Cindy Ladage

3 weeks ago | writersweekly.com | David A. Berlin |Cindy Ladage

We’ve been raising chickens for the last year and a half to ensure a steady egg supply, as well as to ensure we have some source of meat if needed in an emergency. Along with the six hens we bought from a neighbor to get started, we also received a rooster. He was one of two that the neighbor had, and they were father and son. The younger rooster had become mature enough to be a “threat” to his father so they were beginning to fight. The neighbors were happy to give us the young rooster for free.

2 months ago | virdenchamber.com | Cindy Ladage

The Carlinville Area Hospital is working diligently to bring the Rural Health Clinic to Virden with an anticipated opening date of March 31st. Located at 1611 N. Springfield, the new clinic will include 10 exam rooms for Primary Care and a Walk-in Clinic. It will also have a lab, x-ray and therapy services for the people living in Virden and its neighboring communities.

Jan 25, 2025 | travelingadventuresofafarmgirl.com | Cindy Ladage

Who doesn’t need a few items to make travel easier and more fun? I know that I do and like to share hacks and tips I have learned. This is an evolving list, keep checking back for new additions! I started a winter essentials list back in 2024, and love continuing this fun tradition. I am always looking for a way to make Valentine’s Day special. Sometimes I find that the best ideas come from others.

Jan 5, 2025 | farmworldonline.com | Cindy Ladage

Wrenching TalesBy Cindy LadageIn December, the Greater Peoria Farm Show kicked off the farm show season. With 2025 rolling in, and collectors looking for events to attend for their antique tractor hobby fun, here are a few ag show finds. With antique tractor shows are months away, these farm shows, farm toy shows and winter club events help fill the void. In January, the Quad City Farm Show will be the 19th -21st in Rock Island, Ill., at the QCCA Expo Center.

Jan 2, 2025 | everydaywanderer.com | Cindy Ladage

With several Route 66 icons, one of the most unique is the American Giants Museum, the only one of its kind, it highlights the Muffler Men history. The term “Muffler Man” name wasn’t coined until the 1990s, but today it is used interchangeably with these giant, hollow fiberglass statues built from approximately 1960-1972.  The giant statues were used as advertisements, usually about 20 feet tall, and were produced in Venice, California by International Fiberglass Company.