THE MINIATURE MINISTERS PUPPET MINISTRY at Trenton First United Methodist Church held a Puppet Camp on June 5th. The camp participants had a fun...

WESCLIN SUMMER PALS HAD A WHALE OF A TIME at the St. Louis Science Center. Field trip Friday gave them an opportunity to learn more about the blue...

Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend for finding affordable prescription eyeglasses? I currently have vision coverage through my...

Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that 434 Illinois pharmacies will receive nearly $25 million in support, the first distribution of annual funding...

Ben DeClue’s short tenure as New Baden village administrator is drawing to a close, and on Monday village trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Cyrus Osterberg to the...

The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1926. • Ignacy Moscicki is elected as...

Sandra T. Schrage, 40, of St. Rose, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her home. She was born December 6, 1985, in Breese. Sandra is survived by her mother, Janice (Scott)...

Garry L. Hellman, 76, of Breese, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at his home. He was born May 6, 1950, in Breese, son of Arthur W. and Vernell Hellman, nee...

Norma Jean Ossmann, 80, of Trenton, died Friday, June 12, 2026, at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born January 9, 1946, in Scott County, Illinois, daughter of James and...

Lady Warrior swimmer Macie Kunz, a 2026 Wesclin graduate, did not have the preparatory ending she would have liked. For most athletes, that would...

Sieanna Russell, a Worden native and Pana Christian Academy graduate, is moving on. Not too far away, but the daughter of former Trenton resident...

 Photos by Grace Thurman 

-1906- Born to Joe Pitman and wife, a son Tuesday. The first service in the beautiful remodeled Presbyterian Church will be held Sunday. A special sermon will be preached...

-1906- Born to Emil Zitzmann and wife, twin girls, Friday. Dr. T. Gaffner, who has been a practicing physician here since 1880, died at the age of 54. Jacob Bergdolt, a...