Two Litchfield residents are asking for the public’s help in finding a piece of city history. Scott Rech and Lou Ann Rech were walking in Central Park about a month ago when Scott Rech noticed the aged appearance of the fountain in the southwest corner of the park.
Thriving Thursdays return to Central Park with music, special events and treats to enjoy By KAY JOHNSON kajohnson@cherryroad.com Music is powerful. It has the ability to comfort the soul, bring joy to the heart, heal emotional wounds, boost our spirits and even transport us to another time and place.
What: Music in Central Park When: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 6 Rain location: Litchfield Opera House and it is announced at 3 pm on KLFD.
NEXT SEVEN DAYS UPCOMING EVENTS Welcome to the new Litchfield Rail calendar. It features arts and entertainment events throughout the region. To include your event, email information to Kay Johnson at kajohnson@cherryroad. com.
20 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROMTHE ISSUE OFJUNE 10, 2004 Barring unforeseen hurdles, ground could be broken in August for a new Litchfield City Hall. City Administrator Bruce Miller offered updated architectural drawings and a brief timeline for action leading up to the groundbreaking during Monday’s City Council meeting. After the presentation, the council voted unanimously to advertise for bids on the project and set a July 6 public hearing at which a five-year capital improvement plan will be discussed. Initial estimates are that the building will cost about $1.5 million, with the total project cost rising to $1.85 million to $1.95 million when property acquisition costs are factored in. The project would be paid for through a 20-year capital improvement bond, Miller said, which with the historic interest rate lows currently in place could save the city money over the financing that could have been arranged through the city’s Economic Development Authority two years ago.
In response to the federal government discontinuing its Affordable Connectivity Program, Nuvera is launching Connect Assist Credit program. This initiative aims to provide continued support for customers who are eligible for the Lifeline program, ensuring they maintain access to essential internet services.
I read the opening chapter to “8 Habits of Evangelism” recently. The first chapter is written by Rev. Dr. Ray C. Jones. He is the director of Theology, Formation and Evangelism in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
The school days are done, the sun is out, and it is time for the Summer Reading Program here at the library! The library offers tons of great presentations, activities and challenges for any kid who wants to participate. This year’s Summer Reading Program theme is Read, Renew, Repeat! Maybe you have the same question that I had when I initially read this theme: What does that mean? If your mind went to the age-old saying “reduce, reuse, recycle,” you are not alone.
Litchfield High School teachers chose Gabriel Howard and Sophie Brekke as the school’s last Students of the Week for the 2023-2024 school year. Howard, a sophomore, was nominated by robotics teacher Mark Mavencamp.
To be included on Ridgewater College’s spring dean’s list, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled in at least nine credits and meet certain other criteria. The following area students earned this recognition: Dassel: Nathan Clark, Greta Colleoni, Jordan Danielson, Grant Hansen, John Jurgenson, Jacob Koelln, Miles Koski, Julie Manninen, Hayley Massingham, Elias Schimmel, Erika Thomas and Kate Tolkkinen; Darwin: Joseph Bock, Marlee Cates, Charlee Holtz, Cecelia Lhotka, Cody Niece, Elizabeth Niece, Lee Paech and Andrew Soderlund; Grove City: Brody Anderson, Sean Barnes, Dean Foley, Takoda Mucciacciaro and Haven Weseman; Litchfield: Benjamin Almazan, Jenna Alonso, Laila Asfeld, Abigail Barus, Jamie Boyer,Aizik Cantu, Cassandra Capes, Stefany Groskreutz, Lance Hendrickson, Dylan Isakson, Spencer Jensrud, Tynisa Lara, Adeline Lundin, Emily Newman, Danielle Nygaard, Manuel Ramirez, Bryn Schweim, Sandy Shubat, Eva Sohl, Kaylee Sundve, Justin Thoma, Alexis Voigt, Taylor Welch and Amber Youngblom; Watkins: Carter Grunewald, Keegan Kramer, Isaak Sackett, Austin Schlangen and Emily Walz; .