May 2024

Letters to Editor

This has been a very difficult time for myself and many other locally elected civil servants in our community. Your local township or village board members are not professionals in administration. They are regular citizens who have chosen to lend their time and effort to local governance which has meant spending countless hours researching and learning about their job and its responsibilities. Most are grossly under compensated for their time but money isnt why they do it. They are your neighbors who have families, work at local businesses, and volunteer their time to community efforts.
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5 healthy habits you should be doing

Jessica Brewer, MSN, Personal Trainer So, you want to start living healthier but you’re not sure where exactly to start, or you’ve already been exercising and eating healthy, but you feel like there’s more you could add to your wellness routine. Whatever the case is for you, these are my TOP 5 healthy habits to ensure optimal health and wellness.
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How can I tell if my child has measles?

Q: My husband and I have three children under the age of 6 years and, for various reasons, have been reluctant to have our children receive vaccinations against various childhood diseases. However, we’re becoming increasingly concerned about reports of measles outbreaks in different parts of the country and we’ve been reevaluating that stance.
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Update and Clarifications on Rock River Township Board

Three members of the Rock River Township Board abruptly resigned at the regular meeting of the Township Board on April 16, 2024. Clerk Maria Strand, Treasurer Annie Dunn, and Trustee Trevor Case submitted resignation letters at the meeting, citing concerted and organized harassment, abuse, and false accusations directed at board members. The three detailed personal attacks and confrontation in public venues throughout the Chatham and Rock River area which has repeatedly disrupted board meetings and resulted in unnecessary expense and increased workload for township officials.
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