Local News
Hillsboro Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud
Mon, 29 Feb 2016 13:05:42 CST
A Montgomery County business owner surrendered to law enforcement on Friday after pleading guilty to evading more than $40,000 in sales tax payments to the state. Read more...
Fatal Fire in Scottville
Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:20:57 CST
One person is dead following a fire Thursday in Scottville. Macoupin County Coroner Brad Targhetta responded to the structure fire in Scottville on Thursday and upon arrival pronounced 79 yer old Charles Camerer of Scottville dead at 5:45pm. Read more...
Bowling Fundraiser Exceeds Goal
Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:41:35 CST
A bowling tournament fundraiser held last weekend to benefit the Litchfield Golden Circle Nutrition Program exceeded its goal. According to event organizer Rick Weatherford, the goal was to raise around $3,500 for the Nutrition Program. Read more...
Baby Box Program
Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:44:12 CST
A local organization recently took a 75-year-old tradition in Finland and tailored it to help new mothers in the area. The Elizabeth Ann Seton Program helps pregnant and parenting women in the central Illinois area who may be poverty stricken or going through some type of crisis. Read more...
Jersey County Fatal Accident
Mon, 22 Feb 2016 09:45:28 CST
One person was killed in a two vehicle head on crash Saturday in Jersey county. According to Illinois State Police, 26 year old Mallory Barrs of Collinsville was driving a 2006 Dodge northbound on IL Rt. 267 and while passing serveral vehicles the Dodge crashed head on into a 2007 Pontiac. Read more...
Major Case Squad in Macoupin County
Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:04:50 CST
Remains found in Macoupin County could be of a missing Royal Lakes man. On Monday, at approximately 3:30pm, the Macoupin County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Illinois Route 159 near Prairie Dell Road, south of Royal Lakes, in reference to the discovery of human skeletal remains. Read more...
Litchfield Spring Duathlon
Wed, 17 Feb 2016 09:17:46 CST
It's time to train for the Litchfield Spring Duathlon. The event takes place in a little over a month and will benefit the Litchfield High School Girl's and Boy's Cross Country teams, which are not funded by the school district. The duathlon is a two mile run, 12 mile bike and another two mile run. Read more...
Picker's Market Registration
Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:49:19 CST
Vendors can begin registering next week for the 2016 season of the Litchfield Picker's Market. Due to the success of the first season of the market featuring antique and vintage items, it will return for another season, April through October. Read more...
Stolen Firearms
Wed, 10 Feb 2016 09:35:01 CST
Troy Police recovered over $10,000 worth of stolen firearms and arrested six people involved with the theft. According to the Troy Police Department, on January 8th, a Troy resident reported six firearms, considered collector's items valued over $10,000, were stolen from her home. Read more...
Raymond Car Crash Fatality
Mon, 08 Feb 2016 11:03:08 CST
The teenager involved in a two vehicle accident on Thursday passed away on Saturday due to injuries. Shortly after 3pm on Thursday, 17-year-old Caitlyn Welsh of Raymond was driving from Black Diamond Trail across Route 48 when her car was hit by a semi traveling on Route 48. Read more...
Raymond Accident
Fri, 05 Feb 2016 17:29:35 CST
A 17-year-old Raymond resident was seriously injured in a two vehicle accident yesterday afternoon. According to the Illinois State Police, shortly after 3pm, the 17-year-old was driving a passenger car and pulled out from Black Diamond Trail to cross Route 48. Read more...
Sheriff's Scholarships
Tue, 02 Feb 2016 09:22:54 CST
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office gives area students the opportunity to apply for scholarships and give insight into current issues. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student who is either a high school senior or college freshman. Read more...
Sticking With Your Resolutions
Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:44:07 CST
According to the Statistic Brain Research website, out of the 45 percent of people who usually make New Year's resolutions, only about eight percent achieve their goals. Read more...
State of Hillsboro Breakfast
Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:16:29 CST
Last week, Governor Bruce Rauner gave his State of the State address and a local city announced their upcoming State of the City event. The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce will present their first State of Hillsboro Breakfast in March. Greg Holcomb is on the Chamber Board of Directors. Read more...
Staunton Teen Killed in Crash
Tue, 09 Feb 2016 09:15:34 CST
A teenager from Staunton was killed in a single vehicle crash Monday morning near Staunton. According to Madison County Coroner, Stephen Nonn, 17 year old Matthew Deweese was pronounced deat at 1:41am at the accidnet site by an investigator for the Coroners office. Read more...
