Heidi Deininger has more than 20 years of experience in education. Most recently, she has served as the principal of Oregon ...

Mr. Krull seems to find fault with most of our city's staff, especially the city council and the mayor. His Letter to the Editor (‘MC city government questions are asked’ – Feb. 19-20 MDTJ) was too ...

Wrecking ball reform and revenge politics do nothing for working families, not to mention the irresponsible gutting of critical health, environmental and safety regulations.

Cutting staff only works when there is not enough work to keep them busy. Even then it may not make since. Cutting staff in the emergency room because you are not busy doesn't make sense. When you ...

The decline of the American Republic has begun apparently, what the 49.8% of the voters who elected the incompetent sociopath wanted. All we know is the next four years will be chaotic, unstable and ...

If you are allowed to apply for citizenship it is a long and expensive process. The cost to become a citizen is at least $10,000-plus. During this time you pay taxes, Social Security and Medicare but ...

I'm curious why the city clerk and attorney are advocating for a private contractor? More importantly, why is the city clerk questioning the judgment of elected officials. (See YouTube Yes, the city ...

MOUNT CARROLL—West Carroll is hosting a Class 1A boys regional basketball tournament with the state tournament series getting underway next week.

SAVANNA—On Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, the world lost a remarkable woman, Pamela Goss, who passed away at 70 in Savanna. Born in Rockford on March 4, 1954, Pamela lived her life rooted in a deep ...

SAVANNA—Michael Thomas Nesbitt, 80, a lifelong resident of Savanna, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at the Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. He was born July 10, 1944, in Clinton, Iowa, the ...