May 1956 is so typical of the day-in-day-out work that had to be done on the family farm. As I read Grandma's entries about her gardens, both flowers and vegetables, I can see her so clearly as she …
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My family has always loved celebrating.
Growing up, there were surprise birthday parties, fun Easter egg hunts and summer cookouts just to get together. Due to the schedule at the newspaper, …
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by Mary Herschelman
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2/26/24
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For the first time in a decade or two, I felt hope for the county’s future, and thus the country’s, when I descended the stairs after attending the mayors’ meeting Wednesday, Oct. …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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11/6/23
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Work on the City of Litchfield’s Soldiers’ Monument, the 30-foot-tall monolith at the entrance to Elmwood Cemetery, began soon after the Civil War ended. The monument was made by Alonzo …
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11/6/23
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This editorial was written at the request of the National Newspaper Association and distributed nationwide in celebration of National Newspaper Week. “Newspapers are dead,” a solemn but …
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by Eric Meyer, Publisher, Marion County Record, Marion, KS
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10/10/23
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I read with interest and an open mind about citizen McCann and his troubles with lawyers, money and the courts in a article by Hannah Meisel of Capitol News in the Monday, Dec. 4, edition of The …
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12/28/23
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The Litchfield Car and Machine Company was formed by David Orr Settlemire in 1876. The company was a reorganization of the Litchfield Car Manufacturing Company and the machine shops and foundry of …
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5/22/23
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Some people are big horror movie fans. I do not consider myself to be one of them. In fact, for the most of my life, October’s month long Halloween theme has been something I dreaded. I just …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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10/10/23
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The Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center Association greatly appreciates all those who have supported us during our first 10 years.
Both The Journal-News and the News Herald have …
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12/28/23
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This month we’re going to visit about mental health. Our friends at SIU Medicine have been working hard to offer programs and support specifically for farmers and their families. Farming is …
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by Katie Wilson, Montgomery County Farm Bureau
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5/22/23
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I don’t see myself as a ranter, though I often acknowledge that trait in others. However, as I’ve listened to the political debate about the student loan situation in our country, I could …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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10/2/23
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Ida Jane Russell was born in the town of Russell, PA, on Jan. 20, 1850. Her parents died when she was five years old and she was sent to live with her aunt and uncle in Dayton, PA. Soon after Ida …
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10/10/23
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Lewis Dozier “Lou” Yaeger, a lifelong resident of Litchfield, was born on Oct. 3, 1897, to Irving and Hattie (Bergdorff) Yaeger. He had two brothers, Ben and Dr Harry Yaeger, and a …
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12/28/23
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Route 66, one of the original highways in the US Highway System, was established on Nov. 11, 1926. It became one of the most famous roads in the US, passing through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, …
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10/2/23
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In late October, amidst the enchanting ambiance of Rome, where cobblestone streets echo with centuries of history, I found myself strolling through the magical “This is Wonderland” event …
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by Leigh Miller
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12/28/23
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The U.S. Department of Justice, Sec. 1324, says it’s an offense for aliens to enter the U.S. unless through designated ports. It prohibits encouraging aliens to come, reside or enter the U.S., …
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by Tami Young of Litchfield
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10/2/23
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I’ve been around the newspaper business my entire life, long enough for my dad to claim that I have ink running through my veins. He’s probably not wrong.
I have so many memories …
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by Mary Herschelman
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12/28/23
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January of 1957 is extremely cold. The subzero temperatures keep local farmers busy feeding and watering livestock and thawing pipes. I was put in charge of supervising my sister, Connie’s …
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by Carole (Best) Brown
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1/22/24
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We just wanted to thank you for publishing Mike Plunkett’s Memorial Day address in the May 30 edition of The Journal-News .
His stories about courageous veterans are much more genuine than …
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Ben and Karen Brohammer, Hilton Head Island, SC
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6/5/23
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For the past 20 days I have been a patient at Montgomery Nursing and Rehab for the purpose of therapy following a left hip joint replacement on May 5.
Hannah, Nadine and Vickie were diligent and …
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Linda Hagood, Taylorville
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6/5/23
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