The Litchfield Rail

Opinion

July 22, 2026

Library is perfect place to beat the heat

July is half over, and while I refuse to speed summer along, I understand when some people tell me we have reached the doldrums of summer. Watercade has come and…

Library is perfect place to beat the heat
When blindness helps us see God’s good works
Filing away humor among life’s challenges
Research uncovers story of musical mystery photo
LETTER: Thank you from the 4B’z family

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News

July 22, 2026

Celebrating a half century of theater

Litchfield Community Theatre set to bring ‘Mary Poppins’ to stage

Celebrating a half century of theater
Downtown building project moves ahead
Anderson will not seek reelection to Litchfield School Board
Dreams become royal reality
Fire destroys Forest City home

Community

July 22, 2026

A party with a purpose

National Night Out combines family fun with community-building opportunities

A party with a purpose
Forefathers paid the price for freedom
Warm Watercade wows big crowds
Special service at Old Apostolic Lutheran Church
LHS Class of 1996 plans 30-year reunion

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Sports

July 22, 2026

VFW BASEBALL: Season ends for Post 2818 with loss to Willmar

Litchfield VFW saw its season end with a 9-6 loss to Willmar in the elimination bracket of the District 5/6 tournament Tuesday at Optimist Park. Willmar was scheduled to take…

VFW BASEBALL: Season ends for Post 2818 with loss to Willmar
TOWN BALL: Blues shoot down Crows for sixth straight win
Watercade run draws large field of competitors
Kicking up some fun
Litchfield Spitfires selected for Special Olympics USA Games

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Lifestyle

May 14, 2026

Pump pain? No thanks

Simple ways to stretch your tank and keep more cash in your wallet

Pump pain? No thanks
Lettuce celebrate market season
HAPPENINGS
‘A Night at the Oscars’
HAPPENINGS