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Emma Rosina Fisher

Emma Fisher

Emma Rosina Fisher, 90, Beardstown, died Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Heritage Health in Beardstown with Teresa by her side. She was born August 1, 1931 in Arenzville, the daughter of Ernest and Mathilda Tritsch Schlueter. She married Ronald Fisher…

Teresa Marie (Harris) Matthews

Teresa Matthews

Teresa Marie (Harris) Matthews of Springfield was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She left this world suddenly on September 25, 2021 at the age of 60 and will be greatly missed.   Teresa was born…

Raymond J. “Junior” Cook

Raymond Cook

Raymond J. “Junior” Cook, 84, Browning, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his home. He was born October 13, 1936 in New Salem, the son of Raymond and Loretta Mae Sutlif. He married Lori Hines on October 8, 1997 in…

Roger Mills Landon

Roger Landon

Roger Mills Landon, 77, died at 8:02 p.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by love. His life story began in Jerseyville, on May 3, 1944, being the fourth of six children born to Harold C. and Lou…

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, Earlier this year, Mayor Tim Harris met with me and asked if I would help with the zoning in town, more speifically, if… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Trivia Too

By Roy Roberts The lyrics of a singing group called Alabama goes something like this. “Oh, I believe there are angels among us, sent down… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Editorial

By Bill Mitchell There is little doubt that COVID, along with all the debate about masks and vaccines have made us all more than a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Looking Back

Veteran

By Leigh Morris Perhaps Ripley’s Believe It or Not should include this: a Confederate veteran is buried in Cass County. It is true. Virginia’s Walnut… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Calendar of Events

Calendar

The Chapin Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Drive-Thru Pork Chop Fry from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, 21 at the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close