Montgomery County News

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Board Considers Property Purchase for Recovery Court Expansion

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The board discussed purchasing a property at 127 N. Main Street...
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Summit Ridge Agrees to $25,000 Donation; Pattern Energy Updates Board

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The board approved a community agreement with a solar developer benefiting...
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Board Authorizes New Patrol Vehicles and Sheriff’s Office Equipment

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The board approved the purchase of two new Dodge Durangos and...
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County Donates $30,000 for Urgent Electrical Repairs at Fairgrounds

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: Recognizing critical infrastructure needs, the County Board voted to donate...
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Montgomery County Board Approves $315,000 for New Dump Truck, Advances Infrastructure Projects

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board authorized the purchase of a new tandem...
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Report Warns of “Credible Risk” of Power Shortages in Ameren Territory by 2031

December 2025 Committee Meeting Article Summary: The Montgomery County Coordinating Committee reviewed a state-mandated report warning of electricity shortages starting...
Montgomery County Highway Committee

Highway Department to Purchase Two Trucks for $615,000

December 2025 Committee Meeting Article Summary: Committees approved the purchase of two new Western Star tandem dump trucks for the...
Montgomery County Personnel Committee

County Advances Solar Agreement Benefiting Litchfield SCI Center

December 2025 Committee Meeting Article Summary: The Development and Personnel Committee recommended approval of a Community Benefits Agreement with Summit...
Montgomery County Finance Committee

Finance Committee Recommends $30,000 for Fairgrounds Electrical Upgrades

December 2025 Committee Meeting Article Summary: The Montgomery County Finance and Budget Committee voted to recommend a $30,000 donation to...
Montgomery County Bldg Grounds Committee

County Committee Considers Purchase of Hillsboro Building for Probation Expansion

December 2025 Committee Meeting Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board’s Buildings and Grounds Committee is evaluating the purchase of the...
Meeting Briefs

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Montgomery County Board for December 9, 2025

Montgomery County Board Meeting | December 9, 2025 Meeting SummaryThe Montgomery County Board met on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, for...
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Board Hires Firm to Review Solar Farm Construction Documents

Montgomery County Board Meeting | December 9, 2025 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board approved an agreement with Hurst-Rosche to...
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Probation Office Eying Purchase of North Main Street Property

Montgomery County Board Meeting | December 9, 2025 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Probation Office is exploring the purchase of...
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Ad Hoc Committee Finalizes Recommendations for State Property Tax Study

Montgomery County Board Meeting | December 9, 2025 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board approved five specific recommendations to be...
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County Engineer Raises Concerns Over “Irresponsible” Bridge Contractor

Montgomery County Board Meeting | December 9, 2025 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board and its Roads & Bridges Committee...
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Board Approves New Labor Contracts for Circuit Clerk, Assessment Employees

Montgomery County Board Meeting | December 9, 2025 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board approved two new collective bargaining agreements...
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County Committee Backs Circuit Clerk Contract; Wages Discussed for Sheriff’s Office Union

Montgomery County Development & Personnel Committee | November Meeting Article Summary: The Development & Personnel Committee has recommended a new...
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Probation Office Eyes Move to North Main Street; 127 N. Main Proposed for Purchase

Montgomery County Buildings & Grounds Committee | November Meeting Article Summary: To address overcrowding and confidentiality concerns in the courthouse...
Montgomery County Finance Committee

County Finance Committee Tightens Leash on Coal Fund Spending Following “Voucher” Issue

Montgomery County Finance Committee | November Meeting Article Summary: After department heads spent unbudgeted money from the Coal Fund during...
Montgomery County Highway Committee

“Irresponsible Contractor”: Highway Committee Moves to Ban Firm After Bridge Project Issues

Montgomery County Roads & Bridges Committee | November Meeting Article Summary: The Montgomery County Roads & Bridges Committee is moving...

Events Around Town

Mar2

Casimir Pulaski - No School

Monday, March 2, 2026Middle School
Mar2

Casimir Pulaski - No School

Monday, March 2, 2026High School
Mar2

No School - Casimir Pulaski Day

Monday, March 2, 2026School District
Mar6

Quarter 3 Ends

Friday, March 6, 2026Middle School
Mar6

Quarter 3 Ends

Friday, March 6, 2026High School
Mar13

Quarter 3 Report Cards Sent Home

Friday, March 13, 2026High School
Mar13

12:15 Dismissal

Friday, March 13, 2026Middle School
Mar13

Quarter 3 Report Cards Sent Home

Friday, March 13, 2026Middle School
Mar13

Early Dismissal 12:00pm/12:15pm

Friday, March 13, 2026School District
Mar13

12:15 Dismissal

Friday, March 13, 2026High School
Mar14

SAT at LHS (registered students only)

Saturday, March 14, 2026High School
Mar14

SAT at LHS (registered students only)

Saturday, March 14, 2026Middle School
Mar17

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmSchool District
Mar19

LHS Drama Club Performance

Thursday, March 19, 2026Middle School
Mar19

LHS Drama Club Performance

Thursday, March 19, 2026High School
Mar30

No School- Spring Break

Monday, March 30, 2026School District
Mar30

Spring Break - No School

Monday, March 30, 2026High School
Mar30

Spring Break - No School

Monday, March 30, 2026Middle School
Apr17

Quarter 4 Progress Reports Sent Home

Friday, April 17, 2026Middle School
Apr17

Quarter 4 Progress Reports Sent Home

Friday, April 17, 2026High School
Apr21

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmSchool District
Apr29

Scholarship Awards Night

Wednesday, April 29, 2026High School