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    Mater Dei Student of the Week

    Congratulations to senior Ethan Wheelan, our Student of the Week for the week of March 23. In his...

    Mater Dei Student of the Week
    Congratulations to senior Ethan Wheelan, our Student of the Week for the week of March 23. In his...
    ABOVE BLAKE’S PARENTS Michael and Angie Twenhafel, Blake and Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier.

    State Representative Charlie Meier Honors Blake...

    State Representative Charlie Meier announced March 19 the adoption of House Resolution 637,...

    State Representative Charlie Meier Honors Blake...
    State Representative Charlie Meier announced March 19 the adoption of House Resolution 637,...

    The Cracker Barrel

    Nation’s highest hotel tax: Chicago’s already sky-high hotel tax will climb to 19%, the highest...

    The Cracker Barrel
    Nation’s highest hotel tax: Chicago’s already sky-high hotel tax will climb to 19%, the highest...

    Wesclin High School to Perform Little Women (Th...

    LITTLE WOMEN (THE MUSICAL) is a stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel, with a book by...

    Wesclin High School to Perform Little Women (Th...
    LITTLE WOMEN (THE MUSICAL) is a stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel, with a book by...

    Mater Dei Senior selected to IHSA All-State Aca...

    CONGRATULATIONS TO SENIOR OWEN MUSENBROCK, who was selected to the IHSA All-State Academic...

    Mater Dei Senior selected to IHSA All-State Aca...
    CONGRATULATIONS TO SENIOR OWEN MUSENBROCK, who was selected to the IHSA All-State Academic...

    Mater Dei Student of the Week

    Congratulations to senior Charlotte Strubhart, our Student of the Week for the week of March...

    Mater Dei Student of the Week
    Congratulations to senior Charlotte Strubhart, our Student of the Week for the week of March...
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    Printed Paper Online
    March 25, 2026

    Community
    Garden Club Requests
    March 27, 2026
    The Trenton Tumbleweeds Garden Club is preparing for its annual plant sale in early May, if you have perennials to share, please contact Pehg Zeller at (618) 224-7459. If...
    Tumbleweeds accepting orders for 2026 Memorial/Dedication Pavers...
    March 27, 2026
    Pavers from the garden club are once again being sold for the walkway in the garden at the park. These pavers can be a memorial or a dedication of any kind. The cost for...
    Mater Dei Fathers & Friends Breakfast
    March 27, 2026
    In support of Mater Dei Fathers & Friends, enjoy a family breakfast on Palm Sunday, March 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the cafeteria. The menu includes eggs, sausage,...
    News
    Finance committee meets; budget surpluses expected in general,...
    March 27, 2026
    Trenton’s finance committee reviewed the city administration’s budget proposal Monday and accepted the recommendations. The budget will be posted for public comment and...
    Trenton council agrees to support solar project and accept $200k...
    March 27, 2026
    Trenton’s city council on Monday agreed to support another solar project on the outskirts of town Monday, when they accepted the offer of $200,000 from Forefront Energy to...
    ABOVE BLAKE’S PARENTS Michael and Angie Twenhafel, Blake and Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier. State Representative Charlie Meier Honors Blake Twenhafel with...
    March 27, 2026
    State Representative Charlie Meier announced March 19 the adoption of House Resolution 637, recognizing Blake Twenhafel for his outstanding...
    S&S Tree
    Anthony's
    Obituaries
    Philip Odom
    March 20, 2026
    In the early hours of March 12, 2026, Philip Leroy Odom—known to many simply as Phil—passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, at home, in Houston,...
    James Metzger
    March 20, 2026
    James C. “Jim” Metzger, 86, of Trenton, went home to the Lord with family at his bedside and was reunited with his beloved wife, Carol, and his...
    Schools & Education
    Mater Dei Student of the Week
    March 27, 2026
    Congratulations to senior Ethan Wheelan, our Student of the Week for the week of March 23. In his nomination, industrial education teacher Mr. Mark...
    Betty Renth Charitable Foundation Scholarship Scholarship...
    March 27, 2026
    The Betty Renth Charitable Foundation is offering a four (4) year $10,000.00 annual scholarships to five (5) individuals who are seniors from the following high schools:...
    Scholarship Opportunity
    March 27, 2026
    The Trenton Chamber of Commerce is offering two $500 scholarships to high school seniors planning to attend college, a trade school, or enter military service after...
    Time Marches On...
    TIME MARCHES ON...
    March 27, 2026
    -1906- Born to Rev. Brunner and wife a daughter Sunday. The miners of the South and West mines are out since Saturday pending the settlement of the signing of the scale of...
    TIME MARCHES ON...
    March 20, 2026
    -1906- The members of the Trenton Turnverein gave a private euchere and dance Saturday night which was well attended and enjoyed by all present. Of the ladies Mrs. F....
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