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Donations from the community and fundraisers like the Camden’s Crew Golf Outing made it possible for Camden Burke to participate in therapies that might not have otherwise been financially possible, like the Anat Baniel therapy he received in Chicago in 2018. The Burkes and Camden’s Crew want to help other special needs families in making alternative therapies and equipment possible through their financial assistance grants.

Camden’s Crew Makes Special Needs Therapies Possible

The Burke family knows firsthand how important different therapies can be to the development of a child with special needs. Since Jason and Gina Burke’s son Camden was diagnosed with 5p minus … more

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The Briar Rose in Litchfield is celebrating its tenth anniversary this month with festivities on Saturday, April 13. Pictured above are owner Danell Fogle, at left, and her mother, Lorinda “Mama Bear” Shaw.

The Briar Rose Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

It’s a celebration ten years in the making, as The Briar Rose in downtown Litchfield marks its tenth anniversary this month. Owner Danell Fogle said she bought … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 4/11/24

HHS Art Club To Host Topper Art Studio Event

The HHS Art Club will be hosting an art studio on Saturday, April 20 for kindergarten through fifth graders. The theme for the art studio will be Earth Day. In each session, students will make … more

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Pictured above, in front, from the left are Stamp Out Cancer committee members Dana Holshouser, Renee Laughlin and Zach Wygal. In back are Team Rock, Paper, Sisters (Amber Kalaher and Paula Bartz of Hillsboro), Team Hitch Up (Butch and Samantha Hitchings of Hillsboro), Joyce Lipe and Shelley Halleman of the MCCA, Team Um-Believable (Tina and Denny Umberger of Nokomis) and Team Gudgel Ranch Saloon (Cody Gudgel and Jennifer Gudgel, not pictured).

Stamp Out Cancer Donates $150,000 To MCCA

Members of the Stamp Out Cancer team presented a check for $150,000 to the Montgomery County Cancer Association on Wednesday evening, April 10, at The Event Center of Montgomery County, following … more

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State Awards Victory Lane Charging Stations Grant

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim announced $25.1 million is being awarded to 20 applicants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure under the Driving a … more

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Hendricks Home Furnishings, a third-generation family business in Virden, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this April.

Hendricks Celebrates 75th Anniversary In Virden

Hendricks Home Furnishings, the region’s quality furniture store, is celebrating its 75th year focused on serving longtime and new customers. The family-owned business was founded in 1949, when … more

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Flannery Termination Tabled Until Next Litchfield Meeting

After meeting in closed session for an hour and 22 minutes on Thursday, April 4, the members of the Litchfield City Council determined that more time was needed to act on the … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 4/8/24

The confetti flew as Team Um-Believable was crowned champions at the 13th Stamp Out Cancer event, held Saturday, April 6, at The Event Center of Montgomery County in Taylor Springs. Pictured above, Zach Wygal of Stamp Out Cancer, at right, presents the trophy to Denny and Tina Umberger of Nokomis for raising over $63,000 for the Montgomery County Cancer Association. This year’s four fundraising teams raised over $136,000 for the MCCA, bringing the Stamp Out Cancer total to over $1 million donated since its inception.

Simply Um-Believable

“$1 million. I’m still trying to wrap my head around it,” said Zach Wygal of Stamp Out Cancer. “Going into this Stamp Out Cancer season, we knew it was a possibility. At the … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 4/8/24

Volunteers Needed For Spring Clean-Up

Imagine Hillsboro and Hillsboro Health Junior Board are organizing the annual spring cleanup on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Residents in need of help clearing leaves, brush and simple … more

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Steve Schmidt of Love Packages in Butler is dwarfed by just one of several stacks of shrink-wrapped skids ready for shipping.

A Simple Message, ‘Waste Not’ Inspires Global Ministry

In March, eleven 20-foot containers loaded to the gills left Love Packages in Butler. The cargo: boxes of Christian literature in English. From Butler the containers went to the rail yard in St … more

by Nancy Slepicka | 4/8/24

Electronic Recycling Will Be Available In Litchfield

BLH Computers will host their annual electronics recycling drive from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 27, at the former recycling building in Litchfield, located on the corner of Illinois and Ryder … more

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Lewey Joins Local Bank In Ag Loans

Bank of Hillsboro has announced the newest addition to its team, Kord Lewey, who joins as the commercial ag loan officer. With a strong background in agriculture and a deep connection to the local … more

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Pictured above are winners of the bikes given away at Witt’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30. From the left are Kaiden Smith, Drake Downs, Amelia Vallelonga, Brynlee Bell, Griffin Maretti, Otto Slightom, Tessa Schuler, Sullivan Fleming, Pam Smith and Briella Osborn.

Witt Community Celebrates Easter

With the help of the whole community, including Breakaway, Envision Witt, Witt Lions Club, Witt Fire Department, Witt Public Library, Hillsboro FFA, Witt Casey’s and the Easter Bunny, Witt held … more

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Hutchison Celebrates Retirement From Bank

Bank of Hillsboro Director Harry Hutchison celebrated his retirement on Thursday, April 4, with an open house reception held at The Abbey on Broad in Hillsboro. Hutchison was honored by friends and … more

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Stamp Out Cancer Looks To Surpass $1 Million Goal

When this year's sold-out Stamp Out Cancer fundraiser takes center stage on Saturday, it's poised to celebrate a gigantic milestone, raising over $1 million for the Montgomery County Cancer … more

by Mary (Galer) Herschelman | 4/4/24

Hillsboro Council Puts Pool On Ballot

Much of the discussion at Hillsboro’s City Council meeting held Tuesday evening, April 2, dealt with finances balanced against the needs the city has for infrastructure improvements. All … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 4/4/24

For 50 years, Jerry Wagahoff has served the Raymond community at Home Oil Co. Wagahoff celebrated his 50th work anniversary on Monday, April 1, and is pictured above with his wife, Donna.

Jerry Wagahoff Celebrates 50 Years At Home Oil

The average American spends 4.1 years at a job, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. To spend 20 years in a position is something remarkable. 50 years? That qualifies as incredible. … more

by Isaiah Atkins | 4/4/24

Peter Pan is flying into Raymond this weekend as the Lincolnwood High School Drama Club will be presenting their annual musical production of Peter Pan, Jr. Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7. Evening shows on Friday and Saturday begin at 6:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee begins at 2 p.m. Pictured above, Ruby Stevens as Peter Pan rehearses a scene in the Lincolnwood auditorium with fellow students.

Peter Pan Flies Into Lincolnwood This Weekend

The Lincolnwood High School production of Peter Pan Jr. kicks off this weekend. The first show will be held on Frjday, April 5, at 6:30 p.m. Another evening show will also be held at 6:30 p.m. … more

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Second grade students at Beckemeyer Elementary School held a “Yee-Haw A Rollicking Western Adventure” program on Tuesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. Pictured above are the second graders in full costume performing the show.

Second Grade Performs Western Show

Second grade students at Beckemeyer Elementary School in Hillsboro held their annual program on Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s program was “Yee-Haw! A Rollicking … more

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Nokomis students were recognized at the Illinois Principals Association Kaskaskia Region 28th Annual Student Recognition Breakfast on Wednesday, March 13, at Greenville University. Pictured above from the left, are Presley Mehochko, Principal Rachelle McDowell and Lily Broers.

Nokomis Students Honored By Principals

The Illinois Principals Association Kaskaskia Region hosted its 28th Annual Student Recognition Breakfast on Wednesday, March 13, at Greenville University. Students recognized for Nokomis Junior High … more

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