News Staff

News Staff

Chip’s Corner

Don Chipman

    Potpourri—Greg Sankey, SEC Conference commissioner, is threatening schools with $100,000 fines with players’ and coaches’  suspensions for not wearing masks while on the sidelines… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

PORTA finishes third in regional

Trace Donnan

    The PORTA High golf team finished third in the 12-team Class 1A Regional played at the Coyote Creek Golf Course in Bartonville last week.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

A-C Central increases in-person attendance

A-C Central

    A-C Central will move to full K-12 attendance over four days next week following the decision of the school board at last week’s special… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown Council discusses marina project

Chapin

    Reggie Benton of Benton and Associates updated the Beardstown City Council in a committee as a whole meeting Monday night on the bid letting… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Cass County Board tentatively approves tax levy

Cass County Board votes to reopen courthouse April 13

In a brief teleconferenced meeting Monday night, the Cass County Board tentatively approved the budget and levies for the 20-21 fiscal year. The budget will… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Open for business

Just passin’ through — The Motor Vessel Thomas Kennedy was the first boat to transit the lock chamber at the LaGrange Lock and Dam on the Illinois River. (Photo by Brian DeLoche)

With little fanfare and hundreds of union and contract workers lining the safety rail, the Motor Vessel Thomas Kennedy made its way through the open… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

William H. Krems

William H. Krems

    William H. Krems, 79, of Chapin died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at his home.     He was born Oct. 30, 1940, in Beardstown, the son of Homer and Irene Taylor Krems. He married Linda Pherigo in 1972 and she…

James H. Krohe

James H. Krohe

    Well-known Springfield musician James H. Krohe died at his home on Oct. 8, 2020, at the age of 95.     His career as a professional drummer spanned 78 years. Growing up in Beardstown (where he is fondly remembered), he…

Mary Ellen Murphy

Mary Ellen Murphy

    Mary Ellen Murphy, 74, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Lake Regional Hospital after a valiant fight against COVID-19.     She was born Jan. 11, 1946, in Macomb, a daughter of Cecil and Mary Eleanor…