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Ramon Escapa appointed 8th Judicial Circuit Judge

Ramon Escapa

    Ramon M. Escapa, Schuyler County State’s Attorney, has been appointed by Justice Rita B. Garman of the Illinois Supreme Court as Circuit Judge of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown Police News

Beardstown Police News

    Lance M. Ward, 31, of Macomb was cited Nov. 4 for speeding 55/35 and given a promise to comply.     Andrew R. Swan, 50,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

A soldier’s reason for giving thanks

    It is Thanksgiving time and this is my letter of thanks.     When I first arrived at Blair House here in Normal I wrote… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

A great reason to give Thanks:

A salute to responders

   Seldom do I find myself in a state of anticipatory bliss, wishing for the arrival of a future date. But for me, the 35… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

The origin of our Day of Thanks

Looking Back

    Popular Pilgrim mythology not withstanding, our first true thanksgiving most likely took place in Charlestown, Mass., in 1676. The community’s governing council unanimously voted… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Grateful for God’s grace

By Daryl Vermillion First Southern Baptist Church     In the Old Testament there is a story about a young man with a strange name who… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Church to give away cleaning supplies

Cleaning Supplies

    Servant’s Heart, a ministry of the First Christian Church of Beardstown, will be holding a drive-through give-away of cleaning supplies  from 9-11 a.m. Saturday,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Praying the pandemic will soon come to an end

Beyond the Rusty Gate

    Another week of illness. I certainly pray for relief for our world. I’m pretty certain I will take the vaccination shot but wish my… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close