News Staff

News Staff

George F. Jokisch

George F. Jokisch

    George F. Jokisch, 86, rural Ashland, died Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.     He was born February 17, 1935, in Springfield, the son of Fred G. and Frances McPhillamey Jokisch. He married Margery L.…

Add saving lives to your summer activities

    Beardstown Community will host a Community Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30th at 101 W 3rd Street, inside… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,     Doctors and others recommend vaccinations, but then they show they don’t trust the vaccine.     People who continually spout “systemic racism” are… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, Roy Roberts, Kay Brown, Leigh Morris,     It is with much sadness that I am informing you that Cherie Donovan will be dropping… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Looking Back

Looking Back

    “Where do Illinois governors go after leaving office? Prison!”     Folks in Wisconsin like to tell this old joke, but it is far, far… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Editorial

By Bill Mitchell         It’s a topic of conversation that has picked up in the past few years, but a lot of folks in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Community Calendar

    The Supervisor of Assessments Committee, will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 21.       The Animal Control announces the commission will meet… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

The 220 named June business of month

Business of the month

    Michele and Rob Quigley owners of The 220 have created more than just a boutique on the Beardstown Square, they have created a destination… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Scholarship Wiinners

WCB Hager

    Gloire Zambele, son of Basile and Annie Zambele, is the recipient of the 2021 West Central Bank William O. Hager Memorial Scholarship.  Gloire is… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Scholarship Winners

WCB Carter

    Oscar Espinoza, son of Mandy Bechard and Rigoberto and Melissa Espinoza, is the 2021 recipient of the Nick Carter Scholarship Award. Oscar plans to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close