Looking Back
By Leigh Morris “A well known American writer said once that, while everybody talked about the weather, nobody seemed to do anything about it,” Charles… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Bits & Pieces
By Sally Lael Growing up as a redhead was not always popular back when I was much younger. Since red hair is unusual (we only… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Space, Time, Future of the Universe lecture set at Pleasant Plains Library
What is space? What is time? Charles Schweighsauer, retired Professor of Astronomy at the University of Illinois Springfield, will explore these questions at the Pleasant… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Focus on Faith
By Rev. Keith Kettner St. John’s Lutheran Church, Beardstown Peter’s denial of Jesus was very different from Judas’ betrayal. While the actions of these two… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Frances Emily Hegener
Frances Emily Hegener, 77, Jacksonville, died March 6, 2023, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. She was born March 6, 1946, in Beardstown. She graduated from Beardstown High School in 1964, attended Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa, class of 1969, and was…
Courthouse News
Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages Leo C. Brown, Chandlerville, and Christina L. Ericson, Chandlerville. Divorces Charles A. Force from… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
America’s beloved Purple Martins return to Illinois
In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Illinois. The birds were… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Dailey Top 12 at Fresh/Soph State Wrestling
By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor Beardstown sophomore Garrett “Chunk” Dailey won three matches and lost two at the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Fresh/Soph… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Mafhina medals at State Wrestling Finals
By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor Eighth graders Shadrack Mafhina and Maddox Medrano both represented the Beardstown community well at the IESA Class A State Wrestling… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
8th Grade Lady Trojans fall in Sectional
By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor The Triopia-Meredosia Lady Trojan eighth grade volleyball team won the Bluffs Regional and carried a 24-0 record into sectional play… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close