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Good Grades

LLCC fall part-time  President’s, Vice President’s lists Arenzville – Denise K. Parks* Ashland – Carrie T. Brazil, Pamela M. Fava, Elizabeth R. Ferrill, Lindsey M.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Vernon Dean Kleinschmidt

Vernon Dean Kleinschmidt

Vernon Dean Kleinschmidt, 91, Beardstown, died Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Heritage Health in Beardstown. He was born December 10, 1931 in Arenzville, the son of Herman Frederich and Anna Dorothea Lovekamp Kleinschmidt. He graduated from Arenzville High School in…

Gerald “Jerry” Dean Fisher

Gerald “Jerry” Dean Fisher

Gerald “Jerry” Dean Fisher, 85, Quincy, IL, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. He was born June 6, 1937, the son of Virgil Fisher and Viola Webster in Beardstown. He is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Seven)…

Focus on Faith

Rev. Keith Kettner St. John’s Lutheran Church Every year, the ancient Christians celebrated a specific event in the life of Jesus. One Sunday was dedicated… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Bits & Pieces

By Sally Lael I started writing this column shortly after I began my employment at this newspaper in 1987. Dorothy Smith used to write this… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Trivia Too

By Roy Roberts I’m still going through boxes with old memoirs, and I found one which was a letter from my mother to her sister,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Looking Back

By Leigh Morris Just when you think things cannot get any crazier, they up and do. I must wonder what future generations will have to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Bread of Love

February 6 – 10 Monday- Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed corn, cinnamon apples, roll, milk Tuesday – Turkey sandwich on bun, vegetable soup,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Ashland FD to replace tanker

The  2023 International truck will be outfitted to carry the tanker and all its equipment.

By Jan McGovern On a very cold December night before Christmas, 2022, the Ashland Fire Department was asked to render mutual aid to help battle… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close