The Litchfield Rail

Opinion

July 10, 2026

When blindness helps us see God’s good works

BY GORDY PENNERTZ “Hey Ump, Are You Blind?” Have any of you used this phrase at a baseball game before? I played 32 years of amateur baseball and I’m embarrassed…

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
Tales of U.S. history can be found at the library

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News

July 16, 2026

Downtown building project moves ahead

Architect has sent plans for first group of buildings to state agency for review

Downtown building project moves ahead
Anderson will not seek reelection to Litchfield School Board
Dreams become royal reality
Fire destroys Forest City home
There’s something for everyone during Watercade 2026

Community

July 18, 2026

Forefathers paid the price for freedom

“He is the best friend of American liberty who is most sincere and active in promoting pure and undefiled religion.”

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
HAPPENINGS

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Sports

July 14, 2026

Watercade run draws large field of competitors

The Watercade Lake Ripley Run drew nearly 170 runners for three different races Saturday.

Watercade run draws large field of competitors
Kicking up some fun
Litchfield Spitfires selected for Special Olympics USA Games
TOWN BALL: Blues fall to league-leading Loretto
TOWN BALL: Blues top Cokato for third win in a row

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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