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Prepare 2023 Entries For County Farmers Institute
The 132nd annual Montgomery County Farmers Institute–one of the longest standing traditions in Montgomery County–will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, at the University of Illinois Extension … more
Professor Longhair’s magic tricks delighted the crowd.
Witt Organizations Team Up For Fun Day Event
Local organizations Breakaway and Envision Witt joined forces for a special event for kids on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Witt Park from 2 to 4 p.m. They offered a wide variety of fun things to do with … more
MCCA Asks Community For Volunteer Drivers
The Montgomery County Cancer Association (MCCA) is in need of volunteer drivers to take patients to and from appointments and treatments. Several of our county residents need simple things such as … more
Making the donation to the Angel Tree, from the left, are circuit clerk staff Stephanie Keiser and Paige Farmer, Melanie Sherer of Angel Tree, Circuit Clerk Daniel Robbins, and staff members Amy Taylor and Lakota Page.
Circuit Clerk Staff Donates To Angel Tree
During the course of the year, staff members in Montgomery County Circuit Clerk Daniel Robbins’ office can pay a $1 surcharge per week for the privilege of wearing jeans to work on Friday, and … more
Superintendent David Powell and members of the Hillsboro School Board invited the community to a special ground breaking ceremony as construction begins this month on the new Hillsboro High School project.
Heart Of HHS Beats On In New Building
“Over 100 years ago, our community came together and built the building that stands before you,” said Hillsboro Superintendent David Powell. “Today, we celebrate our community … more
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Planning Commission Hears Update In March
The Hillsboro Planning Commission met for a brief time Tuesday afternoon, March 12, in city hall. The two officers, Chairperson Barb Hewitt and Secretary Don Karban, and commission member David … more
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Pickers Market Returns To Litchfield Sept. 10
The Litchfield Pickers Market returns Sunday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 400 N. State St. in downtown Litchfield. This vintage and antique market is a fun, family-friendly event and the city … more
Winners of this year’s Hillsboro Rotary Club Halloween Parade, in front, from the left are Haven Knight, Micah Holtschulte, 2023 Little Miss Montgomery County Fair Karsyn Jones, Ryker Holtschulte, Ellis Limbaugh, Chandler Limbaugh, Gianni Vitale, Braxton Rhodes, Nora Fuller, Rowan Reitz, Isabel McLaughlin, James McLaughlin and Talon Schmitt. In back are Peter Green with Elliott Green, Chelsey Green with Evelyn Green, Kurt Dixon with Margot Dixon (hidden), Emma Dixon with Calvin Dixon, Hannah Deming with Saul Deming, Cole Deming, Kendra Kirby with Benson Kirby, Alexandra Wright with Dorathea Wright, Ella Reynolds and Lauren Cullison.
Hillsboro Rotary Club Hosts Halloween Parade
The Hillsboro Rotary Club hosted the annual Halloween Parade on Friday afternoon, Oct. 27, just before the rain started. Led by the Hillsboro Junior High School Marching Band, the parade route went … more
The annual Lincolnwood Winter concert was held on Sunday, Dec. 3, as students took the stage to perform a series of Christmas and winter-themed songs. Pictured above is the Lincolnwood junior high choir performing with director Sarah Weatherford.
Panhandle Students Perform Winter Concert
Lincolnwood Junior and Senior High held their annual 2023 Band and Choir Winter Concert on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 12 p.m. The junior high and high school choirs and bands all gave impressive performances … more
This year’s inductees of the Old Settlers Honor Society include Neoma Boliard and Georgia Williams  of Sew and Show Quilt Club, Michael Foster of Hillsboro Knights of Columbus, Tom Justison of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,  Sandy Martincic of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Ron Menghini of Hillsboro Presbyterian Church,  Marty and Patty Niehaus of Hillsboro United Methodist Church, Dale and Anna Marie Nobbe of the Montgomery County Fair Association and Juanita Titsworth of Hillsboro First  Baptist Church.
Meet Members Of The 2023 Old Settlers Honor Society
As part of the long-standing Old Settlers tradition, eight dedicated community members will be inducted into this year’s Honor Society. Each will be introduced and presented with a medal … more
Montgomery County Art Guild members plan to replicate this still life at their Oct. 10 session, titled "Pots, Pans and Picasso."
Art Guild Program Will Honor Picasso Birthday
Montgomery County Art Guild (MCAG) members will acknowledge Pablo Picasso's October birthday by replicating one of his still life paintings. Member Nancy Snyder will lead the session entitled "Pots, … more
County Board Adopts New Animal Control Housing Policy
A $300,000 budget deficit and a new animal control policy dominated the discussion at a two-hour meeting of the Montgomery County Board on Tuesday evening, Oct. 10, … more
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Animal Medical Center earned first place in the Floats category in the Litchfield Community Partners Halloween Parade Saturday, Oct. 28.
Lots Of Winners At Litchfield Halloween Parade
From the spooky to the silly, prizes were awarded in nine classes following the Litchfield Community Partners Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 28, through downtown Litchfield. A large, enthusiastic … more
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Nearly two dozen people attended the free show in the library basement, joining old Scrooge, bumbling Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, old Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, while discovering a special message this Christmas season.
Hillsboro Library Hosts Holiday Show
Local residents enjoyed celebrating the holidays a bit early this year with a special live performance of “A Dickens Tale” by Bright Star Touring Theater at the Hillsboro Area Public … more
Pictured above, in front, from the left are Taelyn Payne, Skylynn Thrasher, Josey Webster and Alexis Young. In the middle row are Louden Reed, Daxton Spangler and Liam Wilson. In back are Zayne Lipe, Vincent Connor, Brecken Trader, Mason Bates, Grayson Brewer, Sonney Clevenger, Drew Schweizer, Breeawna Reincke and Isabel McLaughlin.
Fifth Graders Compete In Science Contest
Under the leadership of fifth grade teacher Erin Hammann, Beckemeyer Elementary School fifth graders entered their unique Rube Goldberg contraption in competition with 15 others on Friday, March 1, … more
Carbon Sequestration Pipeline Paused To ‘Reassess The Route’
The company behind a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline that would have spanned more than 1,300 miles across five states is walking back its permit … more
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Top bulldogs in the kindergarten classrooms, from the left, are Eli Boliard, Annie Lipe and Garrett Cantrell.
Beckemeyer Students Recognized As Top Bulldogs In November
Beckemeyer Elementary named their top Bulldog students for the month of November. Scroll through the slideshow for November's winners. more
Main Street Is Merry In Nokomis This Year
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus came to town on Saturday, Dec. 9 in downtown Nokomis for the annual Snowkomis Christmas celebration. After leading the parade, the Claus' stopped by the Nokomis Public … more
Farm Family Event Planned for March 18
The HSHS St. Francis Foundation and its agriculture committee will host a Farm Family event on Monday, March 18, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. The event is free and open to all farmers and … more
Nurses at Hillsboro Health have recently been nominated for the DAISY Award. Pictured above, from the left, are Lisa Walden, DAISY Award nominee Marta Edwards, Julie Smith and Tommi Cline.
Hillsboro Nurses Earn DAISY Award Nominations
Hillsboro Health kicked off The DAISY Award program in October of 2023. This internationally recognized award was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died at age 33 of an auto-immune … more
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