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PORTA-AC Boys Runner-Up at WIT

Porta Bluejays

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor PORTA-AC Central’s quest to win the 100th Annual Winchester Invitational Tournament and claim back-to-back championships came up just a little… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Lady Trojans knock down Spartans

Trojans

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor The Triopia-Meredosia-Virginia Lady Trojans wrapped up play in the North Greene Tournament last Saturday by knocking off the host team… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Focus on Faith

By Mike Courson Pastor, Beardstown First Christian Church Have you noticed how people respond to different times of the day with varying degrees of liveliness? … Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Judith R. “Judy” Mefford Hawk

Judith R. “Judy” Mefford Hawk

Judith R. “Judy” Mefford Hawk, 71, Beardstown, died Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.  She was born April 27, 1951 in Beardstown, the daughter of William O. Mefford and Lillie Rose “Mel” Surratt Mefford Pate. She married Charles…

Michael James Lucas

Michael James Lucas

Michael James Lucas, 58, Fairbanks, AK and formerly of Beardstown, died Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home.    He was born November 24, 1964 in Beardstown, the son of Bernard “Bud” and Elizabeth Jane Cooper Lucas.   He is survived…

James “ Jim” F. Quigg

James “ Jim” F. Quigg

James “ Jim” F. Quigg, 89, Jacksonville, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 24, 1933, in Jacksonville, the son of Charles Frank and Lela Rexroat Quigg. He married Mary “Joan” Goodpasture…

Linda C. Dugger

Linda C. Dugger

Linda C. Dugger, 75 of Beardstown, died Monday, January 9, 2023 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown was in charge of arrangements. 

Luis Enrique Herrera

Luis Enrique Herrera

Luis Enrique Herrera, 72, Beardstown, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.  Cremation Rites have been accorded. Colwell Memorial Home is handling the arrangements. 

Merle Elmer Lovekamp

Merle Elmer Lovekamp

Merle Elmer Lovekamp, 91, Arenzville, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Heritage Health in Beardstown.    Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown was in charge of arrangements.