Morris “Spanky” Hartwell Lancaster, Jr., 70, of Beardstown, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Heartland of Macomb. He was born December 10, 1950 in Beardstown, the son of Morris “Spanky” H., Sr. and Viola Lawson Lancaster. He…
Joseph William Blakeman, 48, Macomb, died at 10:57 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2021 at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb. He was born on July 10, 1973 in Jacksonville, the son of Ronald Dale and Vicki Lynn Hymes Blakeman. …
The Creamery in Chandlerville has new owners. Tabatha Marr and Jon Tyler took over ownership on July 1st. They are open 7 days a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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By Bill Mitchell Meeting on Tuesday, Beardstown’s Harbor Committee celebrated the completion of the second phase of the dredging at the Beardstown Marina and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting Information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department (JPD) in their Investigations of multiple shootings… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close