Kaitlyn Copley

Kaitlyn Copley

Hobrock is Principal of the Year

Jamie Hobrock

Triopia Grade School Principal Jamie Hobrock was selected as the Two Rivers IPA Principal of the Year. 

She has been the grade school principal since 2010. Hobrock gradated from Triopia High School in 2000, then returned as a teacher in 2007. This is her 20th year in education.

Honoring Cass County women

Women Who Lead Ad 2024

Women have been making a statement for a long time in many areas and Cass County women are no different. In fact, we think we have some of the best in Cass County.

Cass County has some amazing women in the areas of business, education, entrepreneurs, volunteers, first responders, health care and much more.

Beardstown Council approves Cass County All Hazard Mitigation Plan

Beardstown City Hall

Roger Lauder, Cass County Emergency Director, spoke to the city council Tuesday, February 6th regarding the Cass County All Hazard Mitigation Plan. 

First, he wanted to explain to the council the meeting of mitigation. For the purpose of disaster management, mitigation is the process of taking action before a disaster occurs to reduce its impact and risk whether it be structural or non-structural. Having this plan in place opens the county and/or city up to mitigation dollars offered through the federal government. If the county/city does not have such a plan

Donald Pigg receives award

Kai Schnitker (left), president of the First National Bank of Arenzville, presents Donald Pigg (right) with the Blue Diamond Community Service Award on February 6.

The First National Bank of Arenzville, Jacksonville, and South Jacksonville is pleased to announce that Donald Pigg is the recipient of the 2023 Blue Diamond Community Service Award. 

According to his daughter, Cindy Boehlke, Mr. Pigg has led a life of purpose and giving. In the 15+ years that he has lived in the Jacksonville area, he has worked with a variety of local organizations to help our community continue to improve, and be the best that it can be.

Walters named WCMT Executive Director

Debra Walters

The Board of Trustees of West Central Mass Transit District announces the appointment of Debra Walters as the Executive Director of West Central Mass Transit District effective February 1, 2024.Brooklyn Knapp, Chairman of the Board of Trustees is excited about this transition. 

Crimestoppers seeks fugitive

Brett Rachall

Crimestoppers of Morgan, Cass and Scott Counties are seeking the whereabouts of this fugitives:

Brett M Rachell

DOB: 09/30/1987   Sex: M   Race: W  

Height: 5’10”  Weight: 200 Hair Style: BRUSH CUT   Eye Color: BLUE, L.K.A. 300 E 3RD ST, BEARDSTOWN

WANTED: FTA-DOMESTIC BATTERY, POSSESSION METHAMPHETAMINE, FLEEING/ATTEMPT ELUDE OFFICER  

Note; Logan County Warrant also

Community Calendar

Calendar-Winter

There will be a meeting of the Renovation Committee at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 8 at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. ****** Beardstown Emblem Club will hold its annual Chicken & Noodle Dinner from 11 a.m.

Congrats Virginia Students!

Congratulations to Cole Gourley, Raeagan Masters, Lindy Parlier (back row L-R) Mia Brunk-Minor, Devin Cave, Ellie Dambacher, & Natalie Force (front row L-R) who all participated at the academic challenge on the LLCC campus.

Virginia Jr/Sr High School Principal Jake Stewart also expressed appreciation to the Virginia PTO & the Virginia Masonic Lodge for sponsoring the cost of entering our students into this challenge. We appreciate the support of our students!