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Nokomis Continues With Water Projects
The Nokomis City Council met at its regular meeting on Jan. 29 and continued processing the legal paperwork necessary to continue its city water and sewer upgrades. Commissioners passed an ordinance … 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
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
Litchfield Receives $300,000 Grant
Nearly $55 million in state grants are being awarded for 111 local park projects throughout Illinois to help communities acquire land and develop recreational opportunities. For the second year in a … more
Four teams will be competing for the crown in this year’s Stamp Out Cancer event. In front, from the left are Team Gudgel Ranch, Cody and Jennifer Gudgel of Litchfield and Team Hitch Up, Samantha and Butch Hitchings of Hillsboro. In back are Team Um-Believable,a Tina and Denny Umberger of Nokomis and Team Rock, Paper, Sisters, Paula Bartz and Amber Kalaher of Hillsboro.
Stamp Out Cancer Launches 13th Year
“Hopefully, we’re making our march toward a million dollars this year,” said Zach Wygal of Stamp Out Cancer. Wygal and his committee officially launched the 13th season of Stamp Out … more
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Bremer Presents Coyotes And Bobcats Program
Curious about the interesting history of coyotes and bobcats in Illinois? The H&B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary present an exciting program and presentation by Nathan Grider. more
High School CEO Program Now Accepting Applications
The Montgomery County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program is now accepting applications from seniors in high school who are interested in participating in the 2024-2025 CEO program. … more
County Museum Exhibit Honors Farm Families
The next exhibit at the Montgomery County Museum in Hillsboro, set to open in May, will be "Down on the Farm, a Look at the Agricultural History of Montgomery County." The Historical Society of … more
Later that night, many of the players and fans stuck around to see the Pacers knock off the 76ers by a slightly less defensive minded final of 134-122.
Hoop Dreams
Just a few hours before the Indiana Pacers took the floor on Thursday, Jan. 25, for an Eastern Conference showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Lincolnwood and Madison boys basketball teams … more
New Year, New Ride For Saathoff
After winning rookie of the year in 2022 and scoring a top five finish in the Parts Unlimited American Flat Track Singles series in 2023, Hillsboro’s Chase Saathoff will be hitting the track … more
The spillway at Lake Hillsboro officially spilled over on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Winning the Imagine Hillsboro guessing contest was Bill Karban.
Karban Wins Spillway Guessing Contest
After being bone dry for months, the spillway catch basin churns with Lake Hillsboro's overflow. Melting snow, rains and frozen ground put a quick end to the "Know the Flow and Win: The Great Lake … more
Kindergarten students and staff at Beckemeyer Elementary School celebrated 100 days of school on Friday, Jan, 26. Pictured above, the excited students and staff dance along to songs with the theme of counting to the number 100.
Beckemeyer Celebrates 100 Days
Kindergarten students and staff at Beckemeyer Elementary School celebrated 100 days of school on Friday, Jan, 26. Pictured above, the excited students and staff dance along to songs with the theme of … more
Present for the dedication were Sharon’s children, Troy (wife Vicki) Donaldson of Hillsboro, Kim (husband Jeff) Arkebauer of Witt and Christine (husband Paul) Ernst of Litchfield; grandchildren, Brooke and Carlee Ernst, Morgan Arkebauer and Stormy Coffman, Britny Donaldson with great-grandson, Beckett. Not present were her husband, John Page; grandsons, Devan Arkebauer and Jade Weller; and great-grandchildren, Beau, Brayden and Charleigh Arkebauer.
Bremer Dedicates New Bird Feeders
The weather was chilly, but the dedication ceremony was heartwarming for Bremer Sanctuary’s new bird feeder station in Hillsboro. Memorial money was given to the sanctuary after Sharon … more
Local staff the Montgomery County Extension Office awarded LLCC in Litchfield with the 2023 Community Partner Award.Pictured above are LLCC’s Tisha Miller, Jessie Blackburn, Christine Marietta, Alexis Friesland and Kate Harding of Montgomery County Extension Office, and Adrienne Frazier and Gary Wendt of LLCC.
LLCC Receives 2023 Community Partner Award
Local staff at University of Illinois Extension of Montgomery County nominated Lincoln Land Community College in Litchfield as a 2023 Community Partner. LLCC-Litchfield was selected for its continued … more
Hillsboro Library To Host Upcoming Events
Hillsboro Area Public Library has announced events that they will be hosting. On Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m., popular magician Professor Longhair will be in attendance for an anti-bullying show. On … more
BB Designs Fundraiser To Benefit Carrie Smail
BB Designs Fundraiser To Benefit Carrie Smail
Beth Edwards of BB Designs in Irving is hosting a shirt fundraiser to benefit Carrie Smail of Hillsboro as she undergoes treatments for breast cancer. Participants may choose from one of two designs, … more
The Hillsboro High School Building Trades Class recently wrapped up work on a renovated home on Vandalia St. in Hillsboro. Pictured above are students Elliot Lentz, Elias Guiterrez, Alec Leetham and Jace Stewart. An open house will be held on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Building Trades’ House Ready To Be A Home
“Welcome to a home where education meets practical application,” the Montgomery County Realtors stated, in an announcement of a new home listing on Facebook. The new home is the product … more
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Jeff Boeckler of Northwater Consulting presents a multitude of statistics, along with action plans made with the goal of making the water clearer in Lake Glenn Shoals and Lake Hillsboro.
Soil And Water District Host Annual Meeting
The Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) held their annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the University of Illinois Extension office in Hillsboro. Before the meeting began, … more
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Representing Lincolnwood High School is sophomore Robbie Gunn.
County Musicians Take Talent To All-State Festival In Peoria
A dozen county high school musicians will be taking their talents to Peoria this weekend for the annual ILMEA (Illinois Music Education Association) All-State Festival. Held Jan. 24-27 at the Peoria … more
They’ve seen the Hiltop as students and and as part of the system that makes it work, but now the alumni employees of Hillsboro High School will have the opportunity to see education take its next step in Hillsboro as work continues on the new high school.
Hiltopper Alumni Celebrate New High School
They’ve seen the Hiltop as students and and as part of the system that makes it work, but now the alumni employees of Hillsboro High School will have the opportunity to see education take its … more
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