I’ve always been a bit on the creative side and love to work on projects. I spent ten years in the Montgomery County 4-H program, and enjoyed working on a variety of projects over the years. …
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by Mary Herschelman
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1/29/24
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The City of Litchfield is named for Electus Bachus Litchfield who came to the community in 1855/56 to procure the right of way and establish the railroad system through the area. Litchfield, who was …
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7/31/23
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Welcome back to Imagine Hillsboro Checks In! This column features a bi-monthly update regarding all things Imagine Hillsboro. After taking November off, we are excited to get back to our regularly …
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by Lucas Altenberger
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1/29/24
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Resilience, as defined by the American Psychological Association, is “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, …
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by Valerie Belusko
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1/29/24
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Hello and happy new year! The holidays provided a nice break, as well as time spent with family, and now we are back on the meeting bandwagon. The new year brings several opportunities to grow …
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by Katie Wilson, Montgomery County Farm Bureau
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1/16/24
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Dear Editor, Illinois Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public hearing at the Montgomery County Historic Courthouse for submission of comments on the renewal application by Hillsboro …
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1/16/24
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The Litchfield Chamber of Commerce has been an active and influential group in the City of Litchfield since its inception.
In 1898, a group of 28 like-minded business men formed “The …
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5/30/23
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This past weekend I checked something off my bucket list. I saw one of my favorite bands play in St. Louis. I am the kind of person that is motivated by music. It makes me happy. It pushes me to do …
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by Valerie Belusko
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5/30/23
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Welcome back to Imagine Hillsboro Checks In! This column features a bi-monthly update regarding all things Imagine Hillsboro. It seems like spring and its events have just arrived, so it is hard to …
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by Lucas Altenberger
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5/30/23
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Ever since I was little, God has been a part of my life. I grew up going to church on Sundays and youth group on Wednesdays. Throughout this time my faith has developed and grown, but knowing God …
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by Sally Mattson
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5/30/23
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Life goes on.
It's been two full years since we lost Grace, and I think one of the very hardest parts of grief is that life simply goes on.
When Grace was diagnosed with INAD (infantile …
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by Mary Herschelman
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5/30/23
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I made it. Two weeks ago I reached 80 years of age, in the process attaining a goal I set 30 years ago. I’ve always been a goal setter of sorts, but it’s become a more conscious effort in …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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12/4/23
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In 1957, Vic Suhling opened “Vic Suhling Gas for Less” on the spot where the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center is now located. Suhling leased the property from Charles and …
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12/4/23
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Following is the address given by Journal-News publisher Mike Plunkett at Memorial Day services in Hillsboro on Monday morning, May 29.
Tony Foulds.
Tony Foulds is an 87-year-old British …
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5/30/23
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A few hours before the Grace Cup on Monday, Lincolnwood boys basketball coach Matt Millburg texted me, “Enjoy your evening! Grace wins!” I don’t think either of us thought that …
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by Kyle Herschelman
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9/21/23
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It’s a curious sign of our times that one of the best places that I’ve found to witness candor, compassion, and fun in American politics is the Illinois State Archives’ website. I …
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By John T. Shaw
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8/14/23
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Hillsboro Energy’s Deer Run Mine is seeking renewal of their mining permits from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).
Their original permit #399 included acreage for …
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11/27/23
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Several years ago when I was a member of Hillsboro 2000 and Beyond, we were looking for a fundraiser to help pay for Christmas lights for the downtown area. I suggested the Snow Princess with …
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11/27/23
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The following article is taken from the Aug. 4, 1910, edition of the Litchfield News Herald.
The Truth About Litchfield
A city of opportunities on two trunk lines between Chicago and St. …
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11/27/23
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It's back-to-school time! The Illinois Insurance Association, a state property casualty trade association, and its member companies urge motorists to be alert as kids make their way to and from …
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By Kevin J. Martin, Executive Director of Illinois Insurance Assoc.
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8/14/23
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