Jack W. Hamilton
Jack W. Hamilton, 85, of Beardstown passed away surrounded by his four boys, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Nov. 17, 1934, in Beardstown, the son of Melvin and Dovie Wilson…
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Kids’ kind and heroic act makes him proud
On June 29, a very hot day, our great-grandchildren, Roydon, age 12, and Vivian, 10, were having a boring day being quarantined all the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
‘We hold these truths to be self-evident…’
Just to make certain everyone stayed focused on the task of gaining liberty, Thomas Paine fueled the flames of liberty with his “Common Sense”… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
30-minute fireworks show took hundreds of man-hours to ready
In my lifetime, (which is becoming a sizeable number even when it’s counted in dog years) I cannot remember a July 4th celebration that didn’t… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Peace Corps volunteer wins fight with CDC, gets to bring her dog home
After a week-long, contentious struggle in which a local resident successfully fought to save her pet from deportation to Africa, the dog, Socrates (pronounced… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
JBS ‘Hometown Strong Initiative’ to give Beardstown $1.9 million
Beardstown will be receiving a needed $1.9 million boost from JBS USA as part of its nationwide Hometown Strong initiative. JBS has committed $50 million… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
B’town council to consider golf cart ordinance
The Beardstown City Council’s ordinance committee will discuss legalizing golf carts and side-by-sides on the city streets. Tyler Starkey, a Beardstown Public Works employee, told… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Numbers keep rising in wake of COVID-19 outbreak
The after effects of the COVID-19 outbreak at a Cass County nursing home continue to be felt as the county’s positive case numbers continue to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Chip’s Corner
Eric Jokisch—A Virginia native, who hurled college ball for Northwestern and made it to the “Bigs” with the Chicago Cubs, is now playing baseball… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Jerry D. Dotzert
Jerry Dwane Dotzert, 77, of Rushville, died at 11:18 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2020 at his residence. At Jerry’s request, cremation will be accorded and no services will be held. Worthington Funeral Home is handling arrangements.