The primary facts are that you not only own a home in Marengo, Ill., but you filed for and received a Homestead Exemption for lower property taxes. As you know, to qualify for that exemption you ...

Food baskets and gifts can be picked up at curbside in the alley behind the Methodist church on Dec. 13 from 9-11 a.m. Financial donations to support these programs and to provide assistance ...

Thank you so very much to all who helped make our Timber Lake Playhouse trivia contest a success. First of all, thanks to Manny's for letting us use the banquet room. It is perfect for trivia. We ...

MOUNT CARROLL—William "Bill" R. Hawk, of Mount Carroll, passed away at the age of 88 at the University of Wisconsin Madison Hospital on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. Cremation rites will be accorded. Born on ...

Through the efforts of the Friends of the Mount Carroll District Library and library staff, excellence in programming with notable speakers, poetry slam and a talented array of musicians was offered ...

There will be a voucher given for a Savanna Christmas dinner this year. I am hopeful to be able to give what I have given in the past, namely a ham or turkey, 5 lbs of potatoes, up to a gallon of milk ...

It's my pleasure to acknowledge Bob Watson, owner and editor of the Carroll County Mirror-Democrat and Savanna Times-Journal for his loyalty and impartial dedication in the belief of "freedom of ...

Kudos to Barb Alexander for her letter to the editor last week. She accomplished in 62 words what would have taken me several hundred while putting David Hanson in his place and using his word to ...

THOMSON—York Township is honoring the brave men and women who have served the country with a special banner display throughout the village. Personalized banners featuring local military service ...

WINNEBAGO—Tracy L. Marsh, Jr., 79, of Winnebago, formerly of Mount Carroll, passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Born Oct. 20, 1945, in Melrose Park, Ill., the son of Muriel (Broberg) and Tracy Lee ...

In regard to David Hanson’s most recent letter, I’ve always enjoyed big words, and have a relatively large vocabulary, but Mr. Hanson “got” me with “logorrheic”. I admit I had to Google it! It is ...

MOUNT CARROLL—Abram (Abe) Tonon Rosenberg of Mount Carroll died on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. He was only 41 years old. Born in Park Ridge, Ill., on Aug. 31, 1984, his sweet disposition and unusual ...