News Staff

News Staff

Bread of Love

January 9 -13 Monday – Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, banana, roll, milk Tuesday – Salisbury steak in gravy, rice pilaf, broccoli, applesauce, bread,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Focus on Faith

By Brian Kenney Assistant Pastor, Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, Jacksonville “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Bits & Pieces

By Sally Lael Here we are in 2023 and all hoping for the very best and a prosperous new year. Nothing wrong with that. Winter… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Trivia Too

By Roy Roberts Not many in Beardstown can enjoy the weather with a temperature of 50-61 degrees and still remember a little more than a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Looking Back

In 1911, car 234 made history by carrying President William Taft between Decatur and Springfield. A century later, it is preserved and operated by the Illinois Railway Museum. (Leigh Morris photo)

By Leigh Morris This column is dedicated to those who dream of traveling back in time. Yes, time travel is possible. Skeptical? OK, here’s a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

The Road and Bridge Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the Cass County Highway Department in Virginia ****** The Cass… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown to get new therapy clinic

Beardstown City Hall

Beardstown City Council approved Tuesday night to grant Larissa Sorrells a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) grant for Beardstown Therapy Clinic not to exceed $66,671. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown fire destroys residence

A fire in the early morning hours of January 3 destroyed vacant a moblie home in Beardstown.

Beardstown Fire Department responded to a call at 1:15 a.m. January 3 in the 1000 block of West 9th Street, Beardstown. Flames and heavy smoke… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close