The Litchfield Public Library is ready for the holidays! First, they are hosting the second annual gingerbread house decorating contest. Pre-made houses may be picked up from the library now …
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12/5/24
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Cisler and Associates Real Estate will be hosting a holiday food drive throughout the holiday season as a means to support a balanced pantry. Donations may be dropped off at their Staunton office at …
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12/5/24
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The Witt Lions Club will be hosting its annual Lite a Lite dinner on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Witt Lions Building, located at 600 West Broadway in Witt.
Food will be served from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. …
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12/5/24
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The Mid-State Collectors Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Maverick Steaks and Spirits restaurant in Litchfield. Attendees are asked to arrive prior to 7 p.m. and eat dinner …
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12/5/24
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Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs is clarifying some comments that were reported from the Nov. 19 meeting of the Hillsboro City Council. In the story that appeared in the Nov. 21 edition, it was reported …
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12/5/24
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Voting to determine the eight winners of $1000 education awards from Taylorville Community Credit Union has begun and will continue through Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Now in its 11th year, TCCU’s …
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12/5/24
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The Village of Raymond had its own Winter Wonderland of sorts as the community held its annual Christmas Mall event on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Raymond Knights of Columbus Hall.
There were over …
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12/5/24
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More than 100 visitors enjoyed the three homes and three churches on this year’s Christmas House Tour sponsored by the Historical Society of Montgomery County. Hosts and participants alike …
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12/5/24
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Members of the Hillsboro Lions Club made a $780 donation to the Hillsboro Angel Tree program during their meeting on Monday evening, Nov. 18. The Angel Tree provides Christmas gifts to families in …
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12/5/24
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The Rooted Home in Farmersville held their much anticipated Winter Wreath Workshop on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Docs in Girard. Participants enjoyed an afternoon of crafting a beautiful and unique winter …
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12/5/24
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Montgomery County Board Chairman Doug Donaldson announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27, that assessment changes made this year due to timberland reclassification statutory requirements will not go into …
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12/2/24
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Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs officially lit the Christmas tree in downtown Hillsboro at the culmination of this year’s Imagine Hillsboro Small Town Christmas event on Saturday, Nov. 30. A large …
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12/2/24
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The Hillsboro community gathered together again for the 33rd annual Community Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 28, at The Event Center of Montgomery County in Taylor Springs. Just over 600 meals …
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12/2/24
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The James W. Whalen Family Farm has been certitifed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture as a member of the Sesquicentennial Farm Program.
According to Jerry Costello II, Director of the …
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12/2/24
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With two commissioners absent and a thin agenda, the Nokomis City Council breezed through its Monday, Nov. 25, regular meeting. Commissioners Tisha Morris and Scott Arkebauer …
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by Ben Schwarm
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12/2/24
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Mayor Tim Taylor called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the recent Witt City Council meeting. Council members present …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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12/2/24
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Both Santa and his house will be in Litchfield throughout the month of December. As part of the Christmas Walk in Downtown Litchfield on Saturday, Dec. 21, Santa will be at The Briar Rose from 10 …
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12/2/24
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Happy Monday, Redskin fans! I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving and the first snowfall of the season.
Let’s catch up on how the Redskins spent their fall break!
The Lady …
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by Grace DeWerff
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12/2/24
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Hello, Panthers!
I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday break! Now, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. School resumes on Monday, Dec. 2.
Recently at LHS, a select group …
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by Claudia Deren at Litchfield
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12/2/24
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Judge Kit Hantla presided over a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 27, at the new courthouse in downtown Hillsboro, for three county officials re-elected earlier in the month. Each …
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12/2/24
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