SubZero, an Argentine black and white Tegu catches are ride on Seth Butner’s back at the Nortonville Public Library. by Bridget Weishaar Scales and tails and fangs, oh my! Most people would…
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1533 designs studio offers one-of-a-kind art pieces
Dawn Wagner, owner of 1533 designs, sits at the easel with her next creation while previously painted pieces adorn the studio walls. by Bridget Weishaar Have a friend who is hard to…
Early deadline this week!
Just one last shortened deadline for the year!Please have all news and ad copy to the office by 10 a.m. this Thursday, Dec. 29, for the Jan. 5, 2023, edition.You can reach…
District 11 EMS will cease operations Jan. 1
While the district will still provide basic first responder service,the county will handle all transports by Holly Allen Following a unanimous vote by the District 11 fire board Dec. 13, it has…
GoFundMe raises nearly $22,000 for
family of teen injured while hunting
Cash Stein A Jefferson County teen is recovering after being shot in the head during a hunting trip Nov. 27. Cash Stein, 15, was on a goose hunting trip with a group…
Sweet and savory come to McLouth
Photo by Bridget WeishaarBonny Mabary, owner of The Town Clipper, stands with her sister, Betty Stevens, and husband, Ed, behind the counter of The Sweet Life. The trio now splits the space…
Walbridge wins county commission seat
Doug Walbridge (Republican) has won the race for Jefferson County’s district 1 county commission seat. Ousting the independent Lynn Luck, who previously was a Republican as well. Lynn Luck (Ind.) * 1170…
Luck aims to retain seat on commission
Lynn Luck, who has been a commissioner for 18 years, is running for reelection as an independent after switching her party affiliation from Republican last year. In an interview with The Oskaloosa…
Walbridge looks to replace Luck on commission
Doug Walbridge, who has previously been on the McLouth City Council and the McLouth Board of Education, is the Republican running for Jefferson County’s first district seat on the county commission. Walbridge…
Perry-Lecompton railroad crossing to be closed Nov. 6 & 7
The railroad crossing in Perry on Lecompton Road will be closed Nov. 6 and 7 by Union Pacific for work on the crossing, Jefferson County Public Works Director Ben Domann said to…