It’s not just a business, it’s a life
David Spears, owner/operator of Spears Market, has been in business since 1987. He is currently in his fourth stand. He says he misses the stand located...
Kaitlyn Copley
Bluejay Golf wins at Links
Steady improvement has marked the season for the PORTA/A-C Central Bluejay golf team, resulting in their two lowest team scores of the year and a...
Trump on Tariffs
Dear Editor, The former president is proposing a “20% tariff on all imports,” a line he often repeats. (He used to propose 100% tariff). The Republican...
You grow up early on a farm
Jon and Aaron Stock started farming around 1990. Later on, in 2013 Jared joined the family business. Glenn Stock, Aaron and Jon’s father, farmed before...
Farming is one of the biggest gambles you can take
Say hello to Aaron and Philip Roegge, brothers who farm together near Arenzville. They started farming when they were kids, learning while doing 4-H...
The Virginia Homecoming Court
The 2024 Virginia Homecoming Court from left to right: Back row: Nathan Ayres, Cristian Provo, Tanner Shade, Barrett Whitehead, Braden Reid and Ethan...
The road to safety: Be aware of farm equipment as harvest season approaches
In areas where population growth blurs the lines between urban and rural, sharing the road safely becomes everyone’s responsibility. Illinois farmers...
Five fall tips for cool-season lawn care
As the sun sets on another summer season, lawn care does not stop. When it comes to routine turf maintenance, the late summer to early fall months are...
Beardstown Homecoming Court
The 2024 Beardstown Homecoming Court.From left to right-Genesis Montoya, Abdias Acosta, Mayari Dominguez, Anthony Ortiz, Marielos Vega, Luis De la Cruz...
Fall Harvest around Cass County
A field of hay bales in rural Beardstown. | Irrigation system in a field between rural Bluff Springs and Sangamon Valley. | A barn with cattle in rural...