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Herb Program offered

Join Clinton County Home and Community Education (HCE) for a free program which is open to the public on Thursday night, May 14 at 6:00 p.m., at a pavilion at Red...

New Ball Diamonds Open at Albers Lehrter Park

The Albers Lehrter Park newest ball diamond with lights and fences was dedicated and opened in time for the upcoming season. This amazing addition...

SAVVY SENIOR: Still Working at 65? Here’s How to Handle Medicare

Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I are approaching 65, but I’m still working and have good health coverage through my employer. Do we need to enroll...

Illinois Senate Unanimously Passes Giannoulias E-Bike Bill

Comprehensive micromobility safety plan targets dangerous high-speed e-bikes, e-motos and other unregulated electric devices exceeding 28 mph Illinois Senators approved a...

Trustee Bill Hawley swearing in Andolini Gray as the new Student Trustee for the 2026–2027 academic year.

KC Board of Trustees swears in new Student Trustee

The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center...

Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL-12) Representative

Holding the USPS Accountable in St. Louis

Reliable mail service is essential for receiving medications, paying bills, purchasing products or keeping in touch with loved ones. That’s why I...

IL Public Notice

Edna M. Southard, 94, of New Baden, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Bria of Columbia. She was born on January 11, 1932, in West Frankfort,...

Katherine Cameron

Katherine I. Haynes-Cameron, 34, of New Baden, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 16, 1991, in Breese, the...

Steven M. “Choggie” Rakers, age 71, of Carlyle, and formerly of Trenton and New Baden, passed away Mon- day, April 27, 2026, at his home. He was...

Schools & Education

Clinton County Retired Teachers to meet June 4

The next meeting of the Clinton County Retired Teachers Association is June 4, 2026 at Bretz’s Winery in Carlyle. The program speaker is Cindy Hardin-Weiss, Physical...

Retirement Celebration for Principal Dennis Litteken

On Saturday, May 23, the Mater Dei family will celebrate the storied career of Principal Dennis Litteken, who will retire June 30 after serving...

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH l to r: Grayson Ryder, Alan Targyn,
Wilson Lopez de Leon, Will Dunning.

New Baden Elementary Student of the Month and Principal Pat on the...

Ella Sax Photo by Daniel L. Chamness

Wesclin Wins Girls Illinois Division Title

The Wesclin Lady Warriors are simply without a peer. At least not in the Illinois Division of the Cahokia Conference. On Wednesday afternoon at...

Wesclin Student Athlete of the Month

WESCLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOGNIZES KOBI PECK as the Student Athlete of the Month for April. Kobi is described by his teachers and coach as a hard...

Time Marches On...

TIME MARCHES ON...

-1906- Philip Gross, 70, a wealthy retired farmer, died at his home northwest of this city on May 22. George Gelluras of New Baden drowned while swimming in the river near...

TIME MARCHES ON...

-1906- Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burge mourn the loss of their infant daughter, Valeria, who died suddenly Thursday. The graduating class of Trenton High School consists of...

Anthony's

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