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After an official ground-breaking in November, construction crews continue to make progress on the campus of Hillsboro High School as they work on a new school facility. In the first photo, the …
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2/15/24
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The City of Hillsboro’s Planning Commission met early Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 13, for a brief time; a quorum (Chairman Barb Hewitt, Logan Altenburger, Don Karban, Mike …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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2/15/24
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In celebration of the upcoming Presidents' Day holiday, a new exhibit at Hillsboro Area Public Library displays cartoons drawn by the legendary Washington Post editorial cartoonist Herbert Block. …
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by Nancy Slepicka
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2/15/24
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The Montgomery County Amateur Radio Emergency Corp. will be attending the Lewis and Clark Hamfest event on March 23, running from 7 a.m. to noon. It will be at Lewis and Clark Community College in …
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2/15/24
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A trivia night fundraiser for the Coffeen Veteran’s Memorial at the Lodge on Main led to a packed house on Saturday, Jan. 20.
Emcees of the event include Zach Wygal and Dan Drake of the …
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2/15/24
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It’s May 3, 1992. A quiet Sunday afternoon in the Channel 4 KMOV newsroom in St. Louis, MO. The hometown Cardinals are playing the San Diego Padres on the TV. A slow day …
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By Isaiah Atkins
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2/12/24
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Montgomery County C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5, now known as Aumann Preschool Center, held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Friday, Feb. 9, at the preschool, located at 402 W. St. John St. in …
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by Cayden Huber
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2/12/24
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John McClarey’s death in a car crash three weeks ago has spurred fond memories of how this world-renowned sculptor helped Hillsboro reconnect to its rich history. Fifteen years ago, …
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by Nancy Slepicka
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2/12/24
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As the Hillsboro Area Health Foundation annual Valentine’s Gala celebrated its silver anniversary this year, the event also set a new fundraising record of over $135,000. The 25th annual event …
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2/12/24
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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 …
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by Beth Hundsdorfer
Capitol News Illinois
bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com
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2/12/24
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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 …
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2/12/24
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"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 …
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2/12/24
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The Witt Volunteer Fire Department's (WVFD) 15th annual drive-thru Rib Dinner Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Witt Lions Club. The $20 meal includes a half-rack …
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2/12/24
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“I preach the same message because it’s always true,” said Leland Redfern, a 91 year old retired Baptist minister who currently resides in Centralia, with origins in Montgomery …
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by Cayden Huber
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2/12/24
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The Montgomery County Amateur Radio Emergency Corp. will have its regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Challacombe House, located at 509 School St., two blocks east of the junction of Rt. …
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2/12/24
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“It’s a go,” for the Helston Place Sewer Project after the Hillsboro City Council gave unanimous approval to accept a bid to improve that area’s sewer system. The engineering …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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2/8/24
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The Litchfield Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 76th annual Awards Dinner, that will be held Friday, March 15 at the Litchfield Community Center. Nominations are now being …
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2/8/24
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The Litchfield chapter of Ducks Unlimited was honored with a top state award during the 2024 state convention of Illinois Ducks Unlimited. This year’s event was held Jan. 26-27 in Peoria, and …
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2/8/24
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Montgomery County Undersheriff Tyson Holshouser nominated the county’s telecommunications department for an award with the Illinois Sheriff’s Association for their response to the …
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2/8/24
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“He’s seen me at my very worst, so I think it can only go up from here,” said Sarah (Kim) Malloy of Litchfield.
Evan Malloy of Coffeen and Sarah Kim of Litchfield had been …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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2/8/24
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