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Time is a thief! I couldn’t help but think that to myself as I walked Charley to her first day of fourth grade at Beckemeyer this month. How has it already been five first days of school at …
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by Mary Herschelman
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8/24/26
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Dear Editor, Litchfield and surrounding communities,
I am writing to address a concern that has become all too prevalent in our small towns. It seems that our society has become incredibly …
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by Ellis Henley, President, Litchfield Education Association and Vocal Music Teacher
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8/24/26
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Welcome back to the Dragon Beat. I am your 2026-2027 Dragon Beat writer Isabel McLaughlin. Now before we start talking about the school, let me tell you a little about myself. I am very happy to be …
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by Isabel McLaughlin
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8/20/26
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Hello Hiltoppers! I’m Jaxon Wittenmyer and I am excited to take over Topper Talk! I am a senior this year and participate in soccer, band, Chamber Choir, Interact Club, Student Council, DnD Club, …
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8/20/26
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One of my favorite places in the whole world is my mother-in-law’s backyard. Like her, it is magical and full of whimsy. Felicia’s backyard is a cottage garden straight out of a fairy tale. …
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by Tori O'Dell
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8/17/26
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Hey Panthers! This week, we finished up the first few days of school. Wednesday through Friday had 1:30 p.m. dismissals, and starting Monday, Aug. 17, we’ll begin running a full schedule. Sports at …
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8/17/26
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I am the stereotypical millennial; I grew up in the era of 59 cent tacos, the dollar menu and the rise of Starbucks coffee. Like most millennials, I am a walking cliche. I long for a moment in time I …
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by Cameron Streitmatter
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8/17/26
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I feel deeply compelled to thank those who taught me more than I taught them after my arrival at Hillsboro High in 1968 until my retirement in 2007.
The faculty members with whom I worked in the …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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8/3/26
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July 1959 is hot and dry causing the farmers to continue to worry about field work and crop yields. The effects of the fire at Seltzer's shop in Hillsboro, while a real tragedy, brings some bargains …
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by Carole (Best) Brown rosebudbooks@gmail.com
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8/3/26
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Rich Stewart—known to most as “Mr. Stewart” or simply “Coach”—passed away on July 24, 2026, in a single-car accident.
He was once described as an “alpha male,” and no words could …
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8/3/26
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My mom always says if you don’t think anyone reads the newspaper, make a mistake and you’ll find out just how many do!
Fortunately for us, we have very loyal and faithful readers that …
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by Mary Herschelman
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7/27/26
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Dear Editor,
The No Data Center Movement is exploding from coast to coast. Still, we need to continue our efforts here in Montgomery County. I, for one, am very happy to see this …
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by Norma Jean Sharp
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7/27/26
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To the Editor,
Some time back, the “birthright citizenship” case was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court with justices Clarence Thomas, Neal Gorsuch, Samuel Alito and Brett …
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by Russ Beason
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7/27/26
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“I am in a strange land, among a strange people. I feel myself to be a pilgrim and a stranger here below. Oh, that I might be useful to these souls!” -David Brainerd It has been 56 days since my …
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by Isaiah Atkins
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7/20/26
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To our family, friends, neighbors and everyone who has walked through the doors of The Event Center: Seven years ago, we were handed a set of keys. They looked like ordinary keys. They opened all of …
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Chris and Melanie Sherer
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7/20/26
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June of 1959 is plagued by the usual problems of weather, field work and crops, but life goes on. Grandma’s big concern is getting her garden in so late. Some readers may remember Mormino’s store …
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by Carole (Best) Brown rosebudbooks@gmail.com
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7/13/26
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The Christiana Tillson Chapter of the NSDAR in cooperation with The Journal-News will be providing a monthly article pertaining to the build up to the Revolutionary War. The articles are for …
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7/13/26
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I want to share a recent medical issue of mine; it’s a personal issue that I don’t share easily, but I feel it’ll help me deal with consequences perhaps yet to come. Perhaps it’ll also help …
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Ron Deabenderfer
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7/6/26
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Thank you, Journal-News, for the great poster that came with the Monday, June 29, 2026, edition. It exemplifies your commitment to our country and to God. I proudly display it in one of my windows. …
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by Linda Liebscher
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7/6/26
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The Christiana Tillson Chapter of the NSDAR in cooperation with The Journal-News will be providing a monthly article pertaining to the build up to the Revolutionary War. The articles are for …
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7/6/26
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