Focus on Faith
By Jarrett Wells Pastor, 1st United Methodist Church I receive every morning an emailed devotional reading called The Daily Text that I use as… Login to continue reading Login…
June 2021
Jayne Craven Caldwell
Jayne Craven Caldwell, 99, died June 15, 2021 in Camarillo, CA. She was born December 31, 1921 in Beardstown, to Velma Hope Bridgman Craven and Charles R. Craven. She…
Rebecca L. Maltby
November 28, 1944 – June 18, 2021 Rebecca L. Maltby, 76, of Bucklin, MO, died Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home in Bucklin. She was born in…
Jean Mahnken
Celebration of Life Jean Mahnken, 89, formerly of Beardstown, died Wednesday Aug. 26, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Pembroke Pines, FL. Jean’s family will host a Celebration…
Betty Ann Kaesberg
Betty Ann (Dupoy) Kaesberg, 73, died on June 19, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee in the comfort of her beloved companion, Rick Portwood. She was born on July 24,1947…
Janet Elaine Spears
Janet Elaine Spears, 74, Beardstown, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at her home. She was born September 27, 1946 in Beardstown, the daughter of Oliver Andrew and Jewel…
Beardstown Police News
Jesse W. Parrish, 55, Beardstown, was cited June 7 for violation of bail bond and given a notice to appear. Steve D. Herter, … Login to continue reading Login…
Virginia Board discusses CEO program
Superintendent Gary DePatis discussed the CEO program at the Virginia School Board Monday night. A representative of Midland Insitute who wants to begin… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, 1. Wonder how many people handled a trophy before the recipient kissed it? 2. Wonder even more how the presenter and… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back
Among the more interesting Illinois governors is Richard Yates, a Republican who served as the state’s chief executive during the Civil War. To… Login to continue reading Login…