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Dr. Nowlan Joins Litchfield Clinic

“I made it,” said Dr. Meghan Nowlan, a native of Coffeen who joined the staff of Litchfield Family Practice Center in September. “I have always wanted to come back here to …

Harvest Market Returns To Hillsboro

The Hillsboro Harvest Market will return this Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in downtown Hillsboro. Patrons are encouraged to get a head start on their holiday shopping and pop into the …

Fall Harvest Underway Across County

Fall harvest is now underway across Montgomery County and Montgomery County Farm Bureau Director Katie Wilson said farmers are off to a good start. “Dry weather allowed for early field work, …

Voter Registration Deadline Approaches

The Montgomery County Clerk’s office informs voters the last day for voter registration or transfer of voter registration with all deputy registrars and with the county clerk’s office, …
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Birdie Gives Cowdrey Top Spot At Staunton

Lincolnwood’s Bryce Cowdrey is just a sophomore, meaning that his high school golf career is still in its infancy. But whatever comes next for Cowdrey, his final shot at the regional in …

Lady Lancers Dig Up Win Over Panthers

The Lincolnwood and Litchfield volleyball teams met up for the first time this season on Monday, Sept. 30, with both teams sporting pink in support of breast cancer awareness. The Panthers took it to …

Panther Trio Moves On To Sectional Tournament

Sometimes people feel as if a higher power is looking out for them. Wednesday was not one of those days for the Litchfield boys golf team. Alton Marquette (324), Metro-East Lutheran (332) and Father …
Obituaries
Cynthia A. Mayberry, 62 Cynthia Ann Mayberry, 62, of Litchfield, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. No services are planned at this time. Ms. Mayberry was born July 20, 1962, in …
Edward D. Stanfield, 77 Edward “Ed” D. Stanfield, Sr., 77, of Springfield, died on Friday, July 5, 2024, at his home. Funeral serices were held on Saturday, July 13, at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield. Mr. …
Joan E. Luttman, 83 Joan Eleanor Luttman, 83, of Hillsboro, died at her residence on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at 2:30 a.m. No public services will be held. Mrs. Luttman was born Nov. 3, 1940, in Litchfield, to John …
Raymond F. O’Brien, 89 Raymond Francis O’Brien, 89, of Morrisonville, died on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Taylorville. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, at …
Patricia R. Morris, 83 Patricia R. Morris, 83, of Greenville, died on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab, peacefully, in her sleep. Cremation rites will be accorded and the …
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A FEW GOOD WORDS • Celebrating Ten Years Of Interstellar

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 …

RAMBLINGS • Reflecting On A Life In Education

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 …
Letters To The Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR • A Big Thank You

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 …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Time To Vote

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 …