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Good Growing

By Amy Lefringhouse Natural Resource, Environment and Energy Educator, University of Illinois Extension Having a scenic and healthy pond on your property takes a little… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Nova Lorene Hays

Sharon Kay Troxell

Nova Lorene Hays, 83, Georgetown, FL, formerly of Rushville,  died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.

Bridget Ann Dambacher

Bridget Dambacher

Bridget Ann Dambacher, 48, Virginia, died Saturday, May 28, 2022, at her home. She was born May 25, 1974, in Springfield, the daughter of James and Diane Garver Dambacher. She is survived by her three children, Hannah, Ben and Ellie,…

Looking Back

By Leigh Morris Regular readers know the importance of accurate American history. The movement away from seriousness is exemplified by the once prestigious New York… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Ashland awarded $1.157 million for new lift station

Governor Pritzker announced last week that the Village of Ashland was one of 34 communities, counties, and localities across Illinois that awarded grants for critical… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Early morning fire reported in Beardstown area

Fire

By Mary Freeman An early morning fire was reported to the Beardstown Fire Department at 12:01 a.m. Sunday morning, with the blaze destroying a single-story… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Virginia BBQ returns in style

The 2022 Little Miss Virginia BBQ is, at left, Korynn Angelo and the Junior Miss BBQ, at right, is McKenley Combs. They were crowned during festivites held at the Virginia BBQ Friday evening.   Photo courtesy Tiffany Grimsley

By Mary Freeman After a pandemic-long hiatus, the annual Virginia BBQ was back on track over the weekend providing a grand kickoff to Cass County… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Star-Gazette wins IPA awards

The Cass County Star-Gazette came away a big winner again this year in the annual Illinois Press Association Newspaper contest, winning 14 editorial awards and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close