July 2023

Crime Scene Tape

Aggravated robbery on Oak St, Beardstown

By Sally Lael An aggravated robbery was held after 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 15 in Beardstown. According to Beardstown Police report, Jaun Minaya, 38,… Login to continue reading Login…

Pictured standing, left to right: 2023 Junior Show Queen, Riley Booth, Beardstown, 1st Runner-up, Gracie Eilers-Otto. Beardstown, 2023 Miss Cass County Fair Queen, Gretchen Swartz, Beardstown and seated 2023 Miss Cass County Fair Queen, Isabella Carlock, Chandlerville, Not pictured: Miss Photogenic, Brooklyn Beck, Arenzville and Miss Congeniality, JoCee Harris, Chandlerville.

Cass County Fair celebrates 75 years

Since 1948 Virginia, IL has been home to the Cass County Fair. This year they are celebrating their 75th anniversary. The fair board has been… Login to continue reading Login…

A ribbon cutting was held for the new addition at the Caraway Pub on Monday, July10

Virginia Park to get pickleball new courts

By Michelle Carty At the July 10th Virginia City Council meeting it was announced that Jack Handy, a former graduate of Virginia, has donated funds… Login to continue reading Login…

Spray from a fire hose work to extinguish a van engulfed in flames.                  Photo by Kaitlyn Copley

Fire destroys vehicles

Two vehicles that were burning last week caused concern as they were in close proximity to several residences on July 6 in the 200 block… Login to continue reading Login…

Pictured is Airevac 27 departing the marina.

Man seriously injured after falling off seawall

A 25-year-old Beardstown man was airlifted from Beardstown Marina to an area hospital after he had apparently fallen off the seawall around 10 p.m. Monday,… Login to continue reading Login…

You’re never too young to volunteer when there is a need. Rawlings and Emma Colwell helped deliver Meals on Wheels (Bread of Love) to Beardstown residents this past week. They set a great example of volunteering and enjoying it. Many organizations throughout the area can always use more volunteers. Contact any organization and offer your services.            	Emma and Rawlings are the children of Stephen and Abbie Colwell, Beardstown.  Photo submitted

Local Volunteers

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Autism Awareness

Autism support group informational meeting

An Autism Support Group Informational meeting will be held from 5-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 at JACIL, 15 Permac Rd. in Jacksonville. Neurodivergent youth, young… Login to continue reading Login…