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Donald Lew Barker

Donald Lew Barker

Donald Lew Barker, 82, Beardstown, died Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born December 5, 1939 in Sciota, the son of Donald R. and Vera J. Shores Barker. He married Henrietta “Hennie” McMurl on May 29,…

Michael William French

Michael William French

Michael William French, 65, Beardstown, died Thursday, September 8, 2022 at his home. He was born January 16, 1956 in Kansas City, KS, the son of Herman and Ann French. He is survived by three daughters, Missy (husband John) Hennings,…

Evelyn Mary O’Harrow

Evelyn Mary O’Harrow

Evelyn Mary O’Harrow of Beardstown, 97, died on September 7, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born on August 11,1925 in Fowler, the daughter of Carl Aaron and Velma Viola (Thompson) Wittler and was the third of their…

Goodies with Grandparents

Virginia Elementary PTO is hosting a Goodies with Grandparents from 7:15-7:45 p.m. Friday, September 16 at the Virginia Elementary (small) gym. This has become a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces

By Sally Lael Fall is in the air! Warm days, cooler nights, days getting shorter and fall housecleaning! Well, that just ruined everything. I know… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

The news has an effect on all of us

Different ways to get the news

By Sally Lael News is pretty much a part of our daily lives. Whether it’s print or broadcast, we all make sure we watch or… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown Police News

Beardstown Police News

Julio R. Estrada-Munoz, 38, Beardstown,  was cited Sept. 2 for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while registration is suspended. Marcos Martinez, 38, Beardstown,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Virginia Christian Women’s Fellowship (non-denominational) will meet at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Virginia City Hall. Speaker will be a Cass County Health representative… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Looking Back

Religion in central Illinois

By Leigh Morris Religious services have been conducted in this area for untold centuries by the native peoples who occupied the land. Their burial and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Trivia Too

Here is a picture of Shrikar working with his blind boss.

By Roy Roberts This column is the only one I’ve ever written that I didn’t like, and it is one that I don’t really want… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close