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When plans were made for the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center, we had three goals.  We wanted to help develop a better appreciation of our community, our citizens and our … more
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
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
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center.   It has been a fast, fun ten years for sure. We plan to mark the occasion by having a … more
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
I sat down at my desk last week to call our four high schools for upcoming dates in May, like Prom, honors night and graduations.   It seems like May is always a busy month at the paper, … more
The House of Sunshine and Sunshine Park were long time landmarks in the City of Litchfield. Founded in 1924, the House of Sunshine published Sunshine Magazine , Good Reading and the Illinois Magazine … more
Spring has sprung in Montgomery County, Illinois!   Spring flowers are blooming. Home gardens are being planted. Farmers are in the fields planting corn and soybeans.   Spring and … more
April 23-29 is National Library Week.   I would like to take a second to write about my own personal love affair with libraries and books. Reading and being read to has been a part of my … more
When G was diagnosed with autism I made two decisions.   The first that I was going to be happy, genuinely happy, because he would have enough difficulty walking in a world that isn’t … more
An influential figure in the City of Litchfield’s history,   Lloyd J. Hill, Sr., served as the principal of Litchfield Community High School for more than two decades, from 1929 to 1953. … more
April showers bring May flowers, green grass, and severe weather!   What a wicked week of wind and rain we had at the beginning of the month! Thankfully we were blessed with a beautiful Easter … more
Our justice system is failing us–one family at a time. Here’s how our family is being impacted. In 1986, my 22-year-old-brother, Glen L. Jones (#N67755), made a bad decision, one … more
April 1956 is unusually cold with a bit of snow. The concern is for the fruit trees, many which are in full bloom. Again I have a sewing project, and I must depend on Grandma to help me avoid a … more
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a veterans’ organization that began after the Civil War. Originally founded in 1866, in Decatur,   the organization stood for fraternity, charity … more
The older I become, the more grateful I am for my family, not just because daughters Dawn and Jenni have done well in the contemptuous era in which we all struggle at times, and not just because I … more
The landmark Gardens Motel and Restaurant was located at the intersection of the busy Illinois Highway 66 and Route 16 in Litchfield.   In 1978, Lorman and Dorothy Mansholt, of Litchfield, … more
It’s campaign season in Illinois. Billboards and yard signs are sprinkled across the Prairie State promoting candidates running for mayor, city council, county boards, park district boards, and … more
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