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CRWD reappoints trustees

Cass County News

  Cass Rural Water District (CRWD) met in regular session with seven members present.     The water superintendent reported there was an 11% water loss… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

A-C approves HVAC work and laptop purchases

A-C Central

   The A-C Central School Board made moves on HVAC repairs and student laptops at last week’s board meeting. The school will have duct work… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Harris pleads not guilty, requests a jury trial

Robert Harris

    Robert D. Harris, 71, of Virginia pleaded not guilty to seven counts of murder and one county of aggravated battery in connection with the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

The Road to Emmaus, a walk with Jesus

By Julie Skiles, Moderator, 1st Congregational Church of Beardstown   There were two people walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus.  They were deep in conversation, talking… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Barbara A. Farrand

Clarence “Corky”  Manley Pate

    Barbara A. Farrand, 91, of Beardstown, died at 11:13 a.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.       She was born February 28, 1930, in Springfield, to Thomas and Elizabeth (Keefner) Newell.  She married Jack L.…

April Dawn Jockisch

April Dawn Jockisch

    April Dawn Jockisch, 52, of rural Beardstown, died Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her home.     She was born April 4, 1969, the daughter of James and Joyce Workman Michaels. She married Kurt Jockisch on February 14, 2002 in…

George Edward Cohenour

George Edward Cohenour

    George Edward Cohenour, 73, of Arenzville, died Friday, April 23, 2021 at Heritage Health in Springfield.     He was born August 22, 1947 in Pekin, the son of Fred and Maudie Clark Allen Cohenour.     He is survived by…