Local News

First COVID-19 Vaccines Administered Locally

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 08:05:13 CST
The first COVID-19 vaccines were administered in Montgomery County on Wednesday, Dec. 23 in the auditorium of St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Ten vaccines were administered on Dec. 23, with clinics for fellow colleagues scheduled Dec. 28-30.  Read more...

Multiple Depts. Battle Blaze in Pana

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 08:00:14 CST
A massive fire broke out in downtown Pana on Tuesday morning. Crews from multiple Fire Departments including Christian, Montgomery, Shelby, Macon, and Fayette Counties responded to the 5 alarm fire along with the Chris-Mont EMA.  Read more...

Litchfield KC's Santa Claus Cruise

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 07:21:16 CST
The Litchfield Knights of Columbus will be having a Santa Claus Cruise on Sunday, Dec 20th at 2pm, see map above for a detailed route.  Read more...

Rural Shed Theft East of Hillsboro

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:29:41 CST
Macoupin/Montgomery Crimestoppers is seeking your help in solving a theft. On Monday, December 3, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of stolen equipment. The owner of a remote shed on 9th Ave near the Deer Run Mine reported that two pieces of equipment had been stolen.  Read more...

Rapid COVID Testing this Weekend in Litchfield

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 07:24:34 CST
The Montgomery County Health Department is offering free COVID-19 rapid testing through Litchfield Family Practice Center, available on Saturdays and Sundays in December from 1-3 p.m. or until 40 tests have been completed, whichever comes first.  Read more...