The Homer Index

01/06/2026

🗞️ This week in The Index 🗞️

⚙️ High quality - Welding courses offer potential for high return on investment
💡 Village of Homer - Streetlights and speaker system may be replaced
🏅 Homer Community Schools - HHS announces its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class
🌲 Village of Tekonsha - A portion of annual parks millage will fund decorations
🌍 HHS and LHS host foreign exchange students
❤️ Bariatric support group begins in Homer

📍 Find your copy at:
🛒 PS Foodmart & Johnny’s — Homer
🏢 City Office, ⛽ Sunoco & Johnny’s — Litchfield
⛽ RKOS Petro — Tekonsha

💻 Prefer convenience? Subscribe anytime at homerindex.com

🤝 Community Call to Action:
Have a news tip, upcoming event, human-interest story, or historical photo to share?
We love hearing from the community! Your input helps keep The Index truly local.

📧 Email tips or photos to [email protected]
or [email protected]

📞 Call us at 517-568-4646
🏢 Stop in, or comment/message us right here on Facebook

Your stories matter — thank you for supporting local journalism!

12/30/2025

🗞️ This week in The Index 🗞️

🚒 In case of emergency - Tekonsha Fire Department hosts county fire academy
🏃 LCS announces matching funds for track project
🎮 HHS explores adding esports
🌳 2025's top story is Litchfield's new park
🎆 Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve!

📍 Find your copy at:
🛒 PS Foodmart & Johnny’s — Homer
🏢 City Office, ⛽ Sunoco & Johnny’s — Litchfield
⛽ RKOS Petro — Tekonsha

💻 Prefer convenience? Subscribe anytime at homerindex.com

🤝 Community Call to Action:
Have a news tip, upcoming event, human-interest story or historical photo to share?
We’d love to hear from you! Community input helps keep The Index truly local.

📧 Email tips or photos to [email protected]
or [email protected]

📞 Call us at 517-568-4646
🏢 Stop in, or comment/message us right here on Facebook

Your stories matter — thank you for being part of your local newspaper!

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas Eve from The Index. May the light of this holy night bring peace and joy to every home. ⭐

12/23/2025

🗞️ This week in The Index

🎄 Check out local sights of the season and our special Christmas Section
🏫 HCS school board approves updates to physical plant
🏛️ Village of Tekonsha - President resigns, council now down by two members
📋 City of Litchfield - New committee assignments set by city council
🎓 HHS announces its December students of the month

📍 Find your copy at:
🛒 PS Foodmart, The Index & Johnny’s — Homer
🏢 City Office, ⛽ Sunoco & Johnny’s — Litchfield
⛽ RKOS Petro — Tekonsha

💻 Prefer convenience? Subscribe anytime at homerindex.com

12/16/2025

🗞️ This week in The Index 🗞️

🎅 Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with children at the Litchfield Fire Department pancake and sausage dinner!
🏘️ City of Litchfield - TIFA supports county-wide housing study
🌿 Homer Historical Society sets date for herb luncheon
🚒 Tekonsha's fire department adds ladder truck
⛪ Churches announce Christmas Eve services

📍 Find your copy at:
🛒 PS Foodmart, Johnny’s or The Index in Homer
🏢 City Office, ⛽ Sunoco & Johnny’s in Litchfield
⛽ RKOS Petro in Tekonsha

💻 Prefer convenience? Subscribe anytime at homerindex.com

12/09/2025

🗞️ This week in The Index 🗞️

🎅 Annual visit - Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Tekonsha and Homer
🕯️ LCS remembers and pays tribute to Sidney Bills
💰 Village of Homer - Council approves fiscal year 2026 operating budget
🗳️ Village of Tekonsha - Council extends deadline for vacant trustee letters of interest to next week
🎟️ Tickets on sale now for 'Ladies Night Out' event, a Hogstravaganza fundraiser
❄️ Homer Elementary students enjoy sledding during recess
🎄 16 days until Christmas!

📍 Find your copy at:
🛒 PS Foodmart & Johnny’s — Homer
🏢 City Office, ⛽ Sunoco & Johnny’s — Litchfield
⛽ RKOS Petro — Tekonsha

💻 Prefer convenience? Subscribe anytime at homerindex.com

🎄 Seasons Greetings:
Our Christmas Greeting section prints December 24!
Spread holiday cheer with a message to friends, family, or the community —
1 column by 1 inch ads start at just $7, with lots of size and color options.
Your participation helps support your local, independent newspaper!

12/08/2025

🎄 Support Your Local Newspaper This Holiday Season!
As your local, nonprofit, independent newspaper The Index relies on the community to help keep local news alive.

✨ Please consider sharing a Christmas Greeting
Add a special message for friends, family or the community in our Christmas section printing December 24th.
Grayscale 1x1 ad (1.875” x 1”) – $7
Color 1x1 ad – $20
Example included, but possibilities are endless!

📅 Please reach out as soon as possible to participate in Christmas greeting section by:
💬 Commenting on this post
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 517-568-4646
Thank you for supporting truly local journalism. ❤️

12/05/2025

🎄 Support Your Local Newspaper This Holiday Season! 🎄

As your local, nonprofit, independent newspaper The Index relies on the community to help keep local news alive. This year, we’re inviting you to support us in two meaningful ways:

✨ 1. Share a Christmas Greeting
Add a special message for friends, family or the community in our Christmas section printing December 24th.

Grayscale 1x1 ad (1.875” x 1”) – $7
Color 1x1 ad – $20
Examples included, but possibilities are endless!

✨ 2. Give the Gift of Local News
A $40 annual subscription makes a thoughtful gift and helps ensure The Index continues to serve our readers for years to come.

📅 Please reach out by December 10th to participate in Christmas greeting section by:
💬 Commenting on this post
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 517-568-4646

Thank you for supporting truly local journalism. ❤️

12/02/2025

🗞️ This week in The Index 🗞️

✨ It's golden - Irvin's Hardware of Homer celebrates fifty years of service
📊 Village of Tekonsha - Master plan survey results shared at monthly meeting
🏛️ City of Litchfield - Promotions and hiring complete city office transition
🎗️ HCS - Red Ribbon Week comes to Homer High School

📍 Find your copy at:
🛒 PS Foodmart, Johnny’s or The Index — Homer
🏢 City Office, ⛽ Sunoco & Johnny’s — Litchfield
⛽ RKOS Petro — Tekonsha

💻 Prefer convenience? Subscribe anytime at homerindex.com

🎄 Community Call to Action:
Our Christmas Greeting section prints December 24!
Share a holiday message with friends, family, or the community —
1 column by 1 inch ads start at just $7, with lots of size and color options to choose from.
Help support your local newspaper and spread some holiday cheer!

11/27/2025

11/25/2025

🗞️ This Week in The Index 🗞️

🦃 Let's talk turkey - turkey guest at Homer Elementary School's annual Thanksgiving lunch
🏛️ City of Litchfield - Two longtime Litchfield employees step down
🪑 Village of Tekonsha - Trustee vacancy leaves a new seat at the table
🎶 TCS music program receives mini-grant
📊 Village of Homer - Council meets to discuss preliminary budget proposal
🎄 'Tis the season - Christmas activities begin throughout the area

📍 Find your copy at:
🛒 PS Foodmart, Johnny's and Te Index — Homer
🏢 City Office, ⛽ Sunoco and Johnny’s — Litchfield
⛽ RKOS Petro — Tekonsha

💻 Prefer convenience? Subscribe anytime at homerindex.com so you never miss the news!