The last week, since the Coronavirus stay at home order has been put in place, I have been wondering what I can do to help others in need. Since I myself am considered high risk, I'm limited on my …
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by Christy Mollet
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3/30/20
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The following letter was submitted by Nelma Lawton of Hillsboro. She is the wife of Hillsboro United Methodist Church minister, Pastor Mike Lawton. The letter was written by her friend, Cathy …
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by Cathy Roberts
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3/30/20
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Thank you, Dr. Balen, for the beautiful prayer and picture of the Blessed Mother submitted to The Journal-News during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Susan Schneider, Hillsboro
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3/30/20
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For the past 168 years, the staff at The Journal-News, and its predecessors have been dedicated to bringing Montgomery County the most up-to-date local news.
From happy news, like births and …
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Mary (Galer) Herschelman, Editor
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3/23/20
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"You have to be confident enough to be courageous in the right moments." - Brian McNamee, Vice-President Amgen, public education advocate and youth mentor.
In 1999 I was a young associate pastor …
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by Dr. Ryan D. Follis, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Nokomis
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3/23/20
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As the scope and threat of the coronavirus pandemic becomes clear, people all over the world hunger for two things: an effective vaccine and truthful information about the disease.
The former may …
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by Ken Paulson
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3/23/20
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Thank you to the women of Calvary Baptist Church of Taylorville for their “Plan the Peace” event hosted Friday evening, March 13.
The event featured a testimony of calm and faith …
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Linda Hagood, Taylorville
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3/23/20
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“Hey Mom,” piped Archie’s tiny voice from the backseat. “Do you know about rainbow wizards?”
“Rainbow wizards? No, but I definitely want to hear about …
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by Tori O'Dell
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3/16/20
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When President Trump implemented his tax cuts, as senior citizens on basically fixed income, we weren't sure we would personally benefit from those tax cuts, but we have benefited. This is …
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David and Patricia Pence, Hillsboro
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3/16/20
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My brother, Jim, celebrates his eighth birthday with a party that causes Mom to curse the second amendment. Grandma and I visit the library. We shared a great love for the library in Hillsboro. It …
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by Carole (Best) Brown, rosebudbooks@gmail.com
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3/9/20
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