Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Beardstown Exchange Club is an important player in the “village” that raises each child by promoting the well-being, self-esteem, and academic, athletic,… Login to continue reading Login…
April 2022
Trivia Too
By Roy Roberts On Saturday, it could have been tabbed as the championship game, North Carolina’s win over Duke! Happy for the winners, tough for… Login to continue reading Login…
Beyond the Rusty Gate
By Kay Brown I used to hunt mushrooms but I wasn’t good at it. I used to eat them too, but I don’t any more.… Login to continue reading Login…
Editorial Another exmple of election year, unfunded mandates
By Bill Mitchell I just love it when politicians stick their noses where they shouldn’t be. Most recently, a bill will require school districts to… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back Clang, clang, clang went the trolley
By Leigh Morris If the 19th century was the era of the steam railroad, then many were certain the 20th century would belong to the… Login to continue reading Login…
Bread of Love Menu
April 18-22 Monday – BBQ pork chop on bun, pit beans, spinach salad, melon, milk Tuesday – Chicken & noodles, havard beets, cole slaw, mandarin… Login to continue reading Login…
Calendar of Events
Illinois Valley Shrine Club will have a fish fry on April 15 11:00-1:00 at the Nook in Beardstown. Catfish fillet with all the trimmings will… Login to continue reading Login…
County Board considers tire drop off program
By Valerie Pratt The Cass County Board discussed the possibility of a tire drop off program at their regular meeting Monday. The program would cost… Login to continue reading Login…
Beardstown approves new liquor license class
By Jason Brockschmidt The Beardstown City Council approved an ordinance amending Beardstown City Code Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages, at their April 5 meeting. The amendment… Login to continue reading Login…
Police chief’s departure leads to rancor
By Michael Kloppenburg Angry Virginia residents aired grievance concerning the Virginia Police Department, the County Sheriff’s Office, and County Dispatch at Monday night’s Virginia City… Login to continue reading Login…