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By Carmen Ensinger For the first time in at least the last two decades, Carrollton City Council will have an Animal Control Committee.

By Steven Spencer The Jersey County Board approved two changes to the Tourism Ordinance that affect short-term rentals at their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9.

By Carmen Ensinger White Hall sewer customers need to brace themselves for another increase on their sewer bill as the White Hall City Council approved a graduated usage rate that will increase the sewer rate of customers. This increase, however, is far less than the increase that came in April.

By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Despite historically large milk supplies, dairy markets have improved, supported by export strength and a major shift in demand toward dairy proteins. Growth in products like ultra-filtered milk, high-protein yogurt, whey ingredients and ready-to-drink protein beverages has fundamentally changed the value mix within dairy markets, according to American Farm Bureau Federation…

By Ken Johnson, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator With the arrival of warm, wet weather, mosquitoes are becoming more prevalent. Unfortunately, this can turn relaxing evenings outdoors into a constant battle against these buzzing and biting insects. Fortunately, there are several steps we can take to prevent mosquito bites while enjoying the outdoors. Understanding…

Scott County employees gathered on the courthouse steps Monday, June 1 for a photo in the spirit of America’s semiquincentennial. “This is the first picture that we’re aware of with employees, office holders, and department heads in 187 years. One possible exception could be a photo from the mid-1800s outside the first courthouse,” Eric Tuey,…

Whew, it’s been hot! Recently I had to make a dessert to take to a friend’s, and I did not want to turn on the oven. So I dug through my recipes and found these two recipes. The first one is a luscious but light dessert, perfect for after a big meal.