The cost of goods and services has risen considerably in recent years. Food and fuel costs garner considerable attention, but utilities also are...

For many families, hospice care will become one of the most important and personal forms of care they will ever encounter. The topic can be difficult to approach. Many...

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m getting ready to start my Social Security retirement benefits and have two children at home, ages 17 and 15. I’ve heard they may also be eligible for...

The weather is cooling, the leaves are changing, and harvest has begun. Fall is finally here, just in time for the New Baden 22nd Annual Chili and Soup Cook Off and 12th...

BOB CROW OF TRENTON participated in the Illinois Senior Games on October 3 at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Park in Chandlerville, IL. Bob was...

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: October 15, 2026 – December 7, 2026. Beneficiaries can change or sign up for Medicare Advantage and Part D...

The Clinton County Historical Society will show the 1944 mystery thriller, “Laura”, on Friday, October 16, at its museum, 1091 Franklin Street, in Carlyle. Starring Vincent...

The New Baden American Legion Post is hosting a Veterans Outreach Afternoon (1600-1900) sponsored by the Veterans Assistance Commission of Clinton County (VACCC). The U.S....

The next meeting of the Clinton County Historical society will be on Monday, October 12, at 6:30 p.m. at its museum, 1091 Franklin Street, in Carlyle. Enjoy an evening with...

The Trenton Chamber of Commerce invites kids to the 8th annual Trick-or-Treat in downtown Trenton on Friday, October 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. The route...

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...

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....

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

The Clinton County Historical society is hosting a vintage market on Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be held at its museum, 1091 Franklin Street, in...

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m planning to move later this year to be closer to my youngest son and his family. I’ve lived in the same state for decades,...