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Trivia Too

By Roy Roberts After the war in Germany was over, I was fortunate to go to Salzburg, Austria, and it was beautiful.  Thirty-four years later… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Looking Back

By Leigh Morris March 25, 1925, will forever be remembered as the day of the Tri-State Tornado. Born in Missouri, it roared across southern Illinois… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown Police News

Adam M. Taylor, 26, Beardstown, was picked up March 8 on three warrants; McDonough County, failure to appear  for no valid driver’s license, Cass County,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages NONE Divorces Rebecca S. Orr, from Tommie L. Orr. Raul Ortiz, from Yahaira Landrau. Property… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Reader enjoys sports article

Letters to Editor

Dear Editor, I enjoyed the article by Jason Brockschmidt about Brian Dour and the Lewis coaches. I played basketball for Ed Lewis in junior high… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Large responds to Stanbridge

Letters to Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to address comments made by Crista Stanbridge, Virginia City Council candidate in the March 30th issue of the Star-Gazette. Ms.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Jean Carmean Klopfer

Jean Carmean Klopfer

Jean Carmean Klopfer, 88, rural Arenzville, died Thursday March 23, 2023 at her home. She was born August 20, 1934 in Macon County, the daughter of the late Troy and Stella Howard Hutchings. Jean grew up on the family farm…

Molly Hall

Molly Hall

Our good golly, sweet Molly Hall, 63, of both Springfield and Petersburg, died Friday, March 31, 2023.  She was born on August 3, 1959 to James Winford and Juanita Medows Hall. She married John Buehner on April 7, 1990 in Springfield.   Molly was a pillar of her family,…

Focus on Faith

By Daryl Vermillion Pastor, Beardstown First Southern Baptist Church It has been said that greatness is proven by the fires of suffering. Jesus suffered more… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close