In June 1889, Litchfield was the site of the Grand Army of the Republic’s Northwestern District Encampment. At the time it was said to have been the “biggest time in the history of our city.” The G.A.R.
Daniel Thomas Farley, 79, of Channahon, Ill,, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family October 25, 2023. A service will be held July 8, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Philip’s Church in Litchfield. Visitation will be held 30 minutes before the service. Lunch will be served after the service. Daniel was born in Litchfield, the son of Thomas and Katherine Farley. On May 15, 1965, he was united in marriage to Beverly Nygaard of Grove City. He is survived by his wife Beverly of Willmar, their son Randy and his wife Kristy, their children Danny, Mason and Lacie, grandson Greg Dressel of Minnesota, and three great-grandchildren, Layla, Aaliyah
The Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, 11 brothers and the coat of many colors is reimagined in Litchfield Community Theatre’s summer musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Told entirely through song with the help of a main character — Narrator (played by Alexandra Lundin, Mila Hanson and Sara Dollerschell), the musical follows favorite son Joseph (Adam Stern). After being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, he flatters himself into the good graces of Egyptian noble Potiphar (Chris Ness), but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife.
NEXT SEVEN DAYS THURSDAY, JUNE 27 Litchfield Community Farmers Market 8 a.m.5 p.m. at Central Park in downtown Litchfield.
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Grand Day Parade is 10 a.m. July 4.
are shot off at dusk Friday, July 12, at Lake Ripley Memorial Park. The popular Grande Day Parade is 6 p.m.
The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office is taking applications for multiple Full-Time Correction Officers. Duties include booking and releasing inmates, monitoring cell areas for security, and administering to inmates’ needs. This position is a rotating shift schedule. Position requirements include but are not limited to keeping accurate records, maintaining composure in stressful situations, process sensitive information in a confidential manner. Meeker County is offering a 24-hour vacation bank upon hire, a competitive starting wage that is based on experience and education. Meeker County also offers a Student Loan Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Catastrophic Medical Leave Program, and an Employee Recognition Program. The pay range for this position in 2024 is $23.56 - $31.66 per hour. For a complete job description and to complete the online application, visit the Meeker County website at www.co.meeker.mn.us and click on Employment Opportunities. Questions may be directed to the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office at 320-693-5414 or Meeker County Human Resources at 320-693-5203. The closing date for applications is July 9, 2024. An EOE.
While the Fourth of July is most commonly associated with fireworks, barbecues, carnivals and more, it’s much more than that. Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.
Meeker County Board of Commissioners took action during its June 18 meeting on permits that had been forwarded from the Planning and Zoning committee. Among the action: • Approved a conditional use permit for property in the Clear Lake Shoreland District of Forest Prairie Township.