The Mount Carroll Ministerial Association would like to express its gratitude to everyone who gave to the Miles of Coins, or who took a gift tag, or who donated food for the baskets. A huge thank you ...

It's great to see mention of Prairie Edge 4-H Club and election of officers 70 years ago in a recent Days Gone By column in the Mirror-Democrat. It was an Ag club and at that time there were two types ...

SAVANNA—John "Jack" Allen Noble, 85, of Savanna, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Visitation will be held beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, ...

David Hanson's latest diatribe (Jan. 15-16 MD and TJ) against Joe Biden's presidency merits a reply. His subjective view that Biden deserves to be ranked among the worst presidents ever is ridiculous, ...

LANARK—Lorraine Ann Feltmeyer, 91, of Lanark, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and the kind of sparkle that made every room ...

SAVANNA—Peter "Pete" Soppe, 63, of Savanna, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at home. Pete was a straight-shooter, a proud Navy veteran, and a devoted family man. He loved the simple ...

MOUNT CARROLL—Gordon "Corky" Roach Jr., of Mount Carroll, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. A memorial visitation to honor his ...

PRINCETON—Joseph Leroy Cartwright, 61, of Princeton, lovingly known as Joe, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on Nov. 11, 1963, in Morrison, ...

LANARK—Verneice Velma (Schultz) Turner, 81, of Lanark, died on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Sterling. Verneice was born on Dec. 26, 1943, in rural Shannon, daughter of Floyd and Hazel (Dean) Schultz. She ...

Recently, there has been some local attention given to Representative McCombie's trip to Israel. With no disrespect to Representative McCombie, who is an honorable person, I believe the overriding ...

SAVANNA—Timothy Dean Schoenig, 72, of Savanna, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. Born on Feb. 21,1952, in Clinton, Iowa, to Ronald and Mary Jane ...

The schedule for the 18th Annual Manny’s Shootout has been announced. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18, at West Carroll Middle School in Mount Carroll. 1-West Carroll vs. Easton Valley ...