Austin Howell was “free solo” enthusiast who climbed without gear By Dee Longfellow For The Lombardian Early Tuesday morning, July 2, the Lombardian learned that Lombard resident Austin Howell, a free solo climber, had fallen to his death from Shortoff Mountain located in North Carolina. Howell was just […]
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Lombardian SPEAK OUT excerpts—July 4
Here are a few of the SPEAK OUT comments in the July 4 paper. To see all of the comments, pick up a copy of this week’s Lombardian. After a storm came through with high winds and big hail, I had three good-size branches fall from my maple tree. I […]
It’s all about Eve
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO Last week, representatives of the Lombard Service League presented a philanthropic donation to the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Eve, a Golden Retriever that started her ministry at the Lombard church in December of 2015, has given comfort and support […]
Lombardian/Villa Park Review classifieds—July 4
A summer celebration!
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO Everyone is invited to celebrate summer at the St. Pius X Parish Summer Fest & Carnival. The event runs today, June 27, through Sunday, June 30, at the parish, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard. The carnival will feature seven thrill rides, children’s rides, midway games, a food […]
Lombardian Speak Out excerpts—June 27
Here are a few of the SPEAK OUT comments in the June 20 paper. To see all of the comments, pick up a copy of this week’s paper. Hello, I’m wondering if anything is being done to regulate the scrap metal collectors who are in our neighborhoods on garbage day. […]
Lombardian Speak Out excerpts—June 20
Here are a few of the SPEAK OUT comments in the June 20 paper. To see all of the comments, pick up a copy of this week’s paper. In regard to abortion, it is the law, but here is what I think should be done. I think that once a […]
The footsteps of Sheldon Peck
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO Over a dozen original paintings by Sheldon Peck are now on display in the Lombard Historical Society “Sheldon Peck, Footsteps of His Life” special exhibit. The paintings by the noted abolitionist and artist are now being shown at the Sheldon Peck Homestead, his former home on the […]
Speak Out excerpts—June 13
Here are a few of the comments in this week’s SPEAK OUT section. Pick up this week’s Lombardian/Villa Park Review to read all of the comments… Lombard calling. I notice there’s someone in Speak Out who calls for the impeachment of Donald Trump just about every week. If I was […]
Come give ‘The gift of life’
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO The Village of Lombard will host its Heartland Blood Centers summer blood drives on Wednesday, June 19. The gift of life can be donated at Yorktown Center at Heartland Blood Centers’ mobile coach (parked outside, near entrance #5, between Von Maur and The Eatery) from 8 a.m. […]