Local News
Montgomery County SWCD Holding Its 79th Anniversary
Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:12:07 CST
The Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District is planning a celebration event to honor its seventy-nine years of working to protect the county’s natural resources. Read more...
IDOA Approves Cannabis Cultivation Centers
Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:43:21 CST
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced that all 21 cultivation centers to grow cannabis for adult use have now been approved. Currently, only cultivation centers licensed to grow medical marijuana can apply for early approval adult-use growth. Read more...
Knisley Sworn in as Litchfield Police Officer
Fri, 20 Dec 2019 13:51:00 CST
A new police officer was sworn in during the Litchfield City Council's final regular meeting of 2019. Tylor Knisley took his oath of office on Thursday, Dec. 19, in front of a crowded council chamber. According to Police Chief Kenny Ryker, Knisley is originally from Bingham and graduated from Ramsey High School. Read more...
Glen Carbon Man Collapses, Dies After Shoveling Snow
Fri, 20 Dec 2019 13:45:45 CST
A Glen Carbon man collapsed and died on Tuesday, Dec. 17 after shoveling snow, causing the Madison County Coroner's office to issue a reminder about the dangers of snow shoveling and removal. According to Coroner Steve Nonn, Otis Douglas, 65, had been outside shoveling snow on Tuesday morning. Read more...
Police Arrest Person of Interest in St. Louis Man's Death
Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:58:19 CST
A person of interest in the death of a St. Louis man was taken into custody on Friday, Dec. 13, on charges that police say are unrelated to the case. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Edwardsville Police discovered the body of Scott David Brown, 43, by Poag Road near Illinois Route 111. Read more...
Police Arrest Person of Interest in St. Louis Man's Death
Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:34:20 CST
A person of interest in the death of a St. Louis man was taken into custody on Friday, Dec. 13, on charges that police say are unrelated to the case. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Edwardsville Police discovered the body of Scott David Brown, 43, by Poag Road near Illinois Route 111. Read more...
Nokomis Cancels Friday's Activities Following Student's Death
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 06:50:21 CST
Nokomis School officials canceled all extracurricular activities on Friday, Dec. 13, after a tragedy struck the community late Thursday night. A student at Nokomis High School died suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 12, according to School Superintendent Dr. Scott Doerr. Read more...
Elementary Teacher Receives VFW Award
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:59:33 CST
Litchfield Elementary School Teacher Nancy Flack was recently named the Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Citizenship Educator Teacher of the year by the Litchfield VFW. VFW Post Commander Ray Kellenberger, Post Auxiliary President Barb Angle and Program Director Dave Darte Presented Flack with the Award. Read more...
Police Investigating Two Montgomery County Burglaries
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:54:16 CST
Authorities are investigating a pair of burglaries that occurred in Montgomery County earlier in the week. The two incidents are believed to have occurred some time between the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 10, and the early morning of Wednesday, Dec. 11. Read more...
Crimestopper Seeking Info on Greentree Burglary
Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:25:54 CST
Macoupin-Montgomery County Crimestoppers is seeking information on a burglary that occurred at the Greentree Lounge in Raymond on Friday, Dec. 6. Read more...
Farm Economy Continues to Concern Illinois Farmers
Mon, 09 Dec 2019 09:11:23 CST
The annual Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting member survey reflected three overwhelming themes: Farmers have less optimism for 2020; there is a profound need to regain lost export demand; and building new global markets is vital for the future. Read more...
Litchfield Fire Dept. Extinguishes House Fire on Sallee St.
Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:09:04 CST
Litchfield Firefighters were dispatched to a residential fire at 9:33 a.m. on East Sallee Street on Monday, Dec. 2. The first responding unit arrived to find light white smoke coming out of the eaves on the west side of the home, with black smoke pushing out the doorway on the southeast side. Read more...
