
December 2024


NORMAN WARPULA
Norman Warpula died Tuesday, November 26 at Hilltop Nursing Home in Watkins. A Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 17 at Cornerstone Church in Litchfield.


Rebrand reflects renovation, relocation of county offices
Family Services Center becomes Meeker County Government Center

Commissioners give themselves a 3% raise
Meeker County Board still lowest paid in region

Celebrating the holidays in an 1800s kind of way
An old-fashioned Christmas always seems to draw a crowd.

Floyd Warta: Litchfield’s very own Santa
When one thinks of past Christmases in Litchfield, two things might spring to mind: the lights and greenery that decorate the highway and Floyd Warta as Santa Claus. While the nostalgic lights are still with us, it has been many years since children lined up to visit Santa Warta.

Gary and Kim Asche honored as Ag Team of the Year
Award given in recognition of couple’s selfless dedication to agriculture, education and service

IF YOU GO
What: Hutchinson High School holiday concert When: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 Where: Hutchinson High School auditorium Who: The concert features holiday music performed by students in the schoolâs various bands and choirs. Free: Admission to the concert is free and open to the public.