Hilma Annette Stover
Hilma Annette Stover, 84, Bluff Springs, died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at McDonough District Hospital. She was born September 3, 1937 in Lake Mills, IA, the daughter of George…
June 2022
Raymond Clyde “Ray” Goben
Raymond Clyde “Ray” Goben, Jr, 71, Beardstown, died Thursday, June 23, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born December 9, 1950 in Kilbourne, the son of Raymond…
Virginia welcomes new principal
Virginia School Board welcomed Jake Stewart as the new Jr. High School Principal at their June 20th meeting for the 2022-23 school year. Stewart has… Login to continue reading Login…
Beyond the Rusty Gate
By Kay Brown Do you remember bad times in high school? One day four of us decided to skip school, two guys who were seniors… Login to continue reading Login…
Trivia Too
By Roy Roberts It was in high school that I met Christine, and this story reminds me of us. A young man was staring… Login to continue reading Login…
Bits & Pieces
By Sally Lael It was the summer of 1996 and I was about to be a first time Grandma. My son, Thad and his wife,… Login to continue reading Login…
Calendar of Events
Beardstown Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Fish Fry Fund-raiser beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 1st at the Beardstown Fire Department, 1119… Login to continue reading Login…
Bread of Love
July 4 – July 8 Monday- Holiday Tuesday- Ham & macaroni & cheese casserole, green beans, spinach salad, fresh orange, dinner roll, milk Wednesday-Sweet &… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back
By Leigh Morris We’ll begin the next leg of our journey on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad’s now abandoned line from Concord through Chapin,… Login to continue reading Login…
Community Fireworks set for the 4th at Roy Roberts Park
The Beardstown Community Fireworks Committee is making final preparations for the July 4th fireworks display at Roy Roberts Park. Dick Jokisch, Committee Chairman, said “this… Login to continue reading Login…