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Community Calendar

The Supervisor of Assessments Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Cass County Courthouse. ****** The Cass County Courthouse will… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

It’s the right thing to do

Damar Hamlin

By Sally Lael It was a sad night recently for the National Football League (NFL) as one of their own collapsed on the field. Buffalo… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Trivia Too

By Roy Roberts As I continue to go through files of clippings or stories that I have saved, I came across an article from The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Looking Back

Nathanial Prentice Banks

By Leigh Morris It took 15 rounds of voting for U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy to become the new U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Bits & Pieces

By Sally Lael It’s a well known fact that I am a Cardinals fan. And I love every minute of their games. I haven’t always… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Bread of Love

January 16-20 Monday – Holiday Tuesday- Roast turkey and gravy, hashbrown casserole, peas, mixed fruit, bread, milk Wednesday – Egg salad on wheat bread, chicken… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Focus on Faith

By Daryl Vermillion Pastor, Beardstown 1st Southern Baptist Church Mark 3: 13-19 When professional sports teams choose an athlete for their roster, they look to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Cass students on WIU Dean’s List

Western Illinois University

A total of 1,103 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List. The total includes 98 students at… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Virginia announces honor rolls

Good Grades

Virginia Jr/Sr High School has annonced its honor rolls for the first semester 2022. High School High Honor Roll: Adelea Anderson, Kris Bell, Kaylee Brown,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Michael Neil Smith

Michael Neil Smith

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Neil Smith announces his passing on January 7, 2023, in Jacksonville. He was born on September 28, 1967, in Vandalia, the son of Neil and Barbara Smith of St. Elmo.…