Tax Levy Approved at PLT #3 School Board Meeting
Due to a proposed tax levy increase, a Truth in Taxation hearing was held before the regular meeting of the PLT #3 Board of Education on Monday, December 15th.
ISP Troop 2 Announces Results of December Special Patrols
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 2 Commander, Captain Jasonn Dickey, has announced the results of two special patrols in December 2025.
Local Author to Hold Book Signing in January
The public is invited to attend a book signing and speaking event with local author Stark Wilson/Thomas Nance in January.
Commentary on the Season by Terry Gaskill of Tampico
Now I know why Laura Sue Gaskill Carlson was born on December 21st!
Red Cross Urges Holiday Cooking and Decorating Safety to Prevent Home Fires
Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations.
Don’t Want a DUI? Sleigh the Holidays with a Sober Ride so You Won’t Spend Time Behind Bars
This holiday season, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies are joining forces for the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
Obituary-Leland C. Swanson
Leland Conrad Swanson, age 90, of Fulton, passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL.
Obituary-George R. Branson
George Branson, 77, of Deer Grove, IL died Friday, December 19, 2025 at his home.
Obituary-Marion “Todd” Saathoff
Marion Todd Saathoff, 64, of Moline, IL, died Thursday, December 18, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
Obituary-Marilyn J. Melton
Marilyn June Melton, 89, of Erie, IL, died Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL.