Kaitlyn Copley

Kaitlyn Copley

  • Joined: August 2, 2023
  • Articles: 2294

Courthouse News

Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass Conty Courthouse, Virginia.

Property Transfers:

Dale Allen Watkins, Kathryn June Watkins Deceased, Quit Claim Deed to Dale A. and Eva M. Watkins for Lot 7, JH Stowe’s Addn, Virginia.

Donald E. Mahoney, Trustee, Donald E. Mahoney Trust, Michael A. Mahoney, Rebecca L. Mahoney, Corrective Deed to Justin D. and Carrie R. Irlam for Lands in Section 26, T17R9.

Jesus Montoya, Quit Claim Deed to J. Jesus Montoya Rubalcava, Ma Ester Picazo De Montoya, for Lots 9 & 10, in Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.

Steven Ray Sudbrink, Quit Claim Deed to SBLT LLC for Lands in Sections 6 & 7, T17R10 and Section 1, T17 R11.

IDOT begins resurfacing Rte 78

Road Work Ahead Sign

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a 5-mile resurfacing and maintenance project on Illinois 78 in Morgan County, from the Cass County line south to Snake Creek, begins Monday, Feb. 19.   

Focus on Faith – A Gift That Can Change Our World: Compassion

Bible and lily

Many challenges have presented themselves to us over the past few years. Some of those include finding ways to respond to the economic challenges, global warming, natural disasters at home and around the world to name just a few. If we are not careful, it would be easy for us to become so entangled in how to meet the larger challenges of life, that we miss the everyday opportunities to produce change in our own world. One of the ways to produce that change is through channeling a portion of ourselves into others through acts of compassion. 

Zoning, water bill ordinances big topics at Beardstown City Council meeting 

Flags in front of Beardstown's City Hall.

Zoning Officer John Schnepper presented to the Beardstown city council meeting Tuesday, February 20, changes to the zoning ordinance regarding garages on lots and empty lots in Beardstown. The days of large machine sheds and pole barns are over. Garages will no longer be allowed to be taller than a person’s dwelling nor will it be allowed to have a second story.

Sally’s Bistro making changes

Sally Weishaar

A lot of changes are taking place at Sally’s 4th Street Bistro, 117 East 4th Street in Beardstown.Owner Sally Weishaar said she now has a business partner to help her make several changes in her restaurant which will include changing the menu, redecorating, and changing the name. Her new partner is Zebulon Bartlow.

Writer upset over bussing immigrants to Cass

Letters to Editor

It has come to my attention that the Cass County Board is giving consideratin to bussing illegal immigrants in Chicago to locations here in Cass County. I am outraged and offended that they would even consider this to be any kind of option. 

Community Calendar

Calendar-Winter

Alzheimers Support Group will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at the old Washington School, 1008 East 5th Street, Beardstown.

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 Cass Lodge #23 A.F & A.M. will hold a Ham & Bean Supper from 4 - 7 p.m. Saturday,  March 9 at the lodge, 305 Garden Ave., Beardstown. Dine-in and carry-out are available.

Bread of Love – Feb. 26-Mar. 1

Heart plate

Monday - Spaghetti & meat sauce, Italian blend vegetables, mandarin oranges, garlic bread, milk. Tuesday - Pork fritter on bun with  dill pickles  & mustard, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, apricots, milk. Wednesday - BBQ chicken breast, sweet potato, peas, peaches, bread, milk.

Area students on Bradley dean’s list

Nearly 1,850 students were named to Bradley’s Dean’s List for Fall 2023. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale. 

Area students include; Eden Collins of Beardstown, Madison Huling of Mt Sterling, Carla Perez Lachino of Beardstown,  and Cole Behymer of Mt Sterling