After more than 70 years of operation, Hutchinson Manufacturing is closing its doors — permanently. According to Miles Seppelt, director of Hutchinson Economic Development, the company laid off the bulk of its employees July 10.
Litchfield sewed up the sixth seed for the Region 12C playoffs as it split two games against North Star League rivals last week. While of sweep of the games would have given the Blues the fifth seed for the region tournament, their performance in a 1-0 win over Buffalo Friday and a 5-1 loss to Maple Lake Sunday would seem to indicate their rounding into postseason form.
they’re capable of that. Nowhere was that more evident than Friday as they scratched out a 1-0 win over the Buffalo Bulldogs at Optimist Park.
Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (07/25/24). Pull together for victories this year.
There is an old, wise tale that speaks well to the levels of commitment A young pig and fledgling hen became good friends. They thought of doing a business venture together. The young hen suggested opening a restaurant. The pig thought that was a fantastic idea and then asked what their specialty meal would be. The hen replied, “How about ham-negg omelets? We can both contribute our part.”The pig thought for a moment and said: “No thanks. I would have to give up everything, whereas you would only give a contribution.”
They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, and while this column isn’t going to be quite that long, there is a lot we can glean from this historic photo of 202 Sibley Ave. N. With some close inspection and the help of old newspapers, not only can we surmise the date to within a couple of weeks but also the reason for the photograph.
How is your summer going? My summer is a mix of family events including one wedding, church responsibilities, household projects, gardening, Bible study, babysitting, time with friends, reading, classic book club, writing, sitting on the deck, grilling, salad making, and being outside, preferably by any lake or at Anderson Gardens.
Pianist, composer, conductor and producer Jerry Nelson is familiar with performing in small towns and huge cities. He will bring his concert to the area in a homecoming of sorts 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Dassel History Center.
Meeker County Community School Supply Drive Committee has launched its 24th annual drive. Last year’s school supply drive provided assistance to more than 275 students in Meeker County.
Filing for Litchfield School Board opens Tuesday, July 30, with three seats up for election in November. All three seats are fouryear terms, beginning Jan.