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Silent, slimy pests of the shade: Slugs

If you have noticed ragged, irregular holes in your hostas or other broad-leaf garden plants, you may be dealing with garden slugs. These soft-bodied pests can be found in shady, moist gardens, and although small, they can cause significant damage.

Chandlerville holds First Memorial Day Festival

Rhianna Simpson reported to the Chandlerville Village Board on June 11th that the First (and will become annual) Memorial Day Festival held on May 24th was a success. The four teams that participated in the event were very happy with the event and expressed interest in returning next year.

Two Cass veterans go on Honor Flight

Bud Dietsch, Chandlerville, and Paul Harris, Ashland, were part of the recent Honor Flight that flies veterans to Washington DC to visit memorials built to commemorate their service and sacrifice. Their flight was June 3 and both had escorts.

Water recreation safety tips

Fun in the sun often involves playing in the water. Whether you're soaking up some rays in a backyard pool, catching some ocean waves on a surfboard or sliding your way across a Slip 'N Slide, there's no shortage of ways to incorporate water into warm weather recreation.

What is the summer solstice and what's notable about this day?

June is a month to look forward to for a number of reasons. June is home to Father's Day; the end of the school year in many locales; vacations often take place in June; and the summer solstice occurs for people living in the northern hemisphere.

Community Calendar

Guthrie Pierce VFW Post 1239 will host a gumbo and shrimp boil starting at 3:00 p.m.Saturday, June 21, at the VFW, 610 E. 4th Street, Beardstown. There is a small cost per person. All proceeds support the VFW

Pet of the Week

Chester was born in April of 2022 and he came to the shelter on November 20, 2022. He is a loving boy who enjoys attention and is known for his big eyes.

Adventure awaits, even close to home

It's not uncommon for individuals to think that the ultimate vacation adventure requires venturing far and wide. But there are plenty of exciting ways to get your thrills even if you don't stray too far from home.