Marsha K. Brooks, 76, of Beardstown passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born Nov. 3, 1943, in Beardstown, the daughter of Harold Dwight and Mary Elizabeth Wessel Spoon. She married…
Emersyn Rayne Lee of Springfield went home into Jesus’ arms at 11:39 p.m. Sept. 10, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital, shortly after she was born. She is the daughter of Ryan and Kelle (Morrison) Lee. She is…
I’ve talked about Dungeons & Dragons a few times in this column. I’m a huge fan of tabletop role-playing games, and it’s undeniable that… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Have you ever thought back on the parents of your school friends and how they acted or lived? I thought of one today. … Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Last week, I was saddened to hear the news one of my boyhood heroes had died. Lou Brock was dead at the age of 81.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Dear Editor, As the 2020 election draws near I would like to encourage everyone to “plan your vote.” As I sit here in my… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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For the past 28-plus years, my wife and I have had the pleasure and privilege of driving near and far in a special piece… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Rev. Jarrett Wells Beardstown First United Methodist Church I love this time of year! While I am missing high school football, I love… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Potpourri—Novak Djokovic’s disqualification at the Men’s Tennis US Open cost him over $267,000, a $20,000 fine for hitting an umpire accidently in the throat,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close