Drone shots of a huge transformer being relocated, Monday, April 29, from the Burlington Northern Rail Yard to the new solar farm near Concord. Specialized hauling equipment was required to carry and transport. The wheels on the two trailers are independently steerable, which allowed it to make the corner at 15th and Wall. Pictured here is at the Intersection of Hwy 67 and 125. Traffic was delayed during the process.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam. Over the past two days, ISP has received several phone calls from individuals reporting a person claiming to be an ISP investigator telling them their identity has been stolen. This is a scam. ISP special agents will not make cold calls requesting personal or financial information, or ask you to confirm personal or financial information.
College for Kids at Lincoln Land Community College will offer more than 60 programs this summer from June 10-July 25 thanks to new and continuing partnerships. Most programs will be held at the Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
New this year are theater camps for grades 1-8. There are three camps — Introduction to Theater, Auditioning for Theater and Introduction to Production, which includes backstage elements like set and costume design.
Mission #70 will serve 94 Veterans including 15 Korean Era veterans 79 Vietnam era veterans from 54 Central Illinois home towns of Altamont, Bethalto, Bloomington, Brighton, Casey, Champaign, Chandlerville, Chestnut, Clinton, Columbia, Cropsey, Danville, Dawson, Decatur, Dow, Effingham, Elizabeth, Farmer City, Fisher, Grafton, Greenville, Gurnee, Hettick, Jacksonville, Jerseyville, Lincoln, Litchfield, Longview, Loves Park, Mahomet, Marion, Mason City, Mattoon, Monmouth, Mt Zion, Neoga, Newton, Normal, Petersburg, Pleasant Plains, Rantoul, Rochester, Roxana, Rushville, Secor, Shelbyville, Sherman, Sorento, Southern View, Springfield, Teutopolis, Thomasboro, Topeka and Tuscola as well as Cotter AR and McKinze TN. Our May 14th veterans represent all branches of the military as well as the Air National Guard and the Army National Guard.
Several Cass County and several other recipients from the surrounding area were among those who received a 2024 Rotary Scholar-Athlete Award.
From Cass; Jayce Privia, A-C Central High School, Ashley Gil-Moleneero, Beardstown High School, Anna Miller, Triopia High School, and Emma Lyons, Virginia High School were all recognized by the Rotary Club of Jacksonville for their outstanding leadership, athletic achievement and academic excellence during high school career.
Senior students from 28 schools in west central Illinois were recognized during the annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner in Jacksonville, on April 25, 2024.
The Cass County Retired Teachers (CCRT) met April 23 at the Elks Club in Beardstown.
Twenty-two teachers and three guests enjoyed lunch and a program given by Tammee Peterson, Language Aquistion Administrator at Beardstown CUSD #15.
The next meeting will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 21 with Cass County Sheriff Devron Ohrn presenting the program.
The CCRT meets four times a year. All Cass County retired teachers are welcome to attend.
The Gifts from Maggie Memorial Ride will be held starting at noon on May 4th at Daugherty’s Pub in Chandlerville. Purpose of the ride is to raise funds for the Christmas program and to assist local families throughout the year. There will be a 50/50 drawing, food, music, games and much more. Contact Shannon DeWit at 217-491-5726 for more information.
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The Kirsta Anderson Benefit will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th at the Round House Event Center in Beardstown. There is a small cover charge that includes a meal and kids’ activities.
Monday - Fried chicken, whipped potatoes & gravy, corn, mandarin oranges in jello salad, bread, milk. Tuesday - Liver & onions, with gravy, baked potatoe, peas, cinnamon applesauce, bread, milk. Wednesday -Sloppy Joe on Bun, baked beans, colesalw, melon, milk. Thursday - Baked ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, fruit cocktail cake, bread, milk. Friday - Hot turkey sandwich on bread, fluffy potatoes & gravy, spinach & vinegar, mandarin oranges, milk. Friday - Fish fillet with American cheese & tartar sauce onbun, escalloped potatoes, peas, applesuace, milk
Sergio Feliciano, 18, Beardstown, was given a written warning for registration light on April 22.
Jesus Flores-Villegas, 29, Beardstown, was cited for operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, no insurance, no valid DL, improper use of registration sticker, and an expired registration on April 22.
Tonya L. White, 56, Beardstown, was cited for driving while revoked and failure to yield private drive on April 22.
Fredly E. Prophete, 32, Beardstown, was cited for no valid DL on April 22.
Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: Nothing filed. Divorces: Semeramine Ngole Makambo from Gilles Ndatiene Mula.Urbano Erazo Rodriguez from Analleli Urquiza.Claudia Tennill from Joseph Tennill. Property Transfers: Donald K. and Angelica S. Lunsford, Warranty Deed to Wells and Katie Petersen for Lots 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 &13 in Block 1 of Lafayette Heights, Beardstown.Jonathan C. Stock, Warranty Deed to Ross W. Hymes, Clinton T. Cooper for Lot 5, Block 127, Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.Marilyn K. Mohring, Carole Brannan, Carole L. Perry, Quit Claim Deed to Marilyn K. Mohring, Carole Brannan for Lands in Section 33, T18R11.