A new face in a familiar place
Wed, 08/15/2018 - 16:08
Casscounty2
It’s not uncommon for anyone walking past Tyson’s Barbershop in Beardstown to receive a friendly wave from the barber behind the chair.
BHS Hodge-Podge sports from times gone bye
Wed, 08/15/2018 - 16:04
Casscounty2
I was going through some files the other day and I came across some reflections on BHS Sports from out-of-the-past dug out by Roy Roberts.
Dickson Mounds to host bluegrass festival
Wed, 08/15/2018 - 16:02
Casscounty2
Dickson Mounds Museum near Lewistown is hosting the first annual Lloyd Loar’s Hometown Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sinkhole discovered behind Meredosia school
Wed, 08/15/2018 - 16:00
Casscounty2
A sinkhole has been discovered behind the Meredosia/Chambersburg High School. School board members were informed of the matter at their August meeting held earlier this month.
Governor signs bill to enhance services for senior citizens
Wed, 08/15/2018 - 15:59
Casscounty2
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed bills Monday to increase Illinois seniors’ access to high-speed internet and provide more convenience with permanent identification cards.
Dixie L. Prather
Wed, 08/15/2018 - 15:57
Casscounty2
Dixie L. Prather, 68, of Camden passed away at 9:41 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
Bette J. Lybarger
Wed, 08/15/2018 - 15:56
Casscounty2
Bette J. Lybarger, 92, of Beardstown, formerly of Browning, passed away at 10:07 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Heritage Health in Beardstown.
Jack Dean Russell
Wed, 08/15/2018 - 15:55
Casscounty2
Jack Dean Russell, 82, of Rushville died Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Heritage Health in Mt. Sterling.
Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.
Portia R. “Pooch” Zillion
Wed, 08/15/2018 - 15:54
Casscounty2
Portia R. “Pooch” Zillion, 91, of Beardstown died Monday, Aug. 13, at Heritage Health in Beardstown.
The genealogy of the Son of Man can be traced to the beginning
Wed, 08/15/2018 - 15:50
Casscounty2
I’ve known quite a few people who have studied and documented their genealogy. Some have gone back as far as the 1500s. Five hundred years is a lot of generations to research.
Lake Bloomington’s Stephanie is such a dear deer
Wed, 08/15/2018 - 15:48
Casscounty2
As often as I have had an automobile collision with a deer, I still think they are the most attractive animals.
From bad to worse, then a miracle
Wed, 08/15/2018 - 15:46
Casscounty2
Despite the enormous problems created by Illinois' first State Bank in 1821, the legislature in its infinite wisdom created a second State Bank in the 1830s.