News Staff

News Staff

Making a new friend in Mrs. McQueen

    I have a new friend, Maxine McQueen, who is an award-winning author. She writes a column that is used in a number of newspapers.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Let’s tear all the statues down

Looking to the Past

    Recent events may have led you to the conclusion there is a growing movement to “cleanse” history by tearing down statues, defacing pictures and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Basement once the best cooling spot

Beyond the Rusty Gate

    It’s so hard to take your days one at a time – praying for changes, no more bugs, heat or virus.     I remember… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

McHenry joins Ashland Village Board

Ashland Village Board discusses Halloween plans, business improvements

    Ashland resident Dave McHenry became the newest member of the village board of trustees at last week’s meeting of the board. The members of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Chip’s Corner

Don Chipman

    Potpourri—IHSA continues to update changes to the Return to Play along with the IDPH. Coaches have their hands tied behind their backs concerning fall… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown Little League in full swing

Beardstown Little League in full swing

    The Beardstown Little League is in full swing, with last week’s action finding the Red Sox downing the Pirates in a close struggle 8-7,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown Blitz improves to 2-1 in League play

Mustangs stampede Tigers in 35-19 final

    The Beardstown Blitz hung a 9-1 win on the Midwest Intensity at the Futures Complex Thursday League action in Jacksonville. Tana Coats started and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close