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Montgomery County residents shared some of their finest projects during this year’s Illinois State Fair, held Aug. 10-20 in Springfield. Kinley Stolte of Nokomis earned ribbons in the steer classes at the fair.
Montgomery County Residents Bring Home Ribbons
Montgomery County residents showed some of their finest projects and brought home ribbons in a wide variety of categories at this year’s Illinois State Fair. Division I - Livestock Beef … more
Water Main Break Results In Boil Order
Hillsboro, Schram City and Taylor Springs remain under a water boil order after a water main break on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 30. According to Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs, the break occurred on … more
Pictured above are Dr. Phillip Johnson and Dr. Timothy Ishmael in Litchfield Health and Rehab’s new on-site medical office. The physicians donated medical equipment and accessories to furnish the new medical suite that is serving the skilled nursing facility’s residents.
Doctors Donate To Health And Rehab
Litchfield Health and Rehab Center has opened a new on-premises medical office to treat residents. The office was made possible through medical equipment contributions from Dr. Timothy Ishmael and … more
IDHA Awards Litchfield $258,000 Grant
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board has approved $19 million in grants to support affordable housing and community revitalization efforts across Illinois. The City of Litchfield … more
Election Authories Talking About 2024 Vote
Six months before the next presidential primary elections in Illinois, county clerks and other local election authorities are asking for the public’s help in stopping misinformation campaigns … more
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JoBeth Matli Named 2024 Pork Ambassador
Each year the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) awards a summer internship. JoBeth Matli has been selected as the 2024 IL Pork Ambassador. JoBeth Matli, of Raymond, is a freshman at Lincoln … more
Hillsboro High School seniors Kinley Richardson and Ian Anderson were crowned 2023 HHS Homecoming Queen and King during this year’s neon-themed Homecoming dance, held Saturday evening, Sept. 30, in the HHS Gym.
Richardson, Anderson Reign At Homecoming
Hillsboro High School seniors Kinley Richardson and Ian Anderson were crowned 2023 HHS Homecoming Queen and King during this year’s neon-themed Homecoming dance, held Saturday evening, Sept. … more
Hair 51 in Litchfield received FHLBank Chicago Community First accelerate grant through partnership with Bank and Trust Company. Pictured above from the left are Bill Fleming of Bank and Trust Company, Hair 51 owner Tracy Davidson and Shayla Kaeb.
Bank And Trust Awards $25,000 Grant To Hair 51
Hair 51 was awarded a $25,000 grant through their partnership with Bank and Trust Company to support local businesses in enhancing operations, investing in technology and contributing to the local … more
Pictured above, from the left are Bradlee Saxby, Helen Saxby, John Heller, Annette Heller, Sara Porter, Chris Porter, Brad Saxby, Kyle Saxby, Isabelle Saxby and Elizabeth Gibbar. In front are brothers Hendrix and Lakota Porter.
Local Donation To Help Heller Center
“People have just been so incredibly generous,” said Helen Saxby of Litchfield. “We are so grateful.” This July, Hope for Hendrix, established in honor of Saxby’s … more
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Three-year-old Layton Gross enjoys making his pumpkin a little more festive with bright colors during the annual Fall Festival, held Sunday, Oct. 1, at Memorial Park in Nokomis. Gross is the son of Caleb and Brooke Gross of Nokomis. The park was full of inflatables, free for children of all ages, face painting, vendor booths and food trucks. It was the perfect kick-off to fall for families and community members of all ages
Nokomis Rings In Fall With Festival
Three-year-old Layton Gross enjoys making his pumpkin a little more festive with bright colors during the annual Fall Festival, held Sunday, Oct. 1, at Memorial Park in Nokomis. Gross is the son of … more
Pictured above is the February $9 Night Out Project: a directional sign. The directional sign activity will be on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
Litchfield’s $9 Night Out Returns In 2024
The Litchfield Public Library’s first $9 Night Out of the year was held on Thursday, Jan. 11. The project was a wire basket and glass pedestal cloche, with seasonal inserts for several months … more
Ron Duff
Sertoma Honors Ron Duff For His Service To Mankind
“I just like helping people,” said Ron Duff, who on May 1, will be honored by Hillsboro Sertoma Club with its Service to Mankind Award. In Duff’s vocabulary, “help” … more
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Council Hears Public Concerns About Hillsboro
The Hillsboro City Council meeting held Tuesday evening, July 18, had three speakers during the public comment section of the agenda. Michelle Claybrook and Sue Stege, who live on Welch Street, … more
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Nokomis And Ronk Talk Possible Apprenticeship
Nokomis School Board president Chad Ruppert opened the mandatory public hearing on the FY24 budget at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, prior to the regular meeting of the board. In addition to Ruppert, … more
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Six Million Youth Enjoy 4-H Week This October
4-H members in Illinois will join the six million youth across the country in celebrating National 4-H Week, from Oct. 1 to 7. Clubs around Illinois celebrate this week by highlighting the remarkable … more
A 95-foot wide sinkhole in a field along Illinois Route 185 has indefinitely closed a portion of the road from Hillsboro to Coffeen in Montgomery County. The sinkhole was first noticed on Thursday morning, April 11, and is being closely monitored by officials from Deer Run Mine, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Montgomery County Emergency Management Association.
Large Sinkhole Closes Illinois Route 185
llinois Route 185 from Hillsboro to Coffeen is closed indefinitely as a sinkhole was discovered 35 to 40 feet from the road a mile and a half east of Graham Correctional Center on Thursday morning, … more
Smithsonian Exhibit Opens With Launch Party In Hillsboro
“Spark! Places of Innovation” part of the Smithsonian Institution and Illinois Humanities’ “Museum on Main Street” traveling exhibition will open at Hillsboro Public … more
Hillsboro School Board Awards Low Bid Less One Alternate
Members of the Hillsboro School Board voted to award a $28.1 million bid to replace the main building on the high school campus during special meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The vote was 5-2 with … more
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Dr. Ratermann
Dr. Ratermann Will Join Litchfield Family Practice
Cody Ratermann, MD of Damiansville has signed to practice in Litchfield with Litchfield Family Practice Center, LLP beginning early fall 2025. Dr. Ratermann attended Mater Dei Catholic High school, … more
Members of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau toured Reynolds Farms in Nokomis on Wednesday morning, March 20. Pictured above, Kris Reynolds tells onlookers about cover crop practices and how he utilizes them on his farm.
Farm Bureau Hosts Cover Crops Workshop
Members of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau all gathered at the Farm Bureau building, Wednesday morning, March 20, at 9 a.m. After boarding a bus, the group took off for Nokomis, where they would … more
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