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They’re dressed, pressed and ready to go! The Women of Witt have created 300 stunning gowns for Barbie dolls that will be won at this year’s Witt Labor Day celebration.
Dressed To The Nines, Ready For Witt
They’re dressed, pressed and ready to go! The Women of Witt have created 300 stunning gowns for Barbie dolls that will be won at this year’s Witt Labor Day celebration. A tradition for … more
Mulligan Returns To Panama
Although it may have a new location, members of the Panama community have pulled together to host the annual Panama Mulligan this Sunday, Sept. 3, at Iron Horse Saloon in Panama. This year’s … more
Longtime Hillsboro nurse Cathy Adams, pictured above with fellow retiree Dr. Doug Byers, has retired after 44 1/2 years serving her community at Hillsboro Springfield East Clinic.
Adams Calls It A Career After 44 Years
After 44 1/2 years serving her community, Nurse Cathy Adams is calling it a career as she retires from the Hillsboro Springfield-East clinic. “Dr. Byers had said that he was retiring this … more
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Over 100 were in attendance for Rovey Seed Company’s Grower Reception, which thanked the farmers and producers who work hard growing corn for the company. Pictured above, tortilla chips made from Rovey corn were served at the event.
Rovey Seed Thanks Growers At Reception
For the past 51 years, Rovey Seed Company has been producing and selling quality food grade grains and ingredients to the tortilla, snack and distillery industries. On Thursday, … more
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A family operation with plots that are located across a 125 mile radius, Justison Farms is a staunch proponent of sustainable farming. Above, the family works as a unit to harvest their summer wheat crop and get it to market.
Local Farm Family Shifts Towards Sustainable Farming
The home base for Justison Farms is in Butler, where the family of Lituhanian immigrants settled in 1928 after coming to Montgomery County from the Chicagoland area, however, what started as an 80 … more
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Mark Knodle of Fillmore and his son, Cody, count ears and stalks of corn in a field in East Fork Township on Monday morning, Aug. 21. The pair were part of a dozen volunteers that participated in the University of Illinois Extension’s annual yield survey. In addition to counting ears and stalks, they also counted kernels and checked corn for disease.
Survey Predicts Higher Corn Yield This Year
The Montgomery County Extension office predicted an average corn yield of 197 bushels per acre, up from a harvest forecast of 191.8 last year. The prediction was made during the extension’s … more
Taylor Springs Awarded Over $2 Million In Water Loans From EPA
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim is announcing the issuance of more than $571 million in water infrastructure loans to local governments and water … more
Raymond Village Board Discusses New Dog Park
A new dog park was the topic of discussion when members of the Raymond Village Board met on Monday evening, Aug. 21. Those in attendance for the meeting were Mayor Denny Held, trustees Bill Krager, … more
Members of the Valentine Beeler family that currently work the farm include, from the left, David Beeler, Mike Beeler, Paul Beeler, Bill Beeler and Matt Beeler.
Beelers Named Centennial Farm
Descendants of Valentine Beeler were recognized at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Saturday, Aug. 12, as his Raymond farm was honored as a Centennial Farm. The Beeler farm, located at 5140 … more
Hillsboro, Litchfield Receive EPA Grants
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim announced a third funding opportunity of $10 million to assist communities in meeting the requirements outlined in the Lead Service Line … more
Montgomery County CEO students recently toured Hillsboro's Alpha Candles.
CEO Students Take Tour Of Hillsboro Candle Shop
Students in the Montgomery County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program took their first business tour of the school year at Alpha Candles in downtown Hillsboro on Tuesday, Aug. 22. … more
Lt. Col. Jeramy Miles of Fillmore was inducted into the Illinois National Guard Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame during the OCS graduation ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 20. Pictured above, from the left are Major General Rodney Boyd, Lt. Col Jeramy Miles and Colonel Shawn Nokes, commander of the 129th Regiment.
Miles Inducted Into National Guard Hall Of Fame
Lt. Col. Jeramy Miles of Fillmore was inducted into the Illinois Army National Guard’s 129th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) Officer Candidate School’s Hall of Fame on Sunday, Aug. … more
The Litchfield High School Class of 1983 celebrated 40 years at their recent class reunion.
Panther Classmates Share 40 Years Of Memories
Members of the Litchfield High School class of 1983 shared 40 years of memories at their reunion, held Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Gudgel Ranch Saloon in rural Litchfield. Pictured above, in front, from … more
Mrs. Jones will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Sept. 3.
Family Honors Mrs. Jones With Birthday Card Shower
Sue Jones of Coffeen will be turning 90 on Sept. 3, and her family is hosting a card shower in her honor. Mrs. Jones and her husband, Bill, have been married for 69 years. They share six children, … more
Dr. McKenna Scheldt
Scheldt Earns Doctorate Degree In OT
Litchfield native McKenna Scheldt earned her doctorate degree in occupational therapy from Huntington University in August 2023. A 2016 graduate of Litchfield High School, she is the daughter of … more
Pictured above, in front, from the left are Chloe Hoffman, Jaylynne Carron, Regan Morris and Jocelynne Carron. In the middle row are Bailey Hudgins, Layla Wagahoff, 2022 Junior Miss Raymond Josie Beeler, Paislee Krager and Emery Meisner. In back are Skylar Nance, Paityn Reagan, Audrey Germann and Kirsten Pope.
Raymond Contestants Host August Bake Sale
Contestants in this year’s Raymond Celebration pageants hosted a bake sale and lemonade stand fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 19, at West End in Raymond. This year’s contestants, along with … more
2023 Colors of Cancer 5k To Be Held Sept. 23
Litchfield Chamber of Commerce and M&M Multisport will present the 2023 Colors of Cancer 5k and Fun Run/Walk, on Saturday, Sept. 23. The run will begin at the Moose Lodge, with check-in starting … more
Join St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Sunday, Aug. 27, for an outdoor worship service. The service will be held at 9:30 p.m. at the Fourth of July pavilion.
Worship At Hillsboro Lake With St. Paul’s
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro is inviting everyone in the community to worship outdoors this Sunday, Aug. 27. The congregation will hold a special service at 9:30 a.m. at the Fourth … more
September Trivia Night To Benefit Cheerleaders
Members of the Hillsboro Junior High School cheerleading squad are hosting a trivia night on Saturday, Sept. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. What the Facts? trivia company will be leading the event, which … more
Hunting Area Permits Approved For Lou Yaeger
The Litchfield City Council approved archery hunting to take place in certain restricted areas of the Lake Lou Yaeger Recreational Area from Oct. 1, 2023 to Jan. 14, 2024, with the exception of the … more
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