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Mental Health Court Starts Soon In County
In October of 2022, the Montgomery County Probation Department, with the Montgomery County Health Department acting as the fiscal agent, received the Adult Redeploy Illinois grant from the Illinois … more
HSHS St. Francis Hospital’s Nursing Exemplar Award for Clinical Excellence in Nursing was awarded to Tami Joyce, RN, (center), from the Med Surg unit. The award was presented by Emergency and Surgical Services Manager Deanna Ellis, RN (right) and Chief Nursing Officer Heather Senaldi, RN (left).
St. Francis Hospital Honors Colleagues For Excellence
In honor of National Nurses and Hospital Week, which were celebrated in the month of May, HSHS St. Francis Hospital proudly recognized numerous colleagues in nursing and other areas of the hospital … more
Armed Robery Attempted At Litchfield Hotel Friday
A Litchfield hotel was the site of an attempted armed robbery on Friday, May 19. At 1:34 p.m. on Friday, the Litchfield Police Department received a report of an armed robbery at 11 Thunderbird … more
Hillsboro Will Honor Those Who Gave All
Hillsboro will remember those who gave all during Memorial Day services set for Monday, May 29, beginning at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park at the intersection of Main and School Street. Mike … more
Jordyn Gerlach Wins IAA Foundation Award
Students can count on support of scholarships for college tuition during the 2023-2024 school year, courtesy of the IAA Foundation. Among those recipients is Jordyn Gerlach, a native of … more
From the left are Larry Meisner, Rep. Mary Miller, Owen and Grady Meisner, Mark and Chris Meisner, and Matt Meisner.
Representative Mary Miller Visits Raymond Farm
In preparation for a new farm bill, Representative Mary Miller visited the Meisner Farm near Raymond on Friday afternoon, May 19. “I welcome input,” the representative in congress … more
It’s not over until the confetti flies, and the Lincolnwood class of 2023 celebrated that they had successfully completed their high school education on Friday, May 19.
Lincolnwood Graduates Class Of ‘23
Members of the Lincolnwood High School class of 2023 earned their diplomas amid pomp and circumstance during commencement exercises at the high school on Friday, May 19. “Most of our class … more
Raymond Grade School student Cody Matthews checks out the buddy bench donated by Project Third Day in honor of the late Darci Terneus during the unveiling of the benches on Friday, April 28.
Project Third Day Donates Buddy Benches In Honor Of Darci Terneus
“She was a great teacher and she is still with us and our community and wants us to be kind to one another.” Those words from Amy Barnes of Project Third Day are only part of the … more
The entire Nokomis School District, from pre-K through 12th grade, filled the Nokomis High School gym Monday afternoon, May 15, for a special announcement. The school district was one of 12 in the entire country to be chosen as a National Showcase School as part of the Capturing Kids Hearts program.
Nokomis School District Earns National Recognition
More than 600 students and their teachers and staff filled the gym at Nokomis High School on Monday afternoon, May 15, for a surprise announcement. Through a virtual presentation, Shawna … more
Route 185 To Be Closed Til Mid-June
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 185 between Hillsboro and Coffeen closed for repairs beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 16. The closure is estimated to last until … more
Summer Work On Agenda For Hillsboro Council
Only three of the five Hillsboro City Council members were available for the council’s meeting Tuesday evening, May 16, but those present - Mayor Don Downs and councilmen Fred Butler and … more
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Sorento Woman Is 8th Fatality From I-55 Accident
A Sorento woman is the   eighth person killed the May 1 72-vehicle Interstate 55 accident north of Farmersville. Ruth Rau, 81, of Sorento, died at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, at HSHS St. … more
Eric Kohnen of Poettker Construction, at left, shows the board progress on the South Central Illinois Regional Training and Innovation Center before their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, May 16. Above, he shows the newly installed roll-up doors in the welding room.
Progress Continues On Litchfield Building Projects
Progress continues on three construction projects in the Litchfield School District and board members got an update on all of them as part of the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, May 16. … more
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Panhandle Board Works On Budget
The Panhandle School Board approved the tentative amended budget for the 2023 fiscal year during their meeting on Monday, May 15 as the school year continues to wind down for the district. … more
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Hillsboro High School student Mya Bolton won Best of Show honors for her Advanced Colorful Designs entry, “Tacky Bee Society” in the 41st annual Hillsboro High School Art Show.
Hillsboro High School Hosts 41st Art Show
During the weekend of the operetta, the 41st annual Art Show hung in the gym lobby at Hillsboro High School. This year's juror of the art show was the Beckemeyer art teacher Amy Gruner. For … more
Nokomis High School hosted a retirement reception for secretary Kathy Foster on Monday, May 15.
Nokomis Hosts Reception For Retiring Secretary
The Nokomis High School office will soon feel a bit different after Kathy Foster, a secretary for the past 31 years, retires at the end of the school year. The school hosted a reception in … more
The 2023 Montgomery County CEO Team (above) showcased their student businesses during the CEO Marketplace on Friday night, May 5, where several members were also awarded scholarships. From the left, are Elijah Aumann, Natalie Engelman, Carley King, Zaylon Sisk, Hally Kerske, Matthew Ulrici, Mason Morris, MJ Jarrell and Program Director Jodi Reynolds.
CEO Team Showcases Class Businesses
The 2023 Montgomery County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Team, which is made up of seniors from Nokomis, Hillsboro and Lincolnwood High Schools, invited the public to see what they … more
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The family and John and Nicki Murray of Irving opened Rudy’s in Witt this past December. Pictured above, from the left are Ethan Murray, Nicki Murray, John Murray, Keegan Murray and Logan Murray.
Rudy’s Now Open For Business In Witt
It’s all in the family for the Murrays as they opened Rudy’s in Witt this past December. John and Nicki Murray of Irving returned to the local community in 2018 when John retired … more
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Longtime Litchfield teacher Dan Newkirk, pictured above with his wife, Amy, was recognized for his retirement from the district this spring. Not pictured is retiree Rob Corso.
Litchfield Honors Retirees At Annual Dinner
The Litchfield Education Association hosted its annual retirement dinner on Sunday, May 7, at the Litchfield Country Club. In addition to recognizing retirees Dan Newkirk and Rob Corso, they … more
Award recipients, in front, from the left are Mally Robinson and Kamdyn Putnam. In back are Owen Earnest and Will Netemeyer.
HJHS Musicians Honored At Annual Spring Concert
The Hillsboro Junior High School bands and choirs presented their annual spring concert at the high school on Thursday, May 11. Performing groups included the sixth grade choir, sixth grade … more
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