West Carroll's Emma Randecker is headed back to the IHSA Class 1A state track meet that begins on Thursday, May 22, at ...

THOMSON—The Thomson Depot Museum is kicking off its annual season with an open house and building dedication from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 24.

Historically, athletic eyewear was mostly relegated to high-impact sports—goggles for the slopes, wraparounds and shields for ...

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the people who generously gave prize items and their time for our Timber Lake Playhouse Trivia Night. First of all, Manny's Pizza for ...

(NewsUSA) - Auto insurance costs have risen significantly over the last few years. This can be attributed to several factors, including higher repair costs associated with new vehicle technology, the ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa—Linda J. Bielema, 79, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Albany and Mount Carroll, died Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Genesis Clarissa C. Cook Hospice in Bettendorf, Iowa. A funeral service ...

MOUNT CARROLL—Francis Joseph Hawk, 85, of Mount Carroll, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at ...

Thank you, Carroll County. Our annual Spring Fundraiser was a huge success. We netted $5,337.89. With the help of our generous donors, volunteers and community supporters, we served nearly 700 meals — ...

SAVANNA—Violet Merryman, 85, of Savanna, and formerly of Mount Carroll, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. A funeral service was held Saturday ...

As we wrap up National Volunteer Appreciation Month, I'd like to take a moment to shine a spotlight on a very special group of volunteers in our local communities — our Carroll County 4-H volunteers.

The West Carroll School Board held a brief re-organizational meeting following its regular board meeting on Wednesday, April 23. Supt. Dave Gilliland administered the oath of office to re-elected ...

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) will soon be voted on in the Senate. The House of Representatives passed it by a narrow vote of 220-208. But why? It is unnecessary legislation.