The Journal-News

County Board Approves Animal Control Contract

After some heated discussion, members of the Montgomery County board unanimously approved a one-year municipal contract for animal control services, during their regular monthly meeting on … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 8/15/19

New staff at Coffeen and Hillsboro High School, from the left, are Amy Knodle, Evan Malloy, Lacey Heldebrandt, Tony Marcolini, Coral Christian, Jamie Trader, Gina Currie and Carli Keown.

Hillsboro Schools Introduce New Staff

Schools in the Hillsboro district are ready to open next week, members of the school board learned during their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the unit office. The board took a look at the … more

by Mike Plunkett | 8/15/19

Hillsboro Council Discusses Water Line Issue

Retired plumber Jim Lohman, his brother Ken, and licensed plumbers Dave Bondurant and Steve Rovey came to the Hillsboro City Council meeting Tuesday evening, Aug. 13, to provide background and … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 8/15/19

Schram City Receives Community Grant

A public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant preceded the Schram City Village Board meeting on Monday evening, Aug. 12, at the village hall. The grant will fund construction … more

by Bethany Martin | 8/15/19

As part of Levi Weir's Eagle Scout project, the stage in the Lincolnwood High School auditorium pictured above will get a new makeover after nearly 30 years of wear.

Weir Restores Lincolnwood Auditorium Stage

From Drama Club performances to Scholastic Book Fairs, the auditorium at Lincolnwood High School in Raymond is home to many events throughout the year, and thanks to Life Scout Levi Weir of Raymond, … more

by Bethany Martin | 8/15/19

Hillsboro sisters Suzanne Tatham, at left, and Laura Lessman, at right, traveled to Hawaii in July to meet their half-brother, Darryle Matsumiya and his family.

Hillsboro Sisters Meet Brother In Hawaii This Summer

It was a family trip 41 years in the making, as Hillsboro sisters Suzanne Tatham and Laura Lessman traveled to Hawaii this summer to meet their half-brother and his family. "I was only two years … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 8/15/19

Newspaper Owner Named Illinois Chair For Vets Group

The Journal-News owner John M. Galer of Hillsboro has been named the Illinois state chairman for the non-profit organization, State Funeral for World War II Veterans. He leads the region's … more

8/15/19

The Hillsboro Education Foundation presented its Distinguished Alumni Award as part of its Old Settlers reception on Thursday, Aug. 8, at Mulligan's Lakeside Restaurant at the Hillsboro Country Club. Pictured in front, from the left, are award winner Amy (Cobetto) Stewart, Hillsboro Education Foundation President Gene White, and award winners Dr. Jerry Parola and Nancy (Bliss) Slepicka.

Foundation Honors Distinguished Alumni

Members of the Hillsboro Education Foundation presented its Distinguished Alumni award to Amy (Cobetto) Stewart, Dr. Jerry Parola and Nancy (Bliss) Slepicka during an Old Settlers reception Thursday … more

8/12/19

Kylie Neisler Helps Rename Coliseum At State Fair

After being condemned in 2016, the 118-year-old Illinois State Fair Coliseum has been brought back to life. Construction crews have worked nearly around the clock in efforts to finish the Coliseum … more

8/12/19

Imagine Hillsboro Planning Follow-Up Mapping Process

Similar to the process that started the ball rolling five years ago, Imagine Hillsboro will once again be hosting a series of public meetings to help map the future of the community. A … more

8/12/19

Litchfield School Board Holds Special Meeting About Budget

Members of the Litchfield School Board held a special meeting on Thursday evening, Aug. 8, to discuss community listening events as well as to plan the budget for the coming year. With all board … more

8/12/19

Breakfast On The Farm To Highlight County's Ag Field

Area businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to start their morning at Knodle Ltd. Farms for Breakfast on the Farm on Friday, Aug. 23. The early morning event will take place from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at … more

8/12/19

In their pursuit of finding descendants of John Manning's fourth great-grandfather John Canaday, he and his wife Eileen had some local help from descendants of past property owners. Pictured above with the Canadays' gravesites, from the left, are Eileen and John Manning, current owner Denny Niehaus and Grassel descendant Marilyn Maccanelli and her husband Mike.

Family Finds Special Hidden Gravesite

A gravesite belonging to a man who fought in the Revolutionary War and made his way to Montgomery County was found near Butler in early 2018. And in the early spring of 2019, an installation of a … more

by Bethany Martin | 8/12/19

Although a hug from retiring 2018 Old Settlers Queen Kelly Jansen set her crown just a bit askew, Caitlyn Howard was all smiles to be crowned the new 2019 Old Settlers Queen in downtown Hillsboro on Wednesday evening. Howard is the first in her family to win that honor, as her mom, Stefanie (Floyd) Howard was the second runner-up in 1996 and her sister, Maddie Howard was the first runner-up in 2015.

Howard Shines As New Old Settlers Queen

Caitlyn Howard, the daughter of Josh and Stefanie Howard, was crowned queen of the 2019 Old Settlers celebration during ceremonies on the big stage in downtown Hillsboro Wednesday evening, Aug. … more

8/8/19

Panhandle Leaders To Meet With Morrisonville

The Panhandle School Board had seven personnel items to complete, along with two discussion items, as they met on Tuesday, Aug. 6, for a special meeting. The meeting started with a discussion … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 8/8/19

The stunning work of three local artists took Best of Show awards for pieces exhibited in the 2019 Old Settlers Art Show. From the left is Abigail White's painting "Deep Space," Heather Hampton+Knodle's photograph "Prickly Peace" and Sarah Ginnard's piece "His Name is Nahm."

Local Talent Showcased At Old Settlers Show

The basement of St. Paul's Lutheran church was once again transformed into a gallery showcasing the work of local artists for the 2019 Old Settlers Art Show. The annual art show oficially opened … more

8/8/19

Raymond Village Cleans Up Streets, Ditches

One street project is down and another is ready to begin this week according to a report from Raymond Street Superintendent Mike Masten at the Raymond Village Board meeting on Monday, Aug. … more

8/8/19

Waggoner Ready To Crown King Of Cars On August 17

There have been a lot of royalty crowned in Montgomery County this summer and Waggoner will have its chance on Saturday, Aug. 17, as it crowns the king of the road at the 18th annual Waggoner Car … more

8/8/19

After 36 years helping people to look pressed and dressed in their finest clothes, Greg Zimmerman officially closed the doors of Dry Clean Only in downtown Hillsboro on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Zimmerman Retires From Dry Clean Only

For the past 36 years, Greg Zimmerman has helped people look their best for special occasions by keeping their clothes clean and pressed. This August, he officially retired and closed the doors at … more

8/8/19

Seven-year-old Lilly Hackworth of Morrisonville is pictured above with her father, Guy Hackworth, as they play with stuffed animals at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in Maryland Heights, MO, where Lilly has been receiving care this year.

Little Lilly Hackworth Will Return Home Monday

After over two years of being in the hospital battling complications from gastrochisis, Lilly Hackworth will be returning home to her parents on Monday, Aug. 12. The seven-year-old daughter of Guy … more

by Bethany Martin | 8/8/19