‘TP’ trouble lands several in court
20 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF OCT. 7, 2024 White strands hanging down from trees and scattered over bushes is a familiar sight on autumn mornings in Litchfield.
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Michael Massmann
About me: I am running for re-election to the Hutchinson School Board. I’ve been a lifelong resident of Hutchinson, my wife works for the school district, and both of our kids go to Hutchinson Schools. We’re invested in the success of this district.
Litchfield prepares for postseason
Wins WCC tourney, looks ahead to section play With the postseason looming, Litchfield seems to be putting together its best games. The Dragons were scheduled to open Section 6A tournament play this week, but they first were wrapping up the regular season.
POLICE BEAT
Hutchinson Police Services responded to the following incidents: Sept. 13: Hutchinson Police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Adams Street Northeast and Washington Avenue East. Kalley Jo Lang, 27, of Atwater, driving a 2018 Jeep Compass, was southbound on Adams Street Northeast. Dianne Marie Schwecke, 71, of Schroeder, was westbound on Washington Avenue East in driving a 2020 Lexus NX. Both vehicles stopped at the four-way stop. Lang proceeded southbound. Schwecke turned left to head south. The vehicles collided, causing front-end damage to both vehicles. Lang’s vehicle was towed from the scene. No citations issued. All occupants were wearing seatbelts.
The Holy Spirit moves us to think of ‘common good’
Recently, I laughed a lot with Kurt, a lifelong friend. We met each other in the early ’80s while students at Concordia College in Moorhead. During our junior and senior years, together with three others, we rented a house a half-mile from campus. Free at last from dormitory policies and rules!
Logging in to a record
By day, Mark Schmidt works as a manufacturing engineer at IRD Glass in Litchfield. After hours and on weekends, Schmidt fabricates light-colored toy logs at his rural Darwin shop that can create all kinds of structures — including one of record- breaking proportions.
LOOKING BACK
has a curiously shaped apple tree on his place, which is now in bloom, after having borne fruit this season for the first time. The tree is now full of blossoms as it was in the spring. Mr. Birkebek says he expects to gather the second crop at Christmas time.
IF YOU GO
What: Military Preservation Vehicles Association’s visit to Hutchinson. It’s part of the group’s 30-day convoy from Pembina, North Dakota, to New Orleans.
4-H’ers showcase learning at fair
From Aug. 15-18, 232 youth from McLeod County showcased their learning and achievements in 4-H during the past year at the 2024 McLeod County Fair.
Joy that abides
How often have you thought or said “If only ...?” “If only I had a little more money.” “If only someone appreciated my hard work.” “If only my party could win this election.” “If only I had ______, then life would be good and I would be happy.”