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Litchfield Officer Honored for Drug Seizure and Gang Arrests
Litchfield City Council Meeting | May 21, 2026 Article Summary: The Litchfield City Council meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026,…
Litchfield Police Department Welcomes Officer Tanner Jett to the Force
Article Summary:The Litchfield Police Department has officially sworn in Officer Tanner Jett, who is currently undergoing the department’s internal field…
Litchfield Police Department Welcomes Newest Recruit
Article Summary:The Litchfield Police Department has officially announced the addition of Danyn Moore as its newest recruit. Moore will now…
Montgomery County Deputies Honored for Life-Saving Actions During Traffic Stop
Article Summary: Two Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies received certificates of appreciation from Sheriff Holshouser after successfully saving a choking…
Litchfield Firefighters Zachary Hogan and Brady Bishop Graduate from Fire Academy
Article Summary: The Litchfield Fire Department is recognizing Firefighters Zachary Hogan and Brady Bishop for successfully completing the Fire Academy.…
Litchfield Fire Department Honors Legacy of Retired Chief William Bergen
Article Summary: The Litchfield Fire Department, alongside neighboring agencies, gathered to pay their final respects to retired Chief William Bergen.…
Deputies Murzynski and Wesley Complete Tactical Patrol Officer Certification
Article Summary: Deputy Murzynski and Deputy Wesley were recognized at a ceremony in Springfield for completing the Tactical Patrol Officer…
Girard Man Arrested by State Police on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
Article Summary: A 48-year-old Girard man is facing Class X felony charges for the possession and dissemination of child sexual…
Litchfield Firefighters Save Residence After Intense Camper Fire Threatens Nearby Structures
Article Summary: Fire crews successfully contained a camper fire on North Brown Street on March 2, preventing the blaze from…
Litchfield Firefighters Extinguish Out-of-Control Kitchen Fire at Kirk Drive Apartment Complex
Article Summary: Litchfield fire crews and police officers collaborated early Monday morning to contain a kitchen fire that had spread…
Litchfield Bowling Alley Destroyed in Massive Second-Alarm Blaze; Mutual Aid Prevents Spread During High Winds
Article Summary: A Sunday afternoon fire completely destroyed the Litchfield Bowling Alley on March 15, requiring a massive second-alarm response…
Dry Conditions Fuel Rash of Fires Across Region; Litchfield Shed Fire Spreads to 25 Acres
Article Summary: Emergency crews across Montgomery and Macoupin counties were overwhelmed on Tuesday by a series of field and structure…