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After 90 minutes of soccer that personified the intensity of the Hillsboro/Lincolnwood soccer rivalry, the two teams came together for a photo with the Herschelman family at the inaugural Grace Cup in Hillsboro on Monday, Sept. 18. Named after the late Grace Herschelman, who passed away from infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy in May 2021, the game raises awareness of INAD and helps continue Grace’s legacy. The game ended in a 0-0 tie, meaning that the traveling trophy will spend the next year with the Herschelman family.
CENTER AND GUARD • Grace Wins
A few hours before the Grace Cup on Monday, Lincolnwood boys basketball coach Matt Millburg texted me, “Enjoy your evening! Grace wins!” I don’t think either of us thought that … more
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CENTER AND GUARD • The Grace Cup Returns
Soccer was always Grace and I’s thing. Her Uncle Daniel got her first soccer ball for her just a few days after she was born. She used to dribble around the ottoman in our living room, with … more
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GROWING YOUR ROOTS • It’s National Farm Safety Week
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is again partnering with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) to promote farm safety and health during National Farm Safety and Health Week, … more
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GRANDMA'S DIARIES • Sept. 1956: Hillsboro Picnic In LA
Grandma and Grandpa are flying at 18,000 feet across the country for an extended stay with Alberta (Best) Johnston and family. She is astounded at the prices of groceries and the fact that she can … more
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Why Are ATVs Using Roads Without Plates?
In the Illinois “Rules of the Road” that was published in 2021 (which I recently picked up at an Illinois library) it stated under the “License Plate Requirements” that … more
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The City of Litchfield’s existence is in large part due to the railroads that ran through it. In fact, the city’s name changed from Huntsville to Litchfield, when Electus Bachus Litchfield helped finance and plan what would eventually become the St. Louis Alton and Terre Haute Railroad. Above, is a photo of The Big Four Depot taken in the early 1900s.
Did You Know...Litchfield’s Railroads
The City of Litchfield would not be here if it weren’t for the railroads. In 1855, the original settlement was called Huntsville, after George Hunt, the chief engineer for a railroad that was … more
A FEW GOOD THOUGHTS • Maybe The Network Worked Too Well
On Oct. 28, 2003, a young Harvard student gets dumped by his girlfriend. He spends the rest of his late evening drunkenly hacking into the Harvard student databases, stealing photos of female … more
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Trade School In The County Is A Good Start
Have we taught all the right things to our students for them to succeed in life? First, I applaud those who have been instrumental in establishing the trade center in Litchfield. I have … more
Built in 1881, the Planet Mill in Litchfield was considered the world’s largest steam flour mill of its kind, capable of producing 2,000 barrels of flour a day and employing around 200 men. Above, is a photo of the mill prior to the fire and explosion that destroyed it.
DID YOU KNOW? • About Planet Mill
The Planet Mill in Litchfield was considered the world’s largest steam flour mill of its kind, capable of producing 2,000 barrels of flour a day.   Located between two railroad tracks and … more
RAMBLINGS: Exciting Things Over Summer
Back in the early to mid-1950s elementary and junior high teachers were likely to ask their students to write about exciting things they did over summer vacation. It was a frustrating question for me … more
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A Plea To The Montgomery County Board
What a great county we live in, where town and country meet. The best overall location in the state. Close to many major highways, hospitals, colleges, lakes, major cities, churches, and we have good … more
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John McDaniel and his son, George, opened New Era Windmill Factory in Litchfield in 1892, going on to display their windmill in the 1904 World’s Fair. The photo above shows the New Era Wind Mill powering a pressurized, elevated water delivery system for domestic, indoor plumbing in an isolated, rural area in Alabama in 1927.
Did You Know...New Era Windmill
How to harness the abundant Illinois wind to improve rural life and farm production was a desire of John H. McDaniel of Windsor. In 1888, he successfully built the New Era Wind Mill and, along with … more
A GRACE FILLED JOURNEY: The World Needs More Purple People
For as long as I can remember, green has been my very favorite color. Now, don’t ask me why, but it’s just always been the top of my list. Since starting A Grace-Filled Journey, I have … more
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GRANDMA'S DIARIES: August 1956: Travel Time For Bests
August of 1956 finds Grandma and Grandpa traveling, first visiting Grandma's sister, Maud, in Tyrone, MO. They are also planning a big trip in September, flying to Los Angeles to spend an extended … more
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Commissioner: We Need To Be Very Careful
Saving money and spending money wisely should be a top priority for city government. As city of Nokomis commissioner, I want to assure we keep this a priority. Lee Beckman, a licensed engineer with … more
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New Flag Design Is A Pressing Issue?
Illinois politicians should be busy with their "expected" jobs for the state of Illinois: dealing with the budget, law enforcement backing, state issues, etc. But yet, they are so easily distracted … more
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Founded on April 25, 1852, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church (pictured above) has been established longer than any other church in Litchfield.
Did You Know... Mt. Zion Lutheran
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church was established on April 25, 1852, with the oversight of the Reverend Elias Schwartz of Hillsboro. There were 14 charter members: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Blackwelder, Mr. and … more
‘Where Are All The Good People?’
Many have followed the news of a police raid of a newspaper office and publisher’s home in Marion, KS, during the past week. A crescendo of news reporting has condemned the police raid as … more
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GROWING YOUR ROOTS • Busy Summer Coming To A Close
Summer is coming to a close, and boy, has it been busy! At times it felt like we should add catering to our list of services because we were prepping and serving so many lunches! July ended on a … more
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The Montgomey County Genealogical Society celebrated its 45th birthday in May. Hundreds of books, recording the history of Montgomery County families, have been collected over the last four decades. Along the west wall there are five book shelves of family books, big and small, that have been donated to MCGS. There are also three file drawers of miscellaneous family files. Most patrons are amazed at everything that is available for research.
DID YOU KNOW? • Genealogical Society
The Montgomery County Genealogical Society (MGCS) turned 45 years old on May 21, 2023. The society’s first organizational meeting was held on April 9, 1978, at Kirk Terrace in Litchfield … more
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