Editorial
For all the griping and complaining about public officials, it takes a special person to actually do the job. Serving as an elected official, whether… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Looking Back
By Leigh Morris Sears, Roebuck & Co. It was bigger than big. Sears was the Amazon of its time. Our entire family eagerly awaited the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Bread of Love Menu
March 7-11 Monday – Fried chicken, fluffy potatoes, green beans, rosy pears, bread, milk Tuesday – Maid Rite, pit beans, tomato salad, pineapple, bun, milk,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Virginia student honored by D.A.R.
Hannah Carpenter, Virginia, was among five area high school students who have received the 2022 D.A.R. Good Citizens Award from the Sgt. Caleb Hopkins… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Crimestoppers seeks info on recent incidents
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott and Cass Counties are requesting information to assist the Jacksonville Police Departments investigation of a recent hit and run accident.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
A-C goes mask optional
By Michael Kloppenburg Following numerous citizen comments, the A-C Central School Board voted unanimously to make masks optional at school. The vote also follows state… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Virginia Chief outlines policing strategy
By Michael Kloppenburg “Community-oriented policing.” This was the phrase used by new Virginia Police Chief Daniel Smith at a recent meeting of the Virginia City… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
National Guard hands armory keys to Beardstown Park District
The Illinois National Guard, Illinois Department of Military Affairs and the Beardstown Park District held a ceremony March 1 to mark the official transfer of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Ashland property tax levy reduced
By Michael Kloppenburg The Ashland Village Board voted to reduce its county property tax levy request by $21,000. As part of its initial request of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Beardstown annexes potential housing site
By Jason Brockschmidt Although it was an extremely quick Beardstown City Council meeting on February 22, some very important business for the future of housing… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close