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Soil And Water District Will Elect New Officers
The Montgomery County Soil and Water District will host an election of officers for 2023 on Thursday, Jan. 23. This year’s meeting was originally scheduled for Jan. 16, but was moved to … more
Nokomis City Council Meets In Short Session
With two commissioners absent and a very brief agenda, the Nokomis City Council breezed through a short meeting on Jan. 8, taking little significant action.   Mayor Dylan Goldsmith presided over … more
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Planning Commission Hears Updates In January
The Hillsboro Planning Commission met for the first time in 2024 on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 12:30 p.m. in city hall. Mayor Don Downs introduced new city clerk David Jenkins as the meeting began. … more
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Pictured above, HSHS St. Francis Hospital Family Maternity Center celebrated the first baby born at the hospital in 2024. Hank Allen Blankenship was born to Shelbie and Chase Blankenship of Mt. Olive, at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.
St. Francis Announces First Baby Of The Year
HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield proudly welcomed Hank Allen Blankenship as the first baby born at the hospital in 2024. He was born at 7:54 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at the Family … more
Hillsboro graduate Aliese Greenwood, pictured above on the upper right, was one of 12 students who graduated with Bachelor of Science (BSN) degrees in nursing from St. John’s College of Nursing on Dec. 15.
Hillsboro’s Greenwood Graduates From St. John’s
Twelve students graduated with Bachelor of Science (BSN) degrees in nursing from St. John’s College of Nursing on Dec. 15. The Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement was held at the Prairie Heart … more
Hazard Mitigation Plan Ready For Public Review
The updated Montgomery County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan outlining projects and activities to reduce damages caused by severe weather and other natural hazards will be … more
Save The Date For Bremer Sanctuary’s 2024 Events
Bremer Sanctuary has a packed schedule of fun community events for 2024, with a little something for everyone in store. The new year kicked off with the annual New Year’s Day Walk at 11 … more
Litchfield Health and Rehab Center invites the community to a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 12 p.m. The ceremony welcomed new ownership and celebrated the exciting future ahead.
New Beginnings At Litchfield Health And Rehab
Litchfield Health and Rehab celebrated new beginnings with a ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at noon. Members of the community gathered to commemorate the new ownership of Litchfield … more
Pictured above is Warren Brown depicting the American icon Mark Twain. Brown had performed over 1200 shows as Twain since beginning in 1996.
Mark Twain To Share Stories With Hillsboro
The Historical Society of Montgomery County is pleased to present to the public Warren Brown as Mark Twain in “Catch the Twain,” along with Mark Dvorak on guitar, on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 2 … more
Pritzker Appoints Sullivan, Others To Commissions
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the nine appointments in his administration to various boards and commissions. All appointments are … more
Orpheum, TASC Hosting Sensory-Friendly Show
Eisentraut Theatres and TASC (The Autism Support Connection) are partnering to host a sensory-friendly film at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Hillsboro at 1 p.m. this Saturday, January 13th. The … more
Litchfield Elementary School classroom spelling bee champions competed in a school-wide contest on Jan. 5. Pictured above, in front, from the left are Stella Stout, Michael McDowell, Hannah Loveless, Kaelyn Wang and Josie Pennock. In the middle row are Lucien Gillespie, Andrew Stewart, Raj Patel, Lauren Cruthis, Kole Morgan and Hudson Jackson. In back are Jace Pennock, Dexter Link, Sawyer White, Grayson Short and Ellyse Ellinger.
Short Wins First-Ever Spelling Bee For LES
Litchfield Elementary School held its first-ever spelling bee   on Friday, Jan. 5. Students in grades second through fifth held spelling bees in their classrooms before Christmas break to select … more
Bremer Hosts Program On Coyotes
A free program, “Illinois Coyotes and Bobcats” will be offered on Sunday, Jan. 14,   from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the H and B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary in Hillsboro. Nathan Grider, a … more
With his dad Terry Carlock of Fillmore holding the Bible, Michael Carlock is administered the oath of office by Litchfield City Clerk Carol Burke to become a Litchfield police officer.
Litchfield Council Swears In New Police Officer
It was a short night for members of the Litchfield City Council, who met for just eight minutes on Tuesday evening, Jan. 4, at Corwin Hall in Litchfield. All council members were present for the … more
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It was a peaceful scene looking down State Street in Litchfield as a couple of inches of snow blanketed Montgomery County late Friday evening, Jan. 5, and into Saturday morning. Although much was melted by morning, the snow hung quietly in the trees that night creating a beautiful scene. The first snow of the year did keep local first responders busy with several accidents and cars sliding off the roadway. More inclement weather is expected this week. Make sure to visit www.gettingaroundillinois.com before traveling.
First Snowfall Blankets Montgomery County
It was a peaceful scene looking down State Street in Litchfield as a couple of inches of snow blanketed Montgomery County late Friday evening, Jan. 5, and into Saturday morning. Although much was … more
Pictured above, from the left are 2023 Junior Miss Montgomery County Fair Nataleigh Jackson, 2023 Little Miss Montgomery County Fair Karsyn Jones and 2023 Miss Montgomery County Fair Alexis Lessman.
County Fair Queen To Compete At State
The 64th annual “Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant” will be held Thursday, Jan. 11 through Sunday, Jan. 14, at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. The pageant will be held in … more
Dr. Kelly McClain, a graduate of Mt. Olive High School, has been named the new Litchfield School District superintendent, beginning on July 1, after the retirement of Dr. Greggory Fuerstenau.
Dr. McClain Tapped To Lead Litchfield
"I'm very excited and nervous all at the same time," said Dr. Kelly McClain, who has been hired as the newest Litchfield School District Superintendent. "There's definitely a comfort in what you … more
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Amell David Banks was the lucky winner of this year’s The Journal-News First Baby of the Year contest. Born on Jan. 6, 2024, he is pictured above with his family. From the left are Eriella Banks, David Lindley, Astella Banks, Courtney Banks and Amell David Banks.
Amell Banks Wins First Baby Contest
Amell David Banks is the newest winner of The Journal-News First Baby of the Year contest. He was born at 4:24 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2024, at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield to David Lindley and … more
After graduation, she will begin working as a physical therapist at Teamwork Rehab in Hillsboro.
Wilson Earns Doctorate At Maryville University
Hillsboro native Phoebe Wilson, pictured above, graduated from Maryville University in St. Louis on Saturday, Dec. 9, with a doctorate degree in physical therapy. A 2017 graduate of Hillsboro High … more
If you love cartoons, graphic novels or drawing, plan to join the return of the Comic Book Workshop with Jerry Moffit from Do Art Productions.
Hillsboro Library Plans Comic Book Workshop
If you love cartoons, graphic novels or drawing, plan to join the return of the Comic Book Workshop with Jerry Moffit from Do Art Productions. The free workshop will be held on Monday, Jan. 15, 10 … more
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