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“A statesman,” said the great Prussian diplomat Otto von Bismark, “is a politician who thinks of his grandchildren.”
Three years ago, former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar …
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by John T. Shaw
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5/15/23
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I wonder who is running Montgomery County.
The governor puts out billions of dollars in road repairs, and yet Illinois Route 16 from Hillsboro to Ohlman is in a shambles.
The governor sends …
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Anne Marty, Ohlman
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5/15/23
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My name is Alex, and unlike most people I have two birthdays. I’m 11 yrs old and also about to turn 10 at the same time. My regular birthday like normal people is Feb. 21, but I also have a …
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by Alexander Baxin
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5/8/23
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As we celebrate nurses across the country for National Nurses Week (May 6-12), I am deeply appreciative of our nursing colleagues who provide exceptional care to those served by Hospital Sisters …
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Theresa Horne, Senior Vice President Chief Nursing Executive, HSHS
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5/8/23
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For more than six decades, Jubelt’s Bakery and Restaurant has been drawing traffic to the City of Litchfield.
The popular eatery began in 1922, when three brothers, Paul, Albert and …
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5/8/23
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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 …
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Anne Jackson, Secretary, Litchfield Museum
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5/8/23
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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 …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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5/1/23
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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 …
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by Valerie Belusko
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5/1/23
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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 …
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Anne Jackson, Secretary, Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center
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5/1/23
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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, …
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5/1/23
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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, …
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by Mary Herschelman
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4/24/23
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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 …
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4/24/23
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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 …
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by Melissa Cauble
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4/24/23
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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 …
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Sue VanOstran, Witt
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4/24/23
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