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September 23, 2026

SAVVY SENIOR: Helping an Aging Parent Manage Their Money

September 24, 2026

Dear Savvy Senior, Since my dad passed away last year, my 82-year-old mother has struggled to keep up with her bills. She’s proud and insists on doing things herself, but I...

AUSTIN AND KAREN Wilkerson led their team, Austin’s Crown
Chasers, with royal style.

A Royal Day for the 20th Annual Buddy Walk

September 24, 2026

A hot day didn’t stop the Royal Celebration at Northside Park in Breese for the 20th Annual Community Link Buddy Walk on Saturday, September 19....

The Cracker Barrel

September 24, 2026

Congrats to Lynn and Dave Meddows on becoming grandparents on September 10 to a grandson, Coleman Allen Becker.... Steve Lodes scored 100 total...

Pritzker’s Record: Illinois Unemployment Rate Averages 3rd Highest...

September 24, 2026

Since J.B. Pritzker became governor in 2019, Illinois’ unemployment rate has trended above the national average. The average rate in Illinois was 5.4% from January 2019,...

JODI STREICH, DIRECTOR of mental health services, and Iris Udasin, medical director, at the World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence at Rutgers. –Photo by Jeff Arban/Rutgers University

Twenty-Five Years Later, the 9/11 Health Crisis Continues to Impact...

September 11, 2026

A quarter of a century after nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the events that took place on September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center...

IL Public Notice

Litteken

September 24, 2026

Kenny J. Wellen, age 69, of Albers, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 18, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born February 22, 1957, in Breese, a son...

September 24, 2026

Colonel (Ret.) Melvin R. Barrett, age 86, of Trenton, IL, was called home by the Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Mel was born January 12, 1940,...

Dennis Beckmann

September 11, 2026

Dennis N. Beckmann, 78, of Germantown, died August 31, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 16, 1948, in Breese, son of Alvin H. and Dolores Beckmann, nee...

Schools & Education

Wesclin High School Students of the Month

September 24, 2026

Athletics Organizations - Owen PadfieldI am proud to nominate Owen for Senior of the Month. He’s a hard worker who gives his best effort day in and...

KC Expands Special Education Training for Area Teachers

September 24, 2026

Kaskaskia College is expanding opportunities for area educators to gain the qualifications needed to teach and support students with disabilities while helping local...

Wesclin Athletic Boosters Field Preview

September 24, 2026

WESCLIN ATHLETIC BOOSTERS and invited guests enjoyed a preview of the new Warrior Stadium last Friday afternoon. Guests were among the first to...

8th Grade soccer

September 16, 2026

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Maura Wessel, while Haiden
Mueller

Lady Warriors Volleyball Hustle For Wins

September 11, 2026

Varsity Volleyball triumphantly won their home opener against Chester 25- 17 and 25-16. Lady Warriors went on to conquer Gibault after 3 sets,...

Time Marches On...

TIME MARCHES ON...

September 24, 2026

-1906- A son was born to Hugo Lanter and wife Tuesday and daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Helinger on Wednesday and to John Helmann and wife on Tuesday. Daniel...

TIME MARCHES ON...

September 11, 2026

-1906-Tony Witt finished his last job of threshing for the season at the home of Richard Rouse and placed his machine in the shed until next season. Mrs. Tonina Carr is...

Anthony's

S&S Tree

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