Author: Sarah Hanviriyapunt

IL Department on Aging Tips for Winter Weather Preparedness Health hazards to be aware of during the winter that could affect older adults Springfield, IL – To prepare for the dangers of the winter weather storms predicted over the next few days, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) today urged older Illinoisans and their families to recognize that winter poses a special threat to seniors and has compiled a list of tips and signs to look out for to avoid serious safety and health complications. The environmental conditions during winter in Illinois poses a health risk to all residents,...

Perdue Foods LLC Recalls Simplysmart Organics Gluten Free Chicken Nugget Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Class I Recall 002-2019 Health Risk: HighJan 17, 2019 Congressional and Public Affairs Selena Kremer (202) 720-9113 Press@fsis.usda.gov WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2019 – Perdue Foods, LLC, a Perry, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 68,244 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken nugget products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically wood, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat chicken nugget items were produced on Oct. 25, 2018. The following product is subject to recall: [View Labels(PDF only)]...

Toys for Tots 2018 Year End Totals $3,646.00 was collected in Carroll County; this number includes cash, checks and online donations. $1,000 Grant awarded by ShopKo. $4,646.00 was the total amount received from Carroll County Residents in 2018. A Total of 1,003 Toys were Collected in Carroll County 143 Books were Collected in Carroll County 725 Stocking Stuffers in Carroll County 996 Toys were donated by Various Toy Companies which Sponsor Corporate Toys for Tots 421 Toys and Books were Purchased with Carroll County Donation. 170 Stocking Stuffers were Purchased with Carroll County Donations. Grand Total of Toys Distributed...

Toys for Tots 2018 Campaign Was a Huge Success! On behalf of Carroll County Toys for Tots 2018 Campaign I would or Regina would like to thank everyone in our Wonderful Community For all there generosity and kindness throughout the Christmas season. Thank you, to each and every one of you, who gave the Children and Families in our Community have a Very Merry Christmas! From each one of your donations of toys, books, stuffed animals etc. and put it in our drop box locations- to monetary donation such as cash, checks and online donation to- all the participating...

The Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) Foundation is offering a total of $36,500 in grant money to public school educators (Pre-K through 12) for special classroom projects statewide.  Please see the enclosed flyer for all the details.  This flyer will be included in the Illinois Principals Association’s upcoming e-mail news publication.  In order to apply for the grant, public school educators must download, complete, and submit the application online from the IRTA website (www.irtaonline.org). Applications must be submitted by June 1, 2019. All public school educators are invited and encouraged to apply for this grant money. If you have...

A date has been set for the Elizabeth Rath Benefit here in the Naaman Diehl Auditorium.  We will be hosting the event on Sunday, February 24th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will be having a BBQ lunch for a donation.  Along with the lunch, there will also be a silent auction.  If you are not able to stay and join us for lunch, there will be carryouts available as well. Watch for details of some of the silent auction items.  2018 was a trying year for ag, but it also had some legislative successes.  Here are a...

01/02/19 at 2:26 pm Timothy S Morris, 50 of Livingston WI, was arrested by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office on a Contempt warrant. Morris was able to post bond and released with a court date. 01/03/19 at 8:44 am Brian M Singletary, 46 of Savanna, was arrested by the Savanna Police Department for Driving on a suspended license. Bond was set at $1,500.00 10% applies. Singletary was able to post bond and was released with a court date. 01/04/19 at 2:47 am Lisa A Tripp, 35 of Clinton IA, was arrested by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office for Possession...

FDIC Consumer News – August 2018 Fall is an exciting time for many college students. Making new friends and settling into a new environment can be fun, but it also comes with new responsibilities. Whether it’s your first year in college or you are a returning student, adjusting to new classes, studying, trying to fit in social activities, and figuring out your finances can be overwhelming. So while you are off stretching your wings, here are some tips for stretching your wallet: 1 – Know your budget Knowing your budget puts you in charge of your money. This is...

BY GLORIA YODER As I contemplated on what areas to fill you in on this week, I thought, “Well, there’s not much I enjoy more than writing about family life.  In spite of the constant demands of motherhood, there really are more blessings than I could ever tell. Take 10-month-old Elijah, he’s just brimming with smiles, new accomplishments, and eight new teeth. Ya, even his whole rows of brand new teeth are a pure joy to me each day, not to mention his curly hair just like Daddy’s!. You should have seen the show in our living room last...

I have mentioned a few times that 2019 marks the 100th year of the Carroll County Farm Bureau. We will be doing various programs and events throughout the year. We will also be doing trivia, throwback pictures, and many other things as we reminisce the last 100 years. Now don’t shoot the messenger as our records are only as good as those who give us the information and I for one have certainly not been around as long as the Farm Bureau although it sometimes feels that way. This week, I am looking at who are oldest current members...

Kaleb LaRue, a student in Mrs. Blair’s 5th grade class at Eastland Elementary School, was chosen as the 5th grade winner of an essay contest held by the Daughters of the American Revolution Carroll/Jo Daviess Chapter. The topic of the essay was about the pros and cons of women’s suffrage and the impact it was having on society back in the 1900s. Kaleb will be recognized at a luncheon in February and his essay will go to the state level for judging. From there, he could possibly even move on to the division and then national...