At 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, President Denny Bauman called to order the Truth in Taxation hearing and roll was taken. In addition to Bauman, Superintendent Scott Doerr, board members Steve … ...

Stephanie Ross of Hillsboro has announced her Democratic candidacy for the office of Montgomery County Clerk in the November 2026 general election. A native of the village of Caldwell in rural ...

She just created this special family,” said Lily Pad Learning Center Director Ceci Hutton about its founder, the late Jennifer Helgen. “It’s amazing.” On Monday, Dec. 8, Lily Pad ...

Two thousand years after that very first Christmas, wise men still seek the Christ Child at Christmas and always. Members of Calvary Baptist Church in Hillsboro once again brought the Christmas story ...

Mayor Tim Taylor called the latest meeting of the Witt City Council to order on Tuesday evening, Dec. 16. After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and a word of prayer, the council tackled their … ...

The Litchfield-Mt. Olive wrestling team took fifth place at the Skull and Crossbones Tournament at Cumberland High School on Saturday, Dec. 20, with four wrestlers finishing on the podium and a fifth ...

With the holidays just around the corner, Journal-News subscribers should take note of our adjusted publishing schedule. Next week, our Monday, Dec. 22, paper will be published as usual, but our … ...

Jonathan William Durston, 41, of Litchfield, died at 5:44 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at his residence. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Kravanya Funeral Home is in … ...