Community

Virginia Elementary Principal leaving

The Virginia School Board unanimously voted to accept the resignation letter of Elementary Principal Jeff Bourne at their Monday night meeting.

Community Calendar

The Alzheimer’s Support group will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 10 Beardstown Health and Rehab (old hospital), 8306 St. Lukes Drive, Beardstown. Please enter through the front door.

Pet of the Week

Elton was born on June 25, 2023 and came to the humane society on August 5, 2023. He loves to be near on people whenever he gets the chance.

Community Calendar

The Alzheimer’s Support group will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 10 Beardstown Health and Rehab (old hospital), 8306 St. Lukes Drive, Beardstown. Please enter through the front door.

Tips to tend a garden in late summer

As summer winds down, long stretches of sunlight are dwindling and cooler temperatures are on the horizon. Gardening enthusiasts may wonder how they can manage their backyard gardens as the peak growing season comes to a close.

Family fun makes for enjoyable evenings

Parents and children benefit when they spend quality time together. According to South University, children feel special when their parents take time to engage in fun activities with them.

Lincoln Land Comm. College News

Lincoln Land Community College conferred more than 1,450 degrees and certificates this last year and held a commencement ceremony Friday, May 16. The graduate list below is in alphabetical order by hometown and includes degrees and certificates conferred.

Hunter Ballinger, entrepreneur of Roegge Sweet Corn

Since he was five years old, Hunter Ballinger (now 15), rode around the corn patch in the hauling wagon. He would help haul the corn to the bins where the customers would purchase it from all around the area.