From the files of the Litchfield Independent Review 20 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF JULY 22, 2004 On Sunday evening, Jerome Rossell sat outside his Grove City apartment building chatting with a guest of another resident of the complex. Just hours later, Rossell witnessed the arrest of that same visitor and was chased from his apartment by a fire allegedly set by the man.
Probably the most famous verse of the Bible is John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” It is an important verse that tells of God’s great love for us; some call it the gospel in a nutshell.
Like many of the young women who participate in the Miss Litchfield program, Ayda Granlund grew up dreaming of someday wearing the crown. Last year, that dream became reality as Granlund was crowned Miss Litchfield 2023-2024 during the Watercade coronation.
Parents: John and Joy Vines. Siblings: Jessica, 28, Molly, 26, Alexis, 23, Shelby, 20, William, 18.
Parents: Anne and Mark Mahoney Siblings: David, 15, Zach, 13. Watercade sponsor: Kinsella Chiropractic.
Candy thrown by people in passing floats might top the list of parade attractions for most youngsters. But Litchfield Library will not be throwing sweet treats along the Watercade parade route Saturday evening.
What town do you live in? Litchfield. Who are your parents? Laura Beach and Ryan Beam.
Three people were arrested last week in connection with the June 28 assault of an Olivia man. Tre Ertl, 26, of Litchfield was booked on attempted murder and aggravated assault.
What town do you live in? Litchfield. Who are your parents? Mike and Courtney Niedzielski.
Once her Miss Litchfield duties conclude, Granlund, who turns 18 next week, will begin preparing for her future, which includes college at University of Wisconsin-River Falls where she will study sonography with the aim of pursuing a career as an ultrasound technician.