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Panhandle Discusses Solar Project
Members of the Panhandle School Board heard about one possible option for a solar energy project at its Raymond campus on Monday, June 26, during their regular board meeting. Kyle Loyd of … more
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After years of waiting for state permits, Nokomis Memorial Park Pool is under construction as the necessary renovation is carried out. Pictured above is Memorial Park Pool under construction as they install a new gutter system and liner, as well as becoming more ADA accessible.
Nokomis Memorial Pool Construction Floats On
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. That has certainly been applicable to the renovation of Nokomis’ Memorial Park Pool. The process has been lengthy, but the fruits of the labor … more
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Sheriff’s Office Makes Multiple Drug Arrests
On Jan. 1, a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office K9 Deputy was requested to assist the Litchfield Police Department on a traffic stop. A K9 sniff of the vehicle resulted in a positive K9 alert … more
Misdeeds By Funeral Home Director Spur Legislative Proposals
The wrong cremains were buried in a national cemetery. Bodies cremated under the wrong name. The wrong ashes returned to families from coast to coast. An investigation into the mishandling of human … more
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Stamp Out Cancer Tickets Go On Sale This Saturday
Coming off another successful Stamp Out Cancer, the SOC team is looking to make the number 13 a lucky one. “Last year the teams rocked it, raising $137,000”, said committee member Zach … more
Nokomis Prepares For Homecoming Celebration
At its June 26 regular meeting, the Nokomis City Council took action to accommodate organizations and businesses for special permitting for several upcoming events. The annual Nokomis Homecoming … more
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Thanks to the loving care of volunteers, McCord Cemetery near Irving remains well-kept and a tribute to all who are buried on those two acres. The board is currently looking for new volunteers to help with the upkeep of the cemetery.
McCord Cemetery Needs Volunteers
Thirteen years ago, McCord Cemetery, a small, two-acre cemetery located between Hillsboro and Irving, was overgrown with as much as ten-feet of brush in some areas. Some of the headstones had been … more
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Lawmakers Approve Plan For Small-Scale Nuclear Development
Lawmakers on Thursday approved a proposal that would allow companies to develop new nuclear power generation in Illinois for the first time since 1987. … more
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C.E.F.S. Facility Ribbon Cutting Set For Feb. 9
Community Opportunities, Inc. Board of Directors have officially set the date for the official ribbon cutting and open house at the recently renovated preschool educational facility in Litchfield. … more
Voters Urged To Be Wary Of Registration Deadline
The Montgomery County Clerk’s office informs voters the last day for voter registration or transfer of voter registration with all deputy registrars and with the County Clerk’s office … more
Michael Bryant and his son, Grant, try out the new ramp in their garage. The ramp was built by local volunteers, who spent their Saturday volunteering at the Bryant's home
Local Volunteers Pitch In To Build Grant’s Ramp
The lives of Michael and Grant Bryant were made much easier as several local volunteer craftsmen came together Saturday, Feb. 10, and built them a ramp. The group, led by Ron … more
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Temporary Tax Relief Will Expire On July 1
A new state fiscal year will begin July 1, ushering in the reinstatement of a 1 percent tax on groceries and a second increase to the state’s motor fuel tax in 2023. Amid record-high … more
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Recovery Celebrates Two Years
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program based in Hillsboro, will celebrate its two year anniversary on Monday, July 10, at Lincoln Plaza in Hillsboro. The celebratory event will … more
HVFD Plans 67th Annual Christmas Basket Program
Members of the Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department have finalized plans for their 67th Annual Christmas Basket Program. The volunteers will again be collecting canned goods, such as vegetables, … more
With just a half-day of school on Wednesday, Jan. 31, a dozen youngsters enjoyed a special anti-bullying presentation by Professor Longhair at the Hillsboro Area Public Library. Professor Longhair talked to the kids about being kind and encouraging to others, as well as including those who might feel left out. Pictured above, James McLaughlin of Hillsboro helped with a magic trick that turned Magic Mouse from a puppet to a real mouse with a little encouragement from his friends. A variety of other magic tricks followed with tips on how to be a good friend to all. After the show, kids got a chance to meet Magic Mouse in person.
Youngsters Enjoy Library Magic Show
With just a half-day of school on Wednesday, Jan. 31, a dozen youngsters enjoyed a special anti-bullying presentation by Professor Longhair at the Hillsboro Area Public Library. Professor Longhair … more
HHS Choir Alumni Invited To Sing At Busch Stadium
"Hillsboro Day" at Busch Stadium on Monday, July 29, will feature local elementary and high school musicians performing prior to the 6:45 p.m. Cardinals versus Rangers game. The Beckemeyer School … more
Pictured above, teams from the four schools prepare for the ‘Balloon Racer’ event, where each team of students quickly constructed a balloon-powered device to launch a straw down the string, in hopes of going the furthest distance.
Science Olympiad Brings Out The Best
Future scientists and engineers from local grade schools put their minds to the test at the Elementary Science Olympiad Competition on Thursday, Feb. 15. Fourth and fifth grade students from Pana, … more
Team members pictured above, from the left are Tammy Johnson of Nokomis, Jill Wells, Colton Wells, Mary Ann Smith of Bloomington and Morgan Johnson. In front are little miracle twins Taylor Johnson, at left, and Quinn Johnson, at right.
Johnson Little Miracles Join St. John’s Benefit
The Little Miracles 5K was held on Saturday, June 10, at Washington Park in Springfield, and local participants included the family of Blake and Morgan Johnson of Nokomis.  All money … more
Annual Nokomis Homecoming Opens This Friday Night
The 167th Nokomis Homecoming Celebration will return Friday, July 7, through Sunday, July 9, and is sure to provide fun for all ages. For kids, fun centers around the carnival. Conner Family … more
Karen Blankenship, center, presents a knife carried by her late husband, Kenny, in Vietnam, to Montgomery County Sheriff Rick Robbins. Also pictured is Dave Strowmatt, at left, as part of the United States Marine Corps birthday party on Friday evening, Nov. 10, at the Litchfield VFW.
Local Marines Celebrate 248th Birthday
“In every battle and skirmish since the birth of our Corps, Marines have acquitted themselves with the greatest distinction, winning new honors on each occasion until the term … more
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