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  • Joined: November 23, 2021
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James E. “Dude” Brasel

James E. “Dude” Brasel

    James E. “Dude” Brasel, 59, of Beardstown died Saturday, March 13, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.     He was born Sept. 20, 1961, in Beardstown the son of William Dan Brasel and Sarah Royer Avery. He married…

Horses that our Western heroes rode

Looking Back

    When I was a lad, my first Western hero was Red Ryder along with his American Indian sidekick, Little Beaver.     Looking back, I… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Jesus calls for a servant’s attitude

By Daryl Vermillion First Southern Baptist Church     As Christ marched toward his appointment with the cross, His healing and teaching ministry were never diminished.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Chip’s Corner

Don Chipman

    How ‘bout them Illini—“You’ve come a long way baby,” as the old Virginia Slim ad said. The O&B defeated Ohio State in OT to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Henry L. Quigg

Henry Quigg

    Henry L. Quigg, 91, of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021, at his residence.     He was born, April 4, 1929, the son of Charles F. and Lela Rexroat Quigg. He married Lois Lovekamp. She preceded him in…

Eat Local and Take-Out Local

Eat Local and Take-Out Local

The Cass County Take-Out Challenge Committee announces the winners of the challenge.   The goal of the Committee was to encourage Cass County residents to continue… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close