Kaitlyn Copley

Kaitlyn Copley

Pet of the Week

Liberty, the cat.

Liberty hopes everyone had a great Independence Day! She is a two-year old long-haired torti. She loves to play with pom pom balls and mouse toys. She is a very sweet girl who also enjoys treats. The Schuyler County Humane Society is excited to announce that through a grant from the

Food Pantry Network – HOI launches BEAT THE HEAT campaign

Help Central Illinois BEAT THE HEAT this summer with Food Pantry Network – Heart of Illinois (HOI)’s BEAT THE HEAT campaign! The goal of BEAT THE HEAT is to collect donations of needed summer supplies to provide food pantry guests with the items they need to keep themselves safe and healthy throughout the summer. 

Pest Expert Predicts a ‘buggy’ summer

Meteorologists across the board are warning of extreme weather in the summer of 2024 across most of the continental USA. While natural events such as heatwaves, storms, floods, and tornadoes are some of the more devastating impacts of extreme weather, an often-overlooked consequence is the increase in bug activity. Although bugs generally don’t cause the same devastating impacts as extreme weather events, they can become a severe annoyance, and getting rid of them can become quite costly for homeowners.

Triopia League Champs!

Triopia 1 (Arenzville) defeated Triopia 2 (Chapin) in a champinship game held June 27 in Arenville. The coach pitch league was made up from two teams from Winchester, Beardstown, and the two Triopia teams. Pictured above back row left to right; Trigg Trenter, Gavin Geroff, Kohen Orhn, Keegan Sprague, Jayden Phelps and Beau Turner. Front row left to right; Wes Miller, Jensen Schnitker, Owen Meyer, Weston Chenault and Waylon Huppe. Not pictured are coaches Kendell Phelps, Devron Orhn and Matt Meyer.

Triopia 1 (Arenzville) defeated Triopia 2 (Chapin) in a championship game held June 27 in Arenzville. The coach pitch league was made up from two teams from Winchester, Beardstown, and the two

 Cass County Courthouse News

Cass County Courthouse News

Marriages

Martin Michael Copeland, Jacksonville, and Jenna Elaine Meyer, Jacksonville. 

Divorces

Misty D. Marroquin from Pedro Marroquin Ramos.

Property Transfers

Jackie Lynn Garver, Quit Claim Deed to William E. Garver, Jr. for Lots 4 & 6 in Gillcrest Estates 2nd Addn, Virginia.

Robert D. and Rebecca N. Reno, Warranty Deed to Lyndi and Dalton Walker for Lands in Section 34, T17R10.

Tiger Baseball All-Stars win twice

Quinn Richard slides safely into second for Beardstown.

The Beardstown 9/10-year-old All Star team won their first two games of District play, becoming one of two unbeaten teams. They were set to battle 2-0 Pike County on Tuesday July 2 in Beardstown at Bill Cowen Field in Schmoldt Park for the right to move to the championship game. They got there by sneaking by Macomb 2 to 0 and defeating Brown County 11 to 5.

10th annual MO vs. IL All-Star Baseball Game

Event organizers Kevin Peters and Aaron Peters have announced the rosters for the 2024 Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Baseball Game, sponsored by Benson Financial Group of Hannibal, MO and Quincy, IL, Shottenkirk Toyota, and Refreshment Services Pepsi both of Quincy, IL. The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (rain date July 14 at 7:00 p.m.) at Veterans Field in Hannibal, MO. Admission at the gate will be $10.00 and ages 5 and under free, gates open at 6:00 p.m.