Peggy (Peg) Bambrick Rink, 80 of Beardstown, died Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Norwood Crossing in Chicago. She was born July 19, 1943, in Peoria, the daughter of James and Dorothy Bambrick. She married Emil (Ed) Rink February 4, 1967,…
Mary Joan Thompson Deaton, 89, Beardstown, died Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her daughter’s home surrounded by family. She was born July 13, 1934, in Beardstown, the daughter of Henry V. and Mae V. Schaeffer Thompson. She married Albert “Al”…
By Sally Lael My parents moved into our house when I was nine months old. It was a small house, only two bedrooms, but plenty… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Daryl Vermillion, Pastor Beardstown First Southern Baptist I am writing this column this week from Texas. I am on vacation there, and my trip… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
More than 325 members and their families attended Menard Electric Cooperative’s 85th Annual Meeting on July 12th at Athens Christian Church in Athens. Members re-elected… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor The District 17 Senior League Softball Team (15/16 year olds) is the 2023 Illinois State Champion. The District 17 squad… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Division 1 July 15 Deportivo Union and LAFC 2-2 tie America defeated Cruz Azul 1-0 Division 2 July 15 Huskies FC defeated San Antonio… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor After two classic battles, the 9–10-year-old District 17 All-Star tournament in Rushville would come down to one final winner take… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor The quest for a repeat trip to the Little League Central Regional by the Beardstown 11–12-year-old All-Star team fell just… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor Back-to-back State Tournament appearances are on tap for the Beardstown Junior League (13/14-year-olds) boys’ team by virtue of an unbeaten… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close