The Highland Arts Council is seeking young artists to participate in Youth Arts Expo on Sunday, April 19 at the Highland Masonic Lodge. Visual artists, musicians,...

I am part of the Illinois Judges Association In-School Committee. We create and prepare different programs for judges to present in schools through...

THE TRENTON SUN MADE IT to the lighting of the cauldron in Milan, Italy! Thanks to long-time subscribers Leslie and Mitch Conley from New Baden.

-1906- Fred W. Woratzeck of St. Louis was married to Miss Kate Specht, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Specht, living east of this city. J. Wittig and daughter Ione left for...

Amid concerns about data centers’ impact on prices, electricity supplies and the environment, two Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill to regulate new projects in...

Do you enjoy putting together puzzles and love a little fun competition? Then join us at the New Baden Public Library on Tuesday, March 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. for our annual...

Jeanne A. Varel, age 67, of Bartelso, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her home. She was born November 22, 1958, in Belleville, a...

Matthew Gerard “Blue” Schumacher, 67, of St. Rose, died February 15, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. He was born June 15, 1958, son of Clarence and Lidwina (nee...

David G. Wilken, age 79, of Trenton, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 4, 1946, in...

MATER DEI IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR STUDENTS OF THE QUARTER for the second quarter: (front, l-r) freshmen Emma Heiligenstein and Dane...

Congratulations to senior Sylvia Heiligenstein, our Student of the Week for the week of February 16. In his nomination, computer science teacher...

Six high school seniors will each earn a scholarship valued at $1,500 through the 2026 ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship program. This program is sponsored by ISL Education...

The wins and losses at this point, do not really matter in girls’ basketball. The Lady Warriors will end the season with a winning record. It will...

THE 8TH GRADE LADY WARRIORS basketball team traveled to Rend Lake last Thursday for the state championship game of the Class L SIJHSAA tournament....

-1906- H.W. Cadwalder of the Peters Cartridge Co. gave an exhibition of rifle shooting near the Brefeld Hardware Co.’s store Tuesday afternoon. A new bank will open at...