the extra year or years that have been granted to the college athletes due … more

by Dan Chamness | 7/6/21

The 19th annual Freedom 5K Fun Run at Lake Lou Yaeger drew nearly 100 runners to Litchfield on Saturday, July 3. The event is a family favorite for many, including the Younkers of Litchfield,pictured above in black. Cody Younker and daughter Rilynn were both second in their age groups, while Parish Younker, not pictured, finished first in his group.

Nearly 100 Celebrate Freedom With 5K

Nearly 100 intrepid patriots started off their Independence Day weekend on the right foot on Saturday, July 3, with the Freedom 5K Fun Run at Lake Lou Yaeger in Litchfield. Litchfield High School … more

7/6/21

County Pulls Will Take Place Saturday

Hello everyone, as some of you may already know the Sunday events had to be cancelled. Don’t forget the Montgomery County Fair’s Truck and Tractor Pulls have been rescheduled for … more

by Don Walker | 7/6/21

Camren’s Mini Greens Tees Off On August 8

The second annual Camren’s On The Mini Greens will be on Sunday, Aug. 8, at Camren’s Mini Greens at Shane Cole Park in Nokomis. The mini golf tournament held in honor of the late … more

7/6/21

Detmers To Play In Futures Game

Two days before Major League Baseball’s brightest stars hit the field in Colorado for the 2021 All-Star game, the next generation of big leaguers will take the field, including former Nokomis … more

7/6/21

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