Beardstown Police News
Gabriel Sotelo-Davalos, 27, Beardstown, was cited July 8 for DUI, driving without a valid driver’s license and disregarding a stop sign. He was lodged in… Login to continue reading Login…
July 2023
Bits & Pieces
By Sally Lael As one who is getting up in years, like most senior citizens, I have my good days and bad days. It just… Login to continue reading Login…
Carol Jean (Knight) Yaple
Carol Jean (Knight) Yaple, 98, of Naples, FL and formerly of Virginia, died May 27, 2023, at Premier Place at the Glenview in Naples. She was born April…
John R. Carey
John R. Carey, 92, Rushville, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023, at the Beardstown Health and Rehab Center. He was born on May 11, 1931, at home in Cass…
David Wells
David Austin Wells, 57 of Beardstown, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was born March 16, 1966, in Beardstown, the son…
Focus on Faith
By Keith Kettner, Pastor St. John’s Lutheran Church, Beardstown Mark 8:22-26 might be the most confusing story in the entire four Gospels, so confusing that… Login to continue reading Login…
Trivia Too
Editor’s Note: The late Roy Roberts loved to write and wrote numerous columns that we will continue to print until we run out. Enjoy! By… Login to continue reading Login…
Update on Bley building
Dear Editor, Here is the latest update on the Bley Building in Beardstown. In order to open Washington Street, additional temporary supports for the west… Login to continue reading Login…
Local’s healthcare experience
Dear Editor, My experiences with healthcare, or “lack” thereof in Beardstown, Rushville, Jacksonville and Springfield during 2003-2023. 1. Contacted nurses’ station for care and… Login to continue reading Login…
Resident’s concern for country
Dear Editor, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ….ask what you can do for your country!” Those patriotic words, and the Democrat… Login to continue reading Login…