“We’re thinking July, and we’re hoping for Nokomis Homecoming,” Cynthia Crowe, one of the plucky yet tenacious project managers said of the projected opening of the new …
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by Mike Plunkett
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5/15/23
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As one board member bid his farewell, another was welcomed as members of the Schram City Village Board gathered for their monthly meeting on Monday, May 8, at the village hall.
“I’ve …
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by Bethany Martin
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5/15/23
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A Massachusetts woman got the opportunity to step into the lives of a Mt. Olive family over the weekend that helped give her life.
Meet Robyn Lewis Windross, a 62-year-old woman from Stoneham, …
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by Mike Plunkett
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5/15/23
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Litchfield Chamber of Commerce welcomed a few new faces to its board of directors this spring. The incoming directors attended their first monthly board meeting on Wednesday, April 12, where …
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5/15/23
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Mid-State Special Education specialists and support staff gathered on Friday, May 5 in Morrisonville to engage in professional development, recognize dedicated employees’ years of service and …
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5/15/23
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Students from local high schools along with their families celebrated their success at the annual pinning ceremony for the 20th graduating class from the CNA program. Twenty-three students from …
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5/15/23
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Members of the Montgomery County Breast Cancer Support Group are finalizing plans for the annual 2023 Monisa Clark Irish Days Breast Cancer Fun Run/Walk.
This year’s event will be held on …
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5/15/23
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Illinois State Police and Montgomery County Coroner Randy Leetham have released the final name of the seven people killed in a 72-vehicle accident on Interstate 55 north of Farmersville on May 1.
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5/11/23
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Members of the Montgomery County Board welcomed a new face to their ranks as Chad Rupert was appointed to the board during their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, May 9, at the Historic …
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by Mary (Galer) Herschelman
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5/11/23
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The Litchfield Pickers Market will return from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, at downtown Litchfield, starting at 400 North State Street. Hosted by the Litchfield Tourism …
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5/11/23
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After a discussion that began at the April meeting, the Hillsboro School Board voted 5-1 to try a new digital grade school social studies curriculum for one year during their meeting on Tuesday, May …
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by Mike Plunkett
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5/11/23
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“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices,” said …
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by Bethany Martin
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5/11/23
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“I have only been involved for the last few months, but when Judge Roberts briefed me to take over his role with drug court and told me who the graduates were I was taken back. These men have …
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by Tori O’Dell
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5/11/23
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A new mayor took over the reins and two new commissioners were seated at the Nokomis City Council meeting on Monday, May 8, and the changes were apparent on one of the first votes taken. Dylan …
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by Ben Schwarm
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5/11/23
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Following the April consolidated election, members of the Litchfield School Board held a special meeting on Monday evening, May 8, at the Unit Office to re-organize and administer the oath of office …
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5/11/23
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Members of the Panhandle School Board held a special meeting on Wednesday evening, May 3, at Lincolnwood High School in Raymond to seat board members elected in the April consolidated election. …
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5/11/23
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Illinois State Police released five more names on Saturday, May 6, of the seven people killed in the May 1 accident that involved 72 vehicles on Interstate 55 north of Farmersville last week.
In …
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5/8/23
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It was a night of transition for the Litchfield City Council on Thursday, May 4, as the city swore in three new alderpeople and one returning alderman.
Sara Zumwalt (Ward 2), Josh Hughes (Ward 3) …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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5/8/23
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The Montgomery County Health Department is sponsoring a Mental Health Awareness fair on Saturday, May 13, from noon to 2 p.m., in the lower parking lot at Hillsboro High School.
The public is …
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5/8/23
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The Old Settlers Association has announced their “Who’s Who” list for this year’s celebration to take place on Saturday, Aug. 5, and Sunday, Aug. 6, and Wednesday, Aug. 9, and …
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5/8/23
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