Christmas of yore & Christmas today
I wonder if you got as full as I did last week. Between my birthday and Thanksgiving, I’ve had enough food for another week.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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This is what Thanksgiving is all about, Charlie Brown
When Josh Bartels, his brothers, sister, their families and a small band of volunteers decided to put on a Thanksgiving Day feast in Chandlerville,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
There’s reason to have Hope for the Holidays
By Mike Courson First Christian Church It seems we’re still eating Thanksgiving leftovers and Christmas music is already blaring – setting the expectation for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Pearl Harbor Day: Japan’s three mistakes
I should ask how many remember where you were on Dec. 7, 1941. And then I think – many of you weren’t even born… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Goldkette — a giant of the big bands
Regular readers know I am a Studebaker enthusiast, and it was my interest in Studebakers that led me to learn about Jean Goldkette. … Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Beardstown Police News
Jalisa J. Cooper, 30, of Bellville was cited Nov. 19 for speeding 58/35 and given a promise to comply. Zadis M. Fernandez, 48,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
VFW seeks service member addresses
VFW Post 1239 Auxiliary in Beardstown is seeking addresses of active military personnel for the annual “Boxes to Troops” campaign. Those with a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Chandlerville hosts community Thanksgiving dinner
Long before the sun ever peeked over the bluffs that form the eastern wall of the Sangamon River Valley at Chandlerville, the lights were… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Beardstown Nighttime parade results announced
The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce and Beardstown C.O.N.N.E.C.T. sponsored the 12th Annual Nighttime Christmas Parade last Saturday with a large crowd taking advantage of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
COVID-19 case counts continue dramatic rise
With reports of a meteoric rise in the number of COVID-19 cases nationwide, Cass County’s numbers appear to be a reflection of that national… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close