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Trump Still Candidate In County Primary Race
Montgomery County Clerk and Recorder Sandy Leitheiser informs voters that the court ruling on Wednesday, Feb. 28, by Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter to remove Republican Presidential … more
Ease Summer Stress By Pre-Paying Taxes
Those who want to use income tax returns to make this summer less stressful may want to look at pre-paying their property taxes. Montgomery County propert tax installments are typically due in July … more
Veteran Litchfield bowler Rick Weatherford watches as his ball approaches the pins in lane four during league play at the Litchfield Bowl on Monday, Feb. 26. Weatherford was one of the volunteers who helped Joey Hapner get the bowling alley on the right track by making repairs to the lanes and equipment before the start of this year’s leagues.
Local Bowlers Bring New Life To Litchfield Bowl
To paraphrase Mark Twain, the death of the sport bowling has been greatly exaggerated, at least in small towns according to Joey Hapner. “People say bowling is a dying sport. Heck, I thought it … more
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Oh the places you’ll go when you read a good book! Forty local children, along with parents and grandparents, attended a special birthday party for beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss, on Saturday morning, March 2, at the Hillsboro Area Public Library. That day marked the 120th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Along with library board members and other volunteers, the Imagine Hillsboro Snow Royalty assisted with the event. To kick the party off, children enjoyed some favorite Dr. Seuss stories, read by local volunteers. Then, each child made his or her own stuffed animal of Horton Hears a Who, complete with a bow and a red and white striped hat. Before leaving, children enjoyed a birthday cupcake. Pictured above, Kacianna Schmitt helps her younger sisters, Julianna, age seven, and Ellianna, age two, create a new lovable stuffed animal at the birthday party.
Happy Birthday To Dr. Seuss!
Oh the places you’ll go when you read a good book! Forty local children, along with parents and grandparents, attended a special birthday party for beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss, … more
MyFormals in Litchfield held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their 35th anniversary on Saturday, March 2, at 9 a.m. Refreshments were provided, alongside a chance to meet with former Project Runway contestant and fashion designer Johnathan Kayne. In front, from the left, are Litchfield Chamber of Commerce President Kassidy Paine, Morgan Laurie, Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Queen Kendall Stewart, Little Miss Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Addy Winans, MyFormals owner Lisa Brumm, Brielle Marten and Lauren Plummer. In the back, from the left, are Maria Eilers, Meghan Hyam, Megan Stewart, Johnathan Kayne, MyFormals co-owner Katy Pederson, Athena Sedlack and Vickie Throne.
MyFormals Celebrates 35 Years Of Local Fashion
Coral may not be one’s first thought when it comes to fashion, but MyFormals in Litchfield made that the case as they celebrated their 35th anniversary on Saturday, March 2. The 9 a.m. … more
County Farm Bureau Plans Field Day Event
Montgomery County Farm Bureau farmers and community partners will be hosting the 2024 Nutrient Stewardship Field Day on Wednesday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held rain or … more
Capri IGA To Celebrate With Grand Re-opening
Staff members at Capri IGA in Hillsboro and new owner Tyler Morse are celebrating with a grand re-opening event on Saturday, March 9, at the store. The first 40 customers to go through the checkout … more
Munch Madness To Begin At Hillsboro’s Sweet Spot
Every year, the month of March brings one of the sports world’s most highly anticipated events, NCAA March Madness, where collegiate basketball national champions are crowned. This March, … more
The Passion Painter Andy Raines provided his testimony at the gala, as well as a painting demonstration.
Cross Over Gala Raises Over $10,000
Cross Over Ministries held its first annual banquet and silent auction fundraiser on Saturday Feb. 24, at the Hillsboro Free Methodist Church.  The event raised over $10,000 to support … more
Pictured above, Laekyn Hemken, at left, and Morgan Sands dance to some of their favorite songs.
Beckemeyer First Graders Rock Out
Don’t stop believin’ these first graders are going places. First grade students at Beckemeyer Elementary School celebrated the 120th day of school by dressing up as rock stars on … more
EPA Announces Taylor Springs Clean-Up
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a third and final wave of more than $1 billion for clean-up projects at more than 100 superfund sites across the country as … more
Panhandle Board Sets New School Calendar
It’s still six months away, but the students of the Panhandle School District know when they will be going back to school after their summer break. The members of the Panhandle Board of … more
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Litchfield Announces 2024 Pickers Schedule
The Litchfield Tourism Office and Prairie Pickers have announced that the 2024 Litchfield Pickers Markets will again be on the second Sunday of each month from May through October. The City of … more
Captain Thomas Stanfill, at left, and firefighter Leah Stanfill, at right, were honored at the monthly meeting of the Coffeen fire department, which was held on Tuesday evening, Feb. 13.
Coffeen Firefighters Receive Recognition
The Coffeen fire department held their monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Feb. 13. At the metting, they celebrated some of their staff. Those honored include Captain Thomas Stanfill and firefighter … more
Litchfield Woman Wins $250,000 Lottery Ticket
Litchfield’s Lisa Tyrrell has always been optimistic and considers herself a dreamer. After winning $250,000 on a scratch-off lottery ticket, her dreams can become a reality. “I scratched … more
Litchfield Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the late hours of Sunday, Feb. 25. The fire was believed to be electrical in nature at this time.
Litchfield Trailer Home Catches Fire On Sunday
The Litchfield Fire Department was dispatched for the report of a residential structure fire in the 800 block of S. Franklin St. The call was received on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 11:57 p.m. Montgomery … more
At left, Lincoln Jenkins’ imaginary penguin says, "If only I could talk," while carrying a skillet with eggs and bacon. 
Comics Show Kids’ Creative Talents
Creativity, action and fun were fast-paced on Saturday morning, Feb. 24, as the "Comic Book Guy" challenged kids to imagine and draw creatures and people in a variety of wacky settings. It was the … more
Rich Sanders Memorial Golf Scramble To Return
The Hillsboro High School football program will be hosting the 22nd Annual Topper Football Rich Sanders Memorial Golf Scramble on Saturday, July 20 at Indian Springs Golf Course in Fillmore. The team … more
Pictured above, from the left are Theresa Lang and Deacon Louis Lang of Calvary Baptist Church in Hillsboro, Mike McGraw of McGraw Enterprises and Brandy Grove, manager of philanthropy for Prairie Heart Foundation.
Calvary Baptist Receives Donation Of Defibrillator
The Community AED Program, sponsored by the Prairie Heart Foundation and the McGraw family, in memory of Rick McGraw, recently donated seven automated external defibrillator (AED) machines to local … more
Ground To Grounds Coffee Teams Up With Beckemeyer
Ground to Grounds Coffee Shop in downtown Hillsboro is teaming up with students at Beckemeyer Elementary School this month for a special T-shirt contest. During the month of February, third graders … more
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