Mark E. Prather
Mark E. Prather, 61, of Rushville passed away at 12:54 p.m. Monday, May 11, in Oakland Township. Private graveside services will be held Friday, May 15, at Rushville City Cemetery. There will be calling hours from 5–7 p.m.…
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Focus on Faith: What does it mean to be a Christian?
By Vicar Tyler McMiller St. John’s Lutheran Church Even though Christianity is declining, 65% of Americans polled today identify as Christians. So still a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Trivia Too: His ‘Star’ press pass opened many doors
my press pass that the Beardstown paper gave me years ago. With that pass, I have been able to meet All-Americans and Hall of Fame… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Newspaper ink: started on the hands, ended up in the blood
Sunday morning, my wife Deb and I found ourselves in a discussion about what was going in this week’s newspaper, or if I had… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Looking to the Past: When all the lights suddenly go out
Since the dawn of the age of electricity more than a century ago, humanity has been showered with an unequalled array of goodies. Of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
MCS Services continues Energy Assistance Program
MCS Community Services, as supported by the Morgan, Cass and Scott County boards, is continuing to schedule appointments for the 2020 Energy Assistance Program… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Lawmakers to return to Springfield for session May 20-22
By PETER HANCOCK, Capitol News Illinois: SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers will return to Springfield next week for the first time in more than two… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Pritzker warns of ‘consequences’ for businesses, counties opening early
By JERRY NOWICKI, Capitol News Illinois – SPRINGFIELD – The state saw its largest daily increase in COVID-19-related deaths with 192 Wednesday as… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Beardstown woman leaves Thailand amid COVID-19 concerns only to find herself surrounded by higher case numbers at home
When it comes to the COVID-19 virus, few people have experienced the disease the way Beardstown’s Loraine Brasel has without contracting it. The threat of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Cass COVID-19 cases rise to 27
24 cases in Beardstown zip code, majority tied to JBS employees