John Douglas Schnake
John Douglas Schnake, 58, of Arenzville, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born September 16, 1962, in White Hall, the son of Leland “Pete” and Alice Lou Virgin Schnake. He…
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LLCC Foundation announces 2021-2022 scholarship recipients
The Lincoln Land Community College Foundation has announced the recipients of over 250 scholarships totaling more than $444,000 for the 2021-2022 academic year. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Beardstown Houston Memorial Library adds homeschool materials
By Bill Mitchell The Beardstown Houston Memorial Public Library has new materials aimed to assist home school families. Library Director Tricia Scott has announced… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Beardstown Police News
Joshua D. Lowe, 22, Beardstown, was picked up August 5 on a McDonough County warrant for failure to appear on a possession of methamphetamine… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
More discussion, no decision on ATVs
For the second month in a row, Chapin Village Trustees heard from the public during its August meeting held earlier this month. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Tiger Boys Golf Opens Season
By Jason Brockschmidt The Beardstown boys golf team began their season on Wednesday August 18, at Rolling Greens Golf Course in Mt. Sterling. It… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Chip’s Corner
Potpourri—Kofi Cockburn named to pre-season All-Big 10 Conference first team. Also named were Jaden Ivey, Purdue at guard, E. J. Lindell, Ohio State forward,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Don Carls Piper
Don Carls Piper, 82, Beardstown, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born August 23, 1938 in Beardstown, the son of Melvin “Bud” and Dorothea Carls Piper. He married Connie Brown…
Gabriella “Gabby” Christine Galvan
Gabriella “Gabby” Christine Galvan, 23, of Indianapolis, IN. died Friday, August 20, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born July 9, 1998 in Plantation, FL, the daughter of Alejandro and Shonda Murray Galvan. She is survived by…
Miriam Virginia Kight
Miriam Virginia Kight (Leckrone), 78, Beardstown, died Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Heritage Health in Beardstown. She was born March 20, 1943, in Salem, the daughter of Sherrill and Floretta Busenhart Leckrone. She married Larry Kight on…