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Emblem Club host chicken dinner

Chicken

   Beardstown Emblem Club 474 will host a fried chicken dinner on Sunday, October 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. The dinner will be… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Michael John Cooper

Michael John Cooper

Michael John Cooper, 64, Beardstown, died Monday, October 10, 2022 at his home. Known as Mike to his family and Nate to his friends, he was born January 1, 1958 in Beardstown, the son of Rolland and Frances I. Lovekamp…

Michael Todd Grafton

Michael Todd Grafton

Michael Todd Grafton, 53, Browning, died at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.

George “Billy” White

George “Billy” White

George “Billy” White, 78, formerly of Jacksonville, died on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at his home in Linn Creek, Missouri. Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton, MO, was in charge of arrangements.

Maurine Corbin

Maurine Corbin

Maurine Corbin, 96, Quincy, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of arrangements.

Lee Alan Booten

Lee Alan Booten

Lee Alan Booten, 74, Bluff Springs, died Thursday, September 6, 2022 at his home. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Bread of Love

Bread of Love

October 17 – 21 Monday- Roasted chicken, sweet potato, mixed vegetables, bread, peaches, milk Tuesday – Fish sandwich on bun, potato salad, broccoli, pineapple tidbits,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Looking Back

Finances

By Leigh Morris “A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing,” Alexander Hamilton wrote on April 30, 1781.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

We the people can make a difference

Vote

By Sally Lael It seems like every day, prices get higher, gas costs more, checks seem to get smaller and we all wonder, when will… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

BJHS football finishes unbeaten

The 2022 BJHS Tigers Football team is pictured following their 46-14 win over Camp Point to cap a 6-0 season.  Team members and coaches are listed in the game article.   Photo byBrockschmidt

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor The Beardstown Junior High School football team capped a perfect regular season at 6-0 with another dominating win, this time… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close