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James Park to get disability swing

James Park, Ashland, IL

By Michael Kloppenburg James Park will be getting a swing for children with disabilities. The swing is being provided by village resident Alaina Griffin, who… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown man stabbed

By Sally Lael A Beardstown man was stabbed early Sunday morning and taken to Culbertson Hospital where he was transferred to St. Johns Hospital in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Aggravated robbery on Oak St, Beardstown

Crime Scene Tape

By Sally Lael An aggravated robbery was held after 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 15 in Beardstown. According to Beardstown Police report, Jaun Minaya, 38,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Cass County Fair celebrates 75 years

Pictured standing, left to right: 2023 Junior Show Queen, Riley Booth, Beardstown, 1st Runner-up, Gracie Eilers-Otto. Beardstown, 2023 Miss Cass County Fair Queen, Gretchen Swartz, Beardstown and seated 2023 Miss Cass County Fair Queen, Isabella Carlock, Chandlerville, Not pictured: Miss Photogenic, Brooklyn Beck, Arenzville and Miss Congeniality, JoCee Harris, Chandlerville.

Since 1948 Virginia, IL has been home to the Cass County Fair. This year they are celebrating their 75th anniversary. The fair board has been… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Virginia Park to get pickleball new courts

A ribbon cutting was held for the new addition at the Caraway Pub on Monday, July10

By Michelle Carty At the July 10th Virginia City Council meeting it was announced that Jack Handy, a former graduate of Virginia, has donated funds… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Fire destroys vehicles

Spray from a fire hose work to extinguish a van engulfed in flames.                  Photo by Kaitlyn Copley

Two vehicles that were burning last week caused concern as they were in close proximity to several residences on July 6 in the 200 block… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close