Hampshire approves electronic attendance at committee meetings
The Hampshire Village Board this week approved an ordinance that amended the village code so that a board member does not have to be physically present in the room or...
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Hampshire approves new squad car for police department
The Hampshire Village Board approved funds to acquire a new squad car for the Hampshire Police Department via a three-year financing lease with Fenzel Motor Sales in Hampshire. Lori Lyons,...
Hampshire High graduates give Whip-Pur statue as class gift
While the Hampshire High School Class of 2015 graduates have left their alma mater, their parting gift now stands in the outside front entrance of the school. The class graduated...
Retiring Hampshire Elementary principal receives surprise send-off
Friday was the last day of school for both Hampshire Elementary School students and their principal, Dr. David Scarpino. In order to thank him for his five years as their...
Elgin teen sets his sights on Broadway
They say good things happen in threes. On Friday, May 29, Jon Mickel of Elgin will graduate with his Burlington Central High School Class of 2015. The graduation ceremony will...
Latest products at Bean’s Farm in Hampshire an ‘easy step’ for owner
The many generations who have lived on Bean's Farm along Big Timber Road in Hampshire have never allowed obstacles to keep them from attaining success. Tim Bean, who currently owns...
Hampshire approves release of impact fees to Ella Johnson Library
The Hampshire Village Board this week unanimously approved releasing $10,000 in impact fees to the Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District in Hampshire. Emily Klonicki, the library district's executive director,...
District 301 board applauds Central High’s Science and Engineering team
The Central Community Unit School District 301 board recognized Central High School students who represented their school in the annual Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering competition. The students were...
Hampshire receives unexpected bill from IDOT
The Village of Hampshire received a bill this week in the amount of $127,605 from the Illinois Department of Transportation for the resurfacing of Keyes Avenue and Mill Street in...
Zion United Methodist plans event at cemetery, original site of church
Rather than celebrating its 170th anniversary on just one day, Zion United Methodist Church in Hampshire has been holding a number of events throughout the year, such as the "Church...