The Homer Index

07/03/2025

🎆🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎆
The Index office will be closed Friday, July 4th.
Wishing you a fun, safe, and sparkler-filled holiday weekend! ✨
See you next week!

07/03/2025

Friendly reminder to all Homer Village residents - don't forget to complete the Homer Village community survey for the new 5 year Master Plan by July 15th! 📃✉️📲💻

📢 Homer Residents — Your Voice Matters!
Help shape the future of our community by completing the Village of Homer Master Plan Survey 🏡

✅ Submit your survey by July 15!
Your feedback will guide local planning, improvements, and priorities for the next 5 years.

How to Participate:
📬 Return the survey mailed with your water bill to the village office
📱 Scan the QR code to complete it online
🖨️ Need a copy? Print one from the Homer Village page
📞 For questions and comments call:
→ Village Office: 517-568-4321
→ Brian Pittelko: 269-216-4720
📧 Email: [email protected]

Let’s work together to make Homer even better — thank you for sharing your input!



📢 Homer Residents — Your Voice Matters!
Help shape the future of our community by completing the Village of Homer Master Plan Survey 🏡

✅ Submit your survey by July 15!
Your feedback will guide local planning, improvements, and priorities for the next 5 years.

How to Participate:
📬 Return the survey mailed with your water bill to the village office
📱 Scan the QR code to complete it online
🖨️ Need a copy? Print one from the Homer Village page
📞 For questions and comments call:
→ Village Office: 517-568-4321
→ Brian Pittelko: 269-216-4720
📧 Email: [email protected]

Let’s work together to make Homer even better — thank you for sharing your input!

07/01/2025

📰 This Week in The Index 📰

🇺🇸 Coming to America - Host families make it possible for students to realize their dreams
🏙️ City of Litchfield - Manager receives vote of confidence in city’s first review
🏗️ Tekonsha Community Schools - Summer projects are underway at TCS
📈 Homer Community Schools - Superintendent earns high marks
🏟️ Donations boost athletic complex projects at HCS

📍 Grab an extra copy at:
🛒 PS Foodmart and Johnny's in Homer
🏢 City office, Sunoco, and Johnny’s in Litchfield
⛽ RKOS Petro in Tekonsha

Or subscribe online at homerindex.com and stay connected to your community! 🗞️✨

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06/24/2025

📰 This Week in The Index 📰

⛪ Stille here - Litchfield First Baptist pastor celebrates 25 years behind the pulpit
🏀 Homer Community Schools - Board approves HCS return to the Big 8 Conference
👩‍🏫 Homer Elementary School set to welcome new principal Julie Cassie
🔧 Litchfield Community Schools - LuxWall partners with LCS for the school’s top summer project
📚 Tekonsha Community Schools - Board of education approves new hires

📍 Grab a copy at:
🛒 PS Foodmart and Johnny's in Homer
🏢 City office, Sunoco, and Johnny’s in Litchfield
⛽ RKOS Petro in Tekonsha

Or subscribe online at homerindex.com and keep up with the stories that matter to your community! 🗞️✨

☀️ Got a newsworthy story this summer? We'd love to hear from you!
💛 Support local journalism—donate online at homerindex.com!

06/17/2025

📰 This Week in The Index 📰

⚾ Play ball - new summer recreation field “Homer Park”
🏛️ Village of Tekonsha - Council votes to reinstate staff members
🎨 Homer Community - Heart and Soul 4-H Club offers arts and crafts
🏫 Litchfield Community Schools - Removal of first portable set to begin
📝 Village of Homer - Survey seeks resident’s input for village Master Plan

📍 Grab your copy at:
🛒 PS Foodmart and Johnny's in Homer
🏢 City office, Sunoco, and Johnny’s in Litchfield
⛽ RKOS Petro in Tekonsha

Or subscribe online at homerindex.com and never miss a beat of your local news! 🗞️✨

06/16/2025

📬 The Village is asking for your input! Take some time to complete the community survey and share your thoughts on what matters most to you. Your voice helps shape the future of Homer; thank you! 🏡

06/15/2025

We’re wishing all Dad’s a wonderful day today! 💚

06/13/2025

🌞🛍️ It’s Yard Sale Season, Homer! 🛍️🌞

Get ready to treasure hunt! This weekend, our Community-Wide Yard Sales are happening all across town - and you don’t want to miss it. 🎉

👣 Hit the streets and explore Homer one sale at a time.
👛 Support your neighbors, score great deals, and maybe even make a new friend or two along the way!

📅 This weekend - don’t miss out!

Tag a yard-sale buddy and start planning your route! 🚗💨

06/10/2025

📰 Heartwarming stories, big changes, and local decisions — it’s all in this week’s Index!

✨ JJ’s second wish - Volunteers build a playhouse for boy with medical difficulties
🏭 ProMach acquires previously family-owned DJS
🚧 Village of Homer - Council says yes to major road projects
🗳️ Group hopes to put LifeWays bond issue on the ballot
… and so much more!

📍Pick up your copy today at:
🛒 PS Foodmart or Johnny’s in Homer
🏛️ City Office, Sunoco, or Johnny’s in Litchfield
⛽ RKOS Petro in Tekonsha

Prefer to read from home? 💻 Visit homerindex.com to subscribe and stay connected to your community! 🗞️💙

06/05/2025

📚☀️ Don’t forget to sign up for Summer Reading at the Homer Library!

Adventures, prizes, and page-turning fun await readers of all ages. Swing by and get started today! 📖✨

06/03/2025

📰 This Week in The Index 📰

🍎 HCS names Michelle Failing as Teacher of the Year
🥇 Homer Community Schools - Emma Wildt is back-to-back state champion
🏙️ City of Litchfield - Plans set for transition pending retirement of two city employees
🏛️ Village of Tekonsha - Three trustees appointed at special council meeting

📍 Grab a copy at:
🛒 PS Foodmart and Johnny's in Homer
🏢 City office, Sunoco, and Johnny’s in Litchfield
⛽ RKOS Petro in Tekonsha

Or subscribe online at homerindex.com and stay connected with your local news! 🗞️✨

05/30/2025

It’s the last day of school for Homer! 🎒

To all the kids (and parents!) kicking off summer today — we’re cheering you on. Here’s to late nights, messy popsicles, big adventures, and all the memories waiting to be made.

We welcome you to tell us how you're celebrating — maybe we can feature it in ! 📸✨

Have a great summer! ☀️💛