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Marshall County Historical Society to display Christmas toys in window

Winter scene to be up during holidays

The Marshall County Historical Society is celebrating the winter days with a collection of vintage Christmas toys and reminders of winters past.

The Marshall County Historical Society is celebrating the winter days with a collection of vintage Christmas toys and reminders of winters past. (Photo provided by Connie Swanson)

By Derek Barichello

The Marshall County Historical Society is celebrating the winter days with a collection of vintage Christmas toys and reminders of winters past.

Visit the winter scene during the holidays.

The museum at 314 Fifth St. in Lacon is open from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Saturdays but will be closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 11.

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Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello is the news editor for The Times in Ottawa and NewsTribune in La Salle, part of Shaw Local News Network, covering La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. He covers local and breaking news in the areas of government, education, business and crime and courts, among others.