Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. I haven’t...

NO IT WASN’T A REUNION get together, but the Class of ‘68 gathered this past weekend at Applebee’s in Breese to celebrate birthdays of all the...

LUKE SMITH OF TRENTON attended the Pujols Family Foundation Autumn Prom at the Ritz Carlton in Clayton this past weekend. Jim’s Suits and Tuxedos...

Blake Twenhafel of the Wesclin FFA Chapter has been recognized as a National FFA American Star Award finalist in the Agribusiness category. The...

Trenton mayor Dave Brandmeyer on Monday proposed to the city council that a park coordinator position be created as a central point of contact for park activities....

Many adults can likely recall mornings during their childhood when newspapers were tossed into the driveways of many homes throughout their neighborhoods. Some adults might...

Norma Jean Weekley (nee Quigley), 86, of Aviston, Illinois passed away Saturday October 4, 2025 in her residence at 2:36 a.m. Norma was born May 2,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robin Denise Pfeiffer, age 55, of Okawville, who departed this life on Friday, October 3,...

Laura E. Wuebbels, 97, of Germantown, died October 1, 2025, at Evercare of Breese. She was born October 6, 1927, in Germantown, daughter of Herman F. and Josephine A....

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After a week of intense activity for homecoming, Wesclin seniors Myleigh Jones and Cael Madden were selected as the 2025 Homecoming Queen and King....

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-1905- A small herd of hogs was intoxicated by drinking a quantity of hard cider which had been left standing where they could reach it. The owner of the hogs noticed that...

-1905- There will be an exhibition of full blooded poultry during the Street Fair at Trenton. A good judge of poultry will be called in to give the decisions. Mrs. J. White...