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My dad has been in law enforcement, in some fashion, for around 40 years. He and his fellow officers or deputies are why I’m here. Many of them are what I’ve come to believe law …
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6/1/20
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Memorial Day is the day we set aside to honor those everyday heroes who put themselves in harm’s way, whether our lost servicemen and women, veterans, police, fire fighters, etc.
This year …
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6/1/20
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After two devastating months with little to no income, Friday marked the beginning of a recovery for several local businesses as the governor’s COVID-19 plan moved into Phase 3.
As liquor …
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6/1/20
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I have been an exhibitor at the Montgomery County Fair since 2015 taking my baking, arts and crafts, and photography items.
It is the only county fair that I take my items to and the only one that …
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6/1/20
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In regard to the new guidelines set forth by our governor, the outside dining rules are absolutely ridiculous. In my opinion it’s nothing more than JB trying to protect himself from the many …
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by: Marty Steffens, Litchfield, Co-owner of Maverick Steaks & Spirits and the Ariston Cafe
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5/26/20
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The media does not give a well-rounded veiw of the pandemic.
There are unacceptable restrictions upon the freedom of movement of people. Closing businesses have created another crisis, maybe …
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Anne Marty, Ohlman
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5/18/20
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought home health and safety responsibilities as never before. In this regard, the Montgomery County Board has even more issues to handle for its residents. …
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5/11/20
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It was Monday morning, May 4, when my wife called me to the utility room to show me the reduced water flow in the sink.
Suspecting a possible problem in the water system, we began filling …
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5/11/20
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When reading the newspaper, I noticed under the “court” heading that there were several domestic battery charges.
Dealing with the present virus and not knowing what will happen next …
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4/27/20
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Over the past few weeks, we have all experienced one of the most extraordinary situations of our lives, the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
With the onset of this illness and the resulting …
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Brian Sullivan, Mayor of Hillsboro
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4/20/20
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The Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center has an opportunity and obligation to record the experiences we are going through to help future generations understand what it was like in the …
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Anne Jackson, secretary of the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center
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4/13/20
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This unprecedented time of quandary for our generation has reckoned us to a new appreciation for the basics of daily living.
In Taylorville, we who are employed on the school buses have been …
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Linda Hagood, Taylorville
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4/6/20
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Thank you, Dr. Balen, for the beautiful prayer and picture of the Blessed Mother submitted to The Journal-News during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Susan Schneider, Hillsboro
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3/30/20
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Thank you to the women of Calvary Baptist Church of Taylorville for their “Plan the Peace” event hosted Friday evening, March 13.
The event featured a testimony of calm and faith …
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Linda Hagood, Taylorville
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3/23/20
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When President Trump implemented his tax cuts, as senior citizens on basically fixed income, we weren't sure we would personally benefit from those tax cuts, but we have benefited. This is …
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David and Patricia Pence, Hillsboro
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3/16/20
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The ones in Washington trying to overthrow the president are not just trying to get rid of him, but our way of life–our political system.
This started before he was ever sworn in. …
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Roger Smith, Litchfield
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2/18/20
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For those who believe in climate change, there is no such thing.
I can't deny that our climate is changing; I can only tell you it is not man-made. Man cannot change the climate because it …
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Nancy Schraut, Hillsboro
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2/3/20
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Recognition is due the Hillsboro fifth grade girls basketball team for their performance on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 26.
Due to a communication error, the opposing team arrived with less than …
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Linda Hagood, Taylorville
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2/3/20
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We want to compliment Mr. Stevens and the students of the Hillsboro High School band.
We attended the home boys basketball game on Jan. 7 and couldn't have been more proud of their …
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Dale and Rhonda Joyce, Irving
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1/21/20
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Greetings and Happy New Year to the citizens of Montgomery County.
As we welcome the start of a new year and the closing out of a decade, I thought it would be a good time to update you on some of …
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Bryant Hitchings, Montgomery County State's Attorney
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12/30/19
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