News Staff

News Staff

Cass County reports sixty new COVID cases

Covid-19

The Cass County Health Department has reported 60 new Covid cases over the past week. Cass County’s overall COVID-19 case count is now at 2,339.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Tom Penwarden named parade Marshal

Tom Penwarden

By Bill Mitchell The Beardstown Fall Fun Festival has named Tom Penwarden Parade Marshal for the 2021 Fall Fun Festival Parade. The Beardstown Fall Fun… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Arenzville readies to serve Burgoo this weekend

Burgoo Kettles

By Bill Mitchell The kettles are on for one of the area’s longest running festivals, the Arenzville Burgoo. They will start serving the savory stew… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

24th Fiestas Patrias celebration set for Sunday

Bethzy Jessabel Rodriquez

By Bill Mitchell The 24th annual Fiestas Patrias celebration will be held in Art Zeeck Park in downtown Beardstown Sunday, September 12. Activities get undeway… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Screen Time

Screen Time

By Ethan McIntyre             It occurred to me this week that I’ve been a little unfair. My coverage hasn’t exactly been balanced in this column;… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Area Volleyball Results

Volleyball

By Don Chipman Sports Editor PORTA-A/C Volleyball The PORTA/A-C Lady Jays started the 2021 season with a bang by defeating Lewistown in two hotly contested… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Chip’s Corner

Don Chipman

Potpourri – Coach Bielema and the Illini won the  season opener against Nebraska. Let’s hope it’s the start of a long line of victories  for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close