John W. Utter
John W. Utter, 87, Salina, KS, died Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was born in Beardstown to Roy and Ethel (Buescher) Utter, on June 3, 1935. He worked as a…
September 2022
Randy A. Gorsuch
Randy A. Gorsuch, 67, of Dunlap, died at 7:48 a.m. Friday, September 23, 2022 at his residence. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville assisted the family.
Tammy M. Stinson
Tammy M. Stinson, 61, Beardstown, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Sarah D. Culbertson Hospital in Rushville. Funeral services were held Monday, September 26, 2022. Colwell Memorial Home was in…
Focus on Faith
By Brian Kenney Asst. Pastor, Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, Jacksonville John 13:34-35: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as… Login to continue reading Login…
LLCC seeks literacy volunteers
Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) is seeking volunteers to assist adults in improving their reading, math, writing and/or English language skills. Tutoring can be provided… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back
By Leigh Morris About the time of the American Revolution, the Roman Catholic presence in Central Illinois rapidly diminished, creating a religious vacuum that would… Login to continue reading Login…
Beyond the Rusty Gate
By Kay Brown I’ll bet you watched Queen Elizabeth’s funeral prosession. I can’t imagine walking one and half miles in high heels. As a florist,… Login to continue reading Login…
Cook-out to benefit scholarships
Area residents are encouraged to help fund scholarships by attending the Virginia Masonic Lodge cook-out on Saturday, October 1. The cook-out will feature fresh grilled… Login to continue reading Login…
Trivia Too
By Roy Roberts ***National One Cent Day is a day dedicated to the history and origins of the one cent coin, better known as the… Login to continue reading Login…
Bits & Pieces
By Sally Lael Like everyone else, once a year I get to have a birthday. Although my mind never made it out of puberty, my… Login to continue reading Login…