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Ashland revises building permit with higher fees

Ashland Village Board discusses Halloween plans, business improvements

    The Ashland Village Board approved a new building permit with increased fees in a split vote at last week’s village board meeting. The new… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Diana “Dee” Coffey

Carl Settles

    Diana “Dee” K. Coffey, 69, of Rushville died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at her home. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.  

Michael Burke Hannant

Lori Swan

    Michael Burke Hannant, 37, of New York City, NY, formerly of Rushville, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center.     A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20,…

Richard Lee Thomas

Richard Thomas

    Richard Lee Thomas, 79, of Beardstown died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.     He was born July 2, 1941, in Beardstown, the son of Roy D. and Maxine Blum Thomas. He married Betty Hollenback…

Brenda Lee Gibson

Brenda Gibson

    Brenda Lee Gibson, 60, of Virginia and formerly of Petersburg, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at her home surrounded by family and friends.       She was born Aug. 26, 1960, in Beardstown, the daughter of Martin E. and…

James H. Edwards

James Moore

    James H. Edwards, 89, of Rushville died at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. Visitation…

Jesse F. Barrett

Jessee Barrett

    Jesse F. Barrett passed into eternity Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, at 9:25 a.m. with his daughters around him.     Jesse lived most of his life on his farm in Meredosia. As of late, he was a resident of the…