William Henry “Hank” Akers
William Henry “Hank” Akers, 74, Industry, died Monday, March 21, 2022 at his home. Triplett & Wilson Funeral Home of Rushville was in charge of arrangements.
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Douglas H. Valentine
Douglas H. Valentine, 73, Rushville, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Worthington Funeral home in Rushville was in charge of arrangements.
Pearl Elaine Fox
Pearl Elaine Fox, 77, of Peoria died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at her residence. She was born September 26, 1944, in Beardstown the daughter of Veron and Pearl Gravens Mayes. She married Harold Fox December 24, 1966; and he preceded…
Randy L. Weishaar
Randy L. Weishaar, 73, Browning, died at 6:08 p.m on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville. He was born on May 14, 1948 in Schuyler County, the son of Homer Lee and Annabelle (DeMoss) Weishaar. He…
Beyond the Rusty Gate
By Kay Brown It’s another beautiful day. Spring is here.. I was thinking about my daughter planting a couple of small red tomatoes plants for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Bits & Pieces
By Sally Lael Facebook was interesting this weekend. A lot of people complained about the intersections at the Hardee’s junction and the Arenzville Rd. and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, The solar panel farm is not the panacea that the people heard. Apparently, no one remembers the great promise the lottery would bring… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Trivia Too
By Roy Roberts Here comes the second anniversary of living with COVID-19. “Two weeks to flatten the curve” turned into two years, and at times,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Editorial
By Bill Mitchell Since I have some conservative leanings, and have often been critical of politial leaders who lean more to the left, I want… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Color Run to benefit mural project
The 2022 Color Run for the Murals, sponsored by Beardstown CONNECT will be held Saturday, April 9. The 5K Fun Run and two mile walk… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close