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The Hillsboro Methodist Church hosted a pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 17, raising funds for the Harvest of Hope food pantry. Pictured above, pastor Steve Lawton presents …
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2/29/24
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Teams of fifth graders from Beckemeyer Elementary School in Hillsboro and Morrisonville Elementary are competing in the 17th annual Rube Goldberg competition on Saturday, March 2, in Springfield at …
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2/29/24
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Calvary Baptist Church Shoebox Ministry is hosting a “Superheroes Trivia Night” on Saturday, March 16. The Shoebox Ministry is a mission of Samaritan’s Purse Operation Chirstmas …
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2/29/24
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MyFormals in Litchfield is celebrating 35 years of helping young girls and women shine for special occasions. To mark this milestone event, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony this Saturday, …
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2/29/24
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Raymond Baptist Church invites the public to the grand opening of Clothed in Grace, on Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A ribbon cutting is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. The community clothing …
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2/29/24
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Samuel Rhodes of Litchfield Zoo was greeted by a packed house at Litchfield Library on Wednesday, Feb. 28 for a live reptile show. Families took advantage of the early school dismissal to spend time …
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2/29/24
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At its Monday, Feb. 26 regular meeting, the Nokomis City Council approved the hiring of two new city employees. James Sands was hired as a new part-time police officer while Robert Ellis was brought …
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by Ben Schwarm
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2/29/24
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Members of the Old Settlers Association met on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Challacombe House in Hillsboro. They are making plans for this year’s Old Settlers celebration, which will be held …
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2/29/24
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Hillsboro’s Zoning Board of Appeals met for two hours Tuesday evening, Feb. 27, in city hall council chambers. Present were chairman Gene Knisley, secretary Lynn Fugate, and members Rice …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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2/29/24
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Things will sure be hoppin’ at the Hillsboro Area Public Library in March with a wide variety of spring-themed activities. To kick off the month, the library will celebrate the birthday of …
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2/29/24
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President Chad Ruppert called the Nokomis CUSD22 School Board to order at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. In addition to Ruppert, Superintendent Scott Doerr, board members Steve …
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by Randy Rieke
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2/26/24
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The Litchfield Chamber of Commerce has brought back a tradition that allows them to recognize their members for all they do. Starting in February, they will begin awarding Business of the Month once …
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2/26/24
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Imagine a restaurant that prepares 170-180 meals five days a week for delivery to customers in a dozen different communities – and change daily.
That’s Meals on Wheels in …
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by Nancy Slepicka
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2/26/24
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To celebrate the culmination of National FFA Week, members of the Hillsboro High School FFA hosted a polar plunge in the ag building on Friday afternoon, Feb. 23. Pictured above, Aubrey Evans takes …
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2/26/24
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“Upon the occasion of your transfer to the Fleet Reserve, I wish to extend my personal congratulations for your long and faithful service to your country and the United States …
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by Cayden Huber
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2/26/24
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More than 40 members, volunteers and donors attended the appreciation luncheon hosted by the Historical Society of Montgomery County on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Challacombe House in Hillsboro.
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2/26/24
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The Hillsboro Educational Foundation recently received a memorial donation from the Pamela Knostman Haisty family. Mrs. Haisty grew up in Hillsboro and was a 1960 HHS graduate.
Even though she …
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2/26/24
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The Illinois State Board of Education has revealed the winners of this year’s Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year program.
Local winners include Shonda Ronen of Bunker Hill CUSD 8, …
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2/26/24
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Anne Foster was the only person to address Hillsboro’s City Council at a public hearing conducted before the regular council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20, in city hall. …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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2/22/24
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Mayor Denny Held called the monthly Raymond Village Board meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19. Those in attendance included Mayor Denny Held, Trustees Ryan Bruntjen, Dan Hough, Kendall …
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2/22/24
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