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Karrigan Hart of Hillsboro, and her dog, London, have been competing in dog trials since last fall. Hart is currently ranked as the number one junior handler in the state of Illinois.
Hart’s Journey Is Going To The Dogs
Sixteen-year-old Karrigan Hart’s life is going to the dogs, quite literally. Hart, who has been competing in agility trials with her two-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named London since last … more
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Local COVID-19 Cases On The Rise Again
Cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Montgomery County continued to increase over the holiday weekend after weeks of stability. After reporting increases from 41 to 44 the first half of last week, the … more
Retail Weed Sale Fails Once More
For the second time in four months, a vote to amend an ordinance allowing for the retail sale of adult use cannabis in the city of Litchfield passed, but not by enough. After failing to get the … more
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From the left are Nokomis Commissioner Ann Brookshire, new Commissioner Louis Stauder, new Mayor Mike Holliday, Commissioner Derek Durbin and Commissioner Jocko Nash.
Nokomis Appoints New Mayor, Commissioner
Nokomis has a new mayor and new city commissioner after a special meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1. During the special meeting, the council accepted the resignation of Mayor Russell Foster … more
County COVID-19 Cases Up Slightly
The number of positive COVID-19 coronavirus cases in Montgomery County ticked up slightly this week, according to the Montgomery County Health Department. The health department reported 44 … more
Hillsboro Man On Scene At Springfield Shooting
“You don’t know how many times I’ve thought, ‘it won’t happen here,’” said Ray Ginnard of Hillsboro, who is a fabrication supervisor at Bunn-o-Matic in … more
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An Atlas 46 business summit is being held this week in Hillsboro at the Atlas 46 retail store on Main Street, where potential new businesses are getting guidance and information on business interests in the community. From the left Quincy Egert with Atlas 46; William Pelkey with Open Range; Atlas 46 CEO Brian Carver and Hillsboro Mayor Katie Duncan.
Atlas 46 Presents Business Summit
A business summit is being held in Hillsboro this week, presented by Atlas 46. Brian Carver, CEO of the firm, is leading the presentation, which is being held at the new Atlas 46/Hardcore Hammer … more
Abigayle Sturgeon, granddaughter of Bob and Lora Watson of Hillsboro, checks out one of the fish tanks in her grandparents’ home. The Watsons collect colorful and unique fish in their 60 aquariums. They also enjoy teaching their grandchildren about taking care of fish and helping to preserve rare breeds and fish that are often extinct in the wild.
Watson Couple Enjoy Collecting Rare Fish
Hobbies come in all shapes and sizes. Some like to hike in the great outdoors. Others like to try their hands at photography or golf. But Bob and Lora Watson of Hillsboro found a hobby that keeps … more
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State Enters Phase Four Of Restore Illinois Plan
As the state entered Phase 4 of its COVID-19 reopening plan Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported more than 800 new cases of the virus among more than 30,000 tests completed for … more
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Gardens Grow Despite Pandemic Outbreak
When news of the Coronavirus began to spread in March, Tom and Lola Spears of Nokomis Gift and Garden wondered what they were going to do. “We have a very short season,” Lola said. … more
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Pictured above are this summer’s staff members at Litchfield Memorial Pool. In front, from the left, are Abbe Kuehn, Zoe Ashmore, Spencer Hoehl, Abby Roberts and Aly Fenton. In the second row, from the left, are Lily Braasch, Breanne Mull, Katie Polo, Allison Marburger, Lizzy Luttrell, Brady Davidson and Zach Boston. In the third row, from the left, are Griffin Wright, Carlee Ernst, Austin Marburger, Laura Boston, Faythe Stocker and Tamaree Petty. Not pictured are Devan Morgan, Jordan Morgan, Greta Fleming, Becky Painter, Alaina Painter, Audrey Fisher and Ethan Witt.
Litchfield Memorial Pool Plans Monday Opening
Litchfield Memorial Pool’s staff members met on Thursday, June 25, to discuss  rules and guidelines regarding the upcoming season opening. The pool will open in conjunction with phase … more
State Minimum Wage Increases This Wednesday
Illinois’ minimum wage will make its second increase this year to $10 per hour beginning Wednesday, July 1. The Illinois Department of Labor urges minimum wage earners to make sure their checks … more
Will Law of Litchfield is hard at work Wednesday, June 24, preparing for indoor dining to resume at The Ariston Cafe in Litchfield. Illinois will enter Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan on Friday, June 26, which allows restaurants to reopen their dining rooms with certain restrictions.
Local Restaurants Prepare To Re-Open
Restaurants across the state are set to open for indoor dining Friday among other additions to allowable activities under the state’s Restore Illinois plan. The state released new guidance for … more
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County Superintendents React To ISBE Guidance
On Tuesday, June 23, the Illinois State Board of Education released it’s guidance for schools for the 2020-21 school year, with the public and school districts receiving the document at the … more
Above is a map of the Panhandle School District's proposed plan for three of their outdoor activities scheduled for July 9-11. Utilizing the Raymond Fourth of July stage, the district plans to hold eighth grade promotion on July 9, high school graduation on July 10, and a modified prom on July 11.
Panhandle Prepares For Graduation, Prom
Superintendent Aaron Hopper discussed the district’s plan to celebrate the end of the school year during the Panhandle Board of Education meeting on Monday, June 22, the board’s first … more
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Litchfield Board Learns About Guidelines
Members of the Litchfield School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, June 23, in the Litchfield Middle School cafeteria. All board members were present, and each had his or … more
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Hillsboro City Clerk Cory Davidson, at left, swears in Katie Duncan as interim mayor during the Hillsboro City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, June 23. She is the first female mayor in city history.
Hillsboro Swears In First Female Mayor
The transition of leadership in Hillsboro seemed rather seamless during the Hillsboro City Council meeting Tuesday evening, June 23, as Mayor Brian Sullivan exchanged gavels with his mayor pro tem … more
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Nokomis City Council Fires Water Company
The Nokomis City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening, June 22. Council members present in the room were Mayor Russ Foster, commissioners Ann Brookshire, Mike Holliday, … more
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State Issues Guidelines For Return To Classroom
Illinois released new guidelines for schools, colleges and universities to return to in-person learning in the fall, but leaders warned those plans could change if health metrics related to the … more
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Before the start of this year’s Litchfield High School graduation video, seniors paraded around the parking lot at Sky-View Drive-In in Litchfield on Thursday evening, June 18. Each student had the chance to walk across the stage individually prior to the movie showing, which was recorded and shown at the drive-in.
LHS Enjoys Commencement At Drive-In
It wasn’t the latest Hollywood blockbuster, but the parking lot at Sky-View Drive-In in Litchfield was nearly full on Thursday evening, June 18, for a premier showing of this year’s … more
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