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Sewer plant, derelict properties are top citizen concerns, says Trenton councilman

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 8:05 PM

Derelict houses and property and the status of the city’s new wastewater treatment plant are top of mind for Trenton residents, at least in Ward 2, alderman Andy Weh told fellow city council members Monday night, information he has gathered while circulating his petition for re-election.

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DK scraps plan for parking lot, drive-through expansion in face of residents’ complaints

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 8:02 PM

Michelle Maue of Dairy King withdrew last week the restaurant’s application to rezone the property located at 321 West Illinois Street in Trenton for the purpose of expanding her parking lot and drive-through facilities.

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Retired teachers award grant to Trenton Elementary classroom

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 7:59 PM

Megan Kehrer of Trenton Elementary has been awarded an Excellence in Education Grant from the Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation.

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Sports

Wesclin netters 2nd at Red Bud

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 7:51 PM

Jayvee Warriors runners-up at Greenville

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Wesclin golf places at Regionals

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 7:51 PM

The boys from the Wesclin Golf Team attended the Gibault 1A Regionals October 2.

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Wesclin hosts first ever Clinton County Marching Band Festival

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 7:41 PM

On September 30, all four schools in Clinton County gathered at Wesclin High School for the first ever Clinton County Marching Festival.

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Opinions

Joe's Corner

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 7:57 PM

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Mike’s Musings

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 7:56 PM

I am tempted to say that age is catching up with me, but these days it seems more like it has already caught me, and is currently having its way with me.

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Capitol Facts

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 7:54 PM

JB Pritzker was recently endorsed by Crain’s Chicago Business. Yes, you read that right.

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Obituaries

Bernard Hilmes

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 8:10 PM

Bernard F. “Bernie” Hilmes, age 83, of Carlyle passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

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Ralph Drees

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 8:10 PM

Ralph Raymond Drees, 58, of Trenton, died Monday, October 8, 2018 at his home.

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Jean Williams

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:05 AM

Jean Williams, 93, of Longview, Washington, died peacefully at home on September 4, 2018, following a brief illness..

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Donn B. Evans

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:05 AM

Donn B. Evans, 69, of Trenton, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon.

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Gary G. Hilmes

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:04 AM

Gary G. Hilmes, 60, of Trenton, died Saturday, September 15, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

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Patricia Ann Bugger

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 11:37 AM

Patricia Ann Bugger, 60, of Troy, died Sunday, September 9, 2018 at St. Clare Hospital, Fenton, Missouri, following a hard-fought battle with cancer.

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Miriam Carol Huelsmann

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 11:35 AM

Miriam Carol Huelsmann, 89, of Little River, South Carolina, formerly of Trenton, died Monday, July 23, 2018, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Evelyn B. Mallrich

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 11:32 AM

Evelyn B. Mallrich, 95, of Trenton, died Friday, September 7, 2018 at Trenton Village.

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CMSgt. Kenneth W. “Ken” Mullins

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 10:46 AM

CMSgt. Kenneth W. “Ken” Mullins, USAF, Ret., died Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Aviston Countryside Manor.

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Leander V. Schrage

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 10:45 AM

Leander V. Schrage, 91, of Breese, died Friday, August 31, 2018 at Carlyle Healthcare Center.

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Shirley N. Oller

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 10:42 AM

Shirley N. Oller, 93, of Trenton, died Thursday, August 30, 2018, at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab in Lebanon.

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David A. Schlautmann

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 10:42 AM

David A. Schlautmann, 79, of Germantown, died September 1, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

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