The Clinton County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Program will host a Family Feud–style game night, “Feud Night Live”, on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the...

Christmas is only two weeks away and that means holiday family meals are being planned. There are approximately 40 families in our area that need help putting food on the...

Trenton’s city council executed light business in about five minutes Monday night, the body’s last meeting of 2025. Mayor Dave Brandmeyer announced that, with no pressing...

The Highland Police Department announces the arrest of Aaron B. Becker (Male, 38 yoa) of Trenton after a warrant was issued by the Madison County...

Trenton’s city council last week announced the basic parameters for a new police chief to replace the retiring Chris Joellenbeck, who will step aside next year. Council...

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announces the return of the Illinois Product Holiday Market to Downtown Springfield. The market will be held on December 5, 6,...

Rich A. Toennies, 80, of Damiansville, died December 6, 2025. He was born March 1, 1945, in Damiansville, the son of the late Alphonse and Frances (née Fuehne)...

Cleo M. Eversgerd, 101, of Trenton, died December 1, 2025, at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born September 15, 1924, in Bartelso, daughter of Bernard and Elizabeth...

Harold “Steve” S. Cheney, Sr., 74, of New Baden, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born on August 9, 1951, in St....

Congratulations to junior Andrew Sinnock, our Student of the Week for the week of December 8. In her nomination, math teacher Miss Cheryl Sackett...

-1905- Admission to Turner Hall New Year’s night: 20¢; children under 12 years of age: 10¢. A Grand Mask Ball will be given at Naegele’s Hall, New Baden, Saturday evening....

-1905- A few friends gathered at the home of Seb Schmidt Monday evening to help him celebrate his birthday, reaching his sixtieth milestone. All enjoyed a few pleasant...