Litchfield, IL

Prep spotlight : 5 from CS8 make all - state baseball team
The State Journal-Register
Five players from the Central State Eight Conference were named to the 28-player Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 3A All-State team. Konnor Aherin of Chatham Glenwood was one of 10 pitchers selected. Mitch Trees of Sacred ...

Farmers market vendor sells more than herbs
The State Journal-Register
Zoey's Herb Farm in Litchfield has been selling chemical-free herbs, vegetables and flowers at Springfield's downtown farmers market for seven years. But it's another product offered at the little stand that really pulls in the locals. Homemade dog ...

Walker, James Lee
Herald & Review
He served as the Assistant Pastor of the Church of the Living God, CWFF Temple #46 in Decatur, IL under the leadership of the late Bishop E. A. Morgan. In 1997, he accepted pastorship in Litchfield, IL until 1999 when the church was merged with another ...

Daniel Day-Lewis describes making 'Lincoln' for Conn. audience
Shoreline Times
I knew that he grew up in Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois—and the sound of those places would be in his speech. And I knew he spoke ... Koch said it was a great courtesy for Litchfield County and Bantam Cinema for Day-Lewis to appear. “He is just ...

Area stars sweep SJ-R Softball Classic
The State Journal-Register
SHG's Kelly McMahon took second and moved to third on a ground-out by Glenwood's Parker Bandy. But McMahon was stranded at third. It took just one batter for the Area to end the game in the bottom of the eighth. With Litchfield's Tessa Steffens on ...

People in the News
The State Journal-Register
Two local students recently graduated from Augustana College at a May 19 commencement ceremony. Litchfield native Emily Bender graduated with a degree in vocal music education, and Bailey Eilering, of Jacksonville, received a degree in biology.

Floral Tributes Will Honor Cancer Patients
thejournal-news.net
The minimum donation for each tribute is $5, and all proceeds will be used by the MCCA to fund cancer research, scholarships and to serve local cancer patients. Donations and tributes may be sent to Nancy Savage, 110 Quail Lane, Litchfield, IL 62056.

FC South Central Wins In Indy
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After being shut out in the day before by the same team, Springfield Lutheran product Reed Gwillim would put FCSC on the board just 1:32 into the contest off an assist from Litchfield's Devon Fenton. F.C. South Central would add two more goals over the ...

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Prep scoops: Routt hires Shearburn as boys basketball coach
The State Journal-Register
The Rockets went a combined 38-19 under Thoroman, including 19-10 overall and 6-3 in the Western Illinois Valley Conference this past season. Shearburn is a Waverly High School graduate who has spent 30 years working in various capacities at ISD.

The Rock has seen it all in local golf
Alton Telegraph
He's finishing his schooling at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington and awaiting his next swing on the All-American Gateway Tour. Respect is what golf ... Smith won the 2012 event, finishing seven shots ahead of Litchfield's Jim Odle. As with ...

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Illinois Bankers Association nominates board bankers
BankCreditNews
Region seven nominees include First National Bank of Litchfield President Kenneth B. Elmore and Illini Bank President Greg A. Birky. Members at-large include PrivateBank and Trust Co. President of Personal Client Services C. Brant Ahrens, Great Lakes ...

Walker School alumni celebrate engagement with pool party
Marietta Daily Journal
Walker School alumni celebrate engagement with pool party. by Sally Litchfield The Marietta Daily Journal. May 29 ... Family from Alaska and Illinois flew home for the special occasion. Local friends included Jack Chastain, Joyce and Melvin Denard, Ray ...

Driver accused of causing trooper's death seeks to transfer case to Georgia
Madison County Record
Dot Foods, and its driver Johnny Felton are being sued over an accident that killed Illinois State trooper Kyle Deatherage. Felton argues the case should be transferred to his home state of Georgia or to Montgomery ... Sarah Deatherage claims she and ...

Summer Food Program Kicks Off At HAH
thejournal-news.net
In addition to ICCS and Hillsboro Area Hospital, the Montgomery County chapter of Thrivent Financial and Litchfield Family Dentistry have also provided funds to get this program running. Dawson also highlighted the more than 50 volunteers who have ...

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Scholar-Athlete Cui Picks Pella-Based Central College
thejournal-news.net
While Pella is five hours away from Litchfield, the Dutch do play several games close to home for Cui, including dates with Millikin in Decatur and Illinois Wesleyan in Bloomington, plus the season opener in St. Louis against Washington College. Cui is ...

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All-Star Games: Five From County Picked For West Central All-Star Game
thejournal-news.net
The game will feature 91 senior high school players from the 2012 season representing 34 high schools in west central Illinois, including five from two Montgomery County High Schools. Brad Pugh of Pleasant ... Running back/defensive back Ray Lovelace ...

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Nash Looks To Make Jump To College Game At Millikin
thejournal-news.net
Despite the Lancers' losses to graduation and the transfer of Sam Guerrero to Litchfield, Nash emerged as one of the team's leading assist men and goal scorers. In 22 games, Nash scored 12 goals, three times his career total going into the season and ...

Williamsville's Long back for fourth SJ-R Softball Classic
The State Journal-Register
Pleasant Plains also had three players chosen for the Area team: repeat selection Desi Burns plus newcomers Emily Taylor and Emily Yakel. Litchfield and Riverton both had two players picked. Representing Litchfield will be repeat selection Riley Scharf ...

Football all-star game set for June 15 at SHG
The State Journal-Register
Ninety-one of the top high school senior football players from The State Journal-Register area and several Metro-East schools will be at Sacred Heart-Griffin on June 15 to play in the 25th annual West Central Illinois All-Star Football Game. Kickoff ...
Prep football stars get another shot to shine in SpringfieldAlton Telegraph

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Hudson Valley Insurance Agencies Form The Reis Management Group, LLC
PR.com (press release)
The Reis Group is currently licensed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Illinois, Utah, New Hampshire, Maryland, Arizona, Florida, California, Nevada, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Tennessee. The Pleasant ...

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