James “Jay” R. Downey, 89, of Farmersville, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Mr. Downey was born Sept. 30, 1935, in ...

Montgomery County Treasurer Nikki Lohman has officially announced her candidacy for a third term, citing her commitment to fiscal responsibility, transparency and dedicated public service. Since ...

The annual Old Settlers Car Show returned on Sunday, Aug. 3, on Main St. in Hillsboro. A pre-registration drawing sponsored by TCCU was won by Virgil Yaste. The prize for the drawing was $100. A ...

Nearly 30 pooches and owners were in attendance for this year's show, hosted by Paws Care of Montgomery County. Winners received prizes courtesy of Paws Care and ribbons went to the top three, plus ...

Musical stylings from The Steve Ewing Band filled the street as part of a free summer concert in downtown Hillsboro on Friday, Aug. 1. The stage was set up on Wood Street between Sullivan’s Drugs and ...

Musical stylings from The Steve Ewing Band filled the street as part of a free summer concert in downtown Hillsboro on Friday, Aug. 1. The stage was set up on Wood Street between Sullivan’s ...

A recent visitor to the Montgomery County Museum in Hillsboro surprised board members with gifts from the family of this county’s only Olympic athlete and gold medalist. Susan Jones of Indiana, … ...

With temperatures in the 90s all week long, nearly 200 swimmers were beating the heat at Milnot Beach on Lake Lou Yaeger on Sunday, July 27. Milnot Beach is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through … ...

Elizabeth “Betty” D. Hagemeier, 93, died on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Taylorville Memorial Hospital, with her family by her side. A visitation will be held on Tuesday July 29, from 9 to ...

Norma Lavaughn (Hemken) Shipman, 90, of Hillsboro, died at 9:38 p.m. on July 22, 2025, at Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 30, at Dean … ...

Wanda Lee Walters, 98, of Beardstown, died on Thursady, July 24, 2025, at Beardstown Health and Rehab. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to the services at 10:30 a.m., at Beardstown … ...