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The City of Litchfield has been the home of many influential people over the years. Above, are a few of the poetry collections published by Litchfield native Verna Lee Linxwiler Hinegardner, who was named poet laureate of Arkansas by then Governor Bill Clinton.
DID YOU KNOW? • About Influential People
According to information found in the Litchfield Sesquicentennial book, the city has been the home of some rather influential and talented people. Among these history makers are John Banovic, … more
GUEST COLUMN • It Starts With A Smile And Invitation
How many times have you visited a community carnival, event, or activity that is not in your hometown? With two very active children, I can tell you my family visits lots of area community … more
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RAMBLINGS • Acquiring Wisdom In Old Age
Old age brings with it disadvantages: loss of physical mobility (aches and pains limit how far I can comfortably walk these days, and running is out of the question, though as a youngster I ran as … more
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RAMBLINGS: Life Lessons From Henry David Thoreau
Back in the days of yore when I taught American Literature at Hillsboro High, one of my favorite writers to introduce to students was Henry David Thoreau of Walden Pond fame. Because we had only 90 … more
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GRANDMA'S DIARIES • Cows A Concern In February 1957
February of 1957 is rather a slow news month for the family and community. The biggest concern on the farm seems to be the health of the cows. Tests for grandma and grandpa's cow, bloating for one of … more
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Did You Know About... Litchfield Museum
The City of Litchfield is unique in that it is on the original Historic Route 66 (1930-1940) and the four lane Route 66 (1940 – 1977).   What better place could there be to put a museum … more
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A FEW GOOD WORDS: The Most Human Hero Of Them All
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” opened in theaters this past weekend. The fifth and final installment of the series opened on Friday, June 30, at the Orpheum, and I was apart of a … more
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A FEW GOOD WORDS • Like Love, The Fugitive Endures
“The Fugitive” isn’t a Valentine's Day movie. Or at least, it doesn’t take place on Valentine’s Day. I’ve spent the last month convincing myself foolishly … more
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GROWING YOUR ROOTS • It’s National Farm Safety Week
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is again partnering with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) to promote farm safety and health during National Farm Safety and Health Week, … more
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GRANDMA'S DIARIES • Sept. 1956: Hillsboro Picnic In LA
Grandma and Grandpa are flying at 18,000 feet across the country for an extended stay with Alberta (Best) Johnston and family. She is astounded at the prices of groceries and the fact that she can … more
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Why Are ATVs Using Roads Without Plates?
In the Illinois “Rules of the Road” that was published in 2021 (which I recently picked up at an Illinois library) it stated under the “License Plate Requirements” that … more
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The City of Litchfield’s existence is in large part due to the railroads that ran through it. In fact, the city’s name changed from Huntsville to Litchfield, when Electus Bachus Litchfield helped finance and plan what would eventually become the St. Louis Alton and Terre Haute Railroad. Above, is a photo of The Big Four Depot taken in the early 1900s.
Did You Know...Litchfield’s Railroads
The City of Litchfield would not be here if it weren’t for the railroads. In 1855, the original settlement was called Huntsville, after George Hunt, the chief engineer for a railroad that was … more
Letter to the Editor: County Should Rethink Seymour
I am dismayed about a decision made by our county’s Building and Grounds Committee as detailed in the Nov. 16 issue of The Journal-News. According to the article (page 6, column 4, … more
A FEW GOOD WORDS • The Fine Line Of Obsession
Back in August, I mapped out my columns for the next seven or eight months. November was supposed to cover Martin Scorsese and his latest film, “Killers Of The Flower Moon,” starring my … more
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CENTER AND GUARD • The Grace Cup Returns
Soccer was always Grace and I’s thing. Her Uncle Daniel got her first soccer ball for her just a few days after she was born. She used to dribble around the ottoman in our living room, with … more
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Guest Column: Raising Funds For The Homeless
At Hearts United we deal with the most disadvantaged and struggling members of Litchfield–a segment of our population in great need. Imagine for a moment not having a safe place to sleep, … more
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Did You Know... About Street Names
The Litchfield Sesquicentennial Book identifies a plethora of streets in the city of Litchfield that were renamed.   It is reported that the reasons for name changes and dates of the changes are … more
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Serious About Preventing Gun Violence?
In July 2022 a coward opened fire on a crowd enjoying an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois.   Seven people died; 48 others were injured. That alleged shooter is due back in … more
RAMBLINGS • Feeling Grateful For Birthday Wishes
I’m going to wish all Journal-News readers “Happy New Year” by rambling about an emotional high point of my life that almost overwhelmed me beginning in mid-November of last year. … more
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Comments On Water Quality Article
In the Monday, Dec. 18, edition of The Journal-News many of you may have read “EPA, IDOA Report Show Water Pollution Increases.” The article dealt with the Biennial Report of the Nutrient … more
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