Michael Patrick Gates, 50, of Hillsboro, died on Wednesday, June 25, at 9:40 p.m. at his residence. A family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites are being accorded.

The Nokomis Community Unit School District #22 recently celebrated longtime educator Gail West and her upcoming retirement. West is retiring after 31 years working in education in Nokomis. The ...

Montgomery County Clerk and Recorder Sandy Leitheiser recently announced she will not seek an eighth term at the November 2026 General Election cycle. She lists friendly and prompt customer service; ...

Members of the Nokomis FFA chapter attended the 97th annual Illinois FFA State Convention from June 10 through June 12 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2025 ...

From working with children at VBS camps, helping clean churches and spreading the Lord’s message in different neigborhoods, Emma Hughes has done it all on her mission trips to Poland and Puerto Rico, ...

The class of 2025 Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) agriculture scholars was recognized during a scholarship luncheon at Carriage House Event Center in Altamont on Thursday, May 22. A total of $75,000 of ...

Kicking off the Old Settlers entertainment on Wednesday, Aug. 6, will be a familiar face in the country scene. Hunter Sharp has been playing for crowds in the area since his teenage years. He’s now ...

Seventeen members of the Litchfield Middle School/High School trap shooting team made the trip to the Brittany Shooting Park in Bunker Hill on June 1, for the Illinois State High School Clay Target ...

Online registration for the Panhandle CUSD #2 for the 2025 to 2026 school year will open on Monday, July 7, and close Friday, July 18. Information for online registration and online payments can be ...