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Close wasn't good enough — a Purple Rider defender came close to stopping Triopia's Michael Burns on a touchdown run, but all he was able to grab was a handful of air.

Spiderman

Spiderman just chillin' on a ledge in Beardstown — Spiderman was a big hit during the Chamber of Commerce trick or treat event in downtown Beardstown as he entertained on-lookers outside the Riverside Insurance Agency at 2nd and Washington Streets (... more

Making a lane

Making a lane — Triopia’s Ben Stanberry (55) and Alec Coil (42) each put Arcola Purple Rider defenders on their backsides to leave a huge lane for Trojan running back Zach Thompson to run through on his way to a big gain.

Growing up is optional

Growing up is optional — Growing older may be mandatory, but one is never too old to dress up for Halloween. Beardstown’s Harriett Lee is a living example, who at age 94, still dons costumes every year. Patrons at the Golden Age Center were... more

I do solemnly swear —

I do solemnly swear — Kevin Murray of Rushville was officially sworn in as Beardstown’s new police chief at Tuesday night’s Beardstown City Council meeting. Mayor Leslie Harris announced that she had officially terminated former Police Chief Shane... more

There's a new Judge and Sheriff in town

There’s a new Judge and Sheriff in town — T. J. Wessel and Devron Ohrn celebrate their respective election victories as Cass County’s new resident circuit judge and sheriff. Wessel defeated Luke Thomas by a final tally of 2,634-1,955, while Ohrn... more

Photo Galleries

Meredosia Bridge demolition Aug. 29, 2018

The old Route 104 Bridge across the Illinois River at Meredosia was demolished with a thunderous explosion Wednesday morning Aug. 29. Photos by Brian DeLoche.

Welcome Home 3637th Supply Maintenance Company

9-10 year old girls Little Leage Softball District 17 Champions

Ashland Summer Days

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Dorothy J. “Dot” Lancaster

Thu, 11/08/2018 - 13:49 Casscounty2

Dorothy J. “Dot” Lancaster, 96, of Beardstown died Friday, Nov. 2, at Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

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Doris Haber-Rakovsky

Thu, 11/08/2018 - 13:47 Casscounty2

Doris Haber-Rakovsky, 97, of Venice FL, formerly of Rushville, passed away at 6:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Manor Care in Venice, FL.

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Wessel, Ohrn win County Judge, Sheriff races

Thu, 11/08/2018 - 13:43 Casscounty2

Cass County voters went to the polls Tuesday and lifted T.J. Wessel and Devron Ohrn to decisive victories in the races for Resident Circuit Court Judge and Cass County Sheriff.

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Local woman files lawsuit against Beardstown officer

Thu, 11/08/2018 - 13:41 Casscounty2

A local woman has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against a Beardstown police officer in connection with an October 2017 incident.

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Kevin Murray appointed Beardstown police chief

Thu, 11/08/2018 - 13:40 Casscounty2

The Beardstown City Council Tuesday night voted 6 to 2 in favor of confirming the appointment of Kevin Murray as chief of police.

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Cardinals end Tigers’ season with 54-35 road win

Wed, 10/31/2018 - 14:35 Casscounty2

It was a shoot-out at the OK Corral until the BHS Tigers (8-2) ran out of bullets.

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Trojans skin Buffaloes 33-14

Wed, 10/31/2018 - 14:32 Casscounty2

The Triopia Trojans got a 220-yard performance from Zach Thompson, plus three touchdowns, enroute to a 33-14 win over Georgetown-Ridge Farm and moved on to a Round Two matchup with Arcola at Don Ke

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Cass Rural Water District considers providing water for confinement operation

Wed, 10/31/2018 - 14:30 Casscounty2

Cass Rural Water District may become the water supplier for the Grigsby hog facility in northeastern Cass County. CRWD and Grigsby are negotiating the terms of such a supply.