News Staff

News Staff

Franklin R. Hendricks

James Moore

    Franklin R. Hendricks, 76, of Rushville died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 at his residence.     A private graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 5–7…

Hazel N. Carls

Joseph Goodrich

    Hazel N. Carls, 98, of Virginia died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, surrounded by family in her home.     Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia with burial…

Steven L. Caldwell

Clarence “Corky”  Manley Pate

    Steven L. “Steve” Caldwell, 65, of Industry died at 10:30 a.m.Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at his home.     Services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville. Visitation will be from 5–7…

Six new COVID cases reported in Cass

COVID-19 cases

Virginia-The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 in Cass County Thursday.  The positive individuals include a male in his 20s, a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

A-C Central captures IESA Regional title

A-C Knights – Front row, left to right: Bailey Dahmer, Breyer Dawson, Livi Carter, Greta Butler, Chloe Maltby, Summer Hill; Back Row: Kelsie Buker, Maddi Cave, Reese Cookson, Carson Arthalony, Marley Roberts, Bella Smith, Macy Snyder. Not Pictured Jacey Ratliff.

    The A-C Central girls softball team laid claim to the Pleasant Hill Class 1A Region 15 title as the championship game was forfeited by… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Fond memories of skating

Beyond the Rusty Gate

    I watched my usual Sunday morning shows: Dr. Charles Stanley preaching and Gerald Flurry, preaching about the last days. Then I finished by watching… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Time is ripe for spiritual revival

By Rev. Jarrett Wells Beardstown First United Methodist Church     Over the past months, I have spent an inordinate amount of time dreaming. No, I’m… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close