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Virginia O’Hanlon.

By Leigh Morris Today we need this timeless story about faith, love, beauty and romance. In 1897, little Virginia O’Hanlon wrote the following letter to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Stockers celebrate 50th anniversary

Aaron and Donna (Ross) Stocker Wedding

Aaron and Donna (Ross) Stocker, Rushville, formally of Beardstown, recently celebrated thier 50th wedding anniversary on November 25. They were married at First Eveangelical Lutheran… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Brady O’Hara graduates from QU

Graduation cap & diploma

A Beardstown resident was a recent graduate of Quincy University (QU). Brady Christopher O’Hara received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the university.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

AADM attends Holiday Invitational

The AADM Airborne Team attended the Holiday invitational competition at the Canton YMCA in Canton, IL on December 10th & 11th. This meet was an… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

New programs at Prairie Skies

The Prairie Skies Public Library in Ashland, IL

The Prairie Skies Public Library District has three new exciting programs coming soon for all ages. First, is a “Music and Movement” class for preschoolers… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown Police News

Shawn C .Fox, 32,  Beardstown, was cited Nov. 20 for assault, domestic battery and unlawful use of a weapon and violation of FOID card. Raul… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

The Beardstown Grand Opera House will hold auditions from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 2nd for their upcoming play, “The Imaginary Invalid.” ****** The Cass… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Ashland Board approves transfer

Ashland, IL

By Susan McDevitt   The Ashland Village Board approved  the Ashland Fire District Intergovernmental Transfer (of equipment) & Transaction Agreement at their regular meeting December… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Another drug bust in Beardstown

Lorette L. Haber

Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies once again served a search warrant in Beardstown that resulted in an arrest. Loretta L. Haber, 51, Beardstown, was arrested for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close