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The public is invited to enjoy worship, special music, and spiritual revival with Evangelist Glenn Stevenson and family on March 17-22 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 28334 Oakford Rd, Chandlerville. The event will be held 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and and 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday - Friday.

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Crash on Chandlerville Road

A two-vehicle crash on March 7 resulted in both vehicles being towed from the scene but both drivers were cleared by EMS personnel.According to Cass County Sheriff’s Department, a vehicle driven by Martha L. Newman,

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Bread of Love – March 18-22

Monday - Meat loaf with beef gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, apricots, bread, milk. Tuesday - Turkey club sandwich, potato chips, pea salad, pineapple tidbits, milk. Wednesday - Baked spaghetti w

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Beardstown man captured following shooting

Following a shooting in Beardstown Saturday night, it was a little tense for residents when the suspect was not immediately captured. But following a night of consistent searching by Beardstown Police and Cass County deputies, the man was apprehended at 5:05 a.m. Sunday.

Andrew J. Wright, 41, 406 East 5th Street, was charged with one count of attempted first degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated battery.

The Cub Scouts (and families) of Pack 125, with members from Ashland, Virginia, Chandlerville, and Philadelphia would like the thank the volunteer firefighters of the Ashland Fire Department for hosting the group on March 5. The scouts learned about safety equipment, explored vehicles, raced through the tunnel, and tried their hand at using the Jaws of Life and spraying the fire hose. (They even let scouts run the siren!) Photo submitted

Ashland Fire Department Activities

The Cub Scouts (and families) of Pack 125, with members from Ashland, Virginia, Chandlerville, and Philadelphia would like the thank the volunteer firefighters of the Ashland Fire Department for hosting the group on March 5.
The scouts learned about safety equipment, explored vehicles, raced through the tunnel, and tried their hand at using the Jaws of Life and spraying the fire hose. (They even let scouts run the siren!)

Jill Roegge and Isaac French cut the ribbon in front of their new coffee shop location.

Ribbon cutting at Isaac’s Coffee Shop

Once Isaac French graduated from the Triopia where he served the teachers their daily coffee, Isaac’s mom, Jill Roegge, decided since the day training program in Beardstown had closed, Isaac needed daily activity. Isaac has Down syndrome. And going with Isaac’s love of serving the teachers their coffee, Jill opened a small coffee shop with Isaac. It all began in July of 2021 in a pull behind trailer for Isaac to continue to bless his teachers with his special coffee.

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Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau trivia night

 The Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau Foundation will be hosting its 5th annual, fun for all, trivia fundraiser for scholarships on Friday, March 8! The questions are not all about agriculture. There will be a great mix that everyone is sure to enjoy!

LLCC to host regional science fair March 16 

Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) will host the annual Illinois Junior Academy of Science Region 10 Science Fair on Saturday, March 16 in Cass Gym on the LLCC-Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. 

The public is invited to view the science projects on display from noon to 2 p.m. An awards ceremony will be held at 2 p.m.

The event will include students in grades 7-12 from a 13-county area including Adams, Brown, Cass, Christian, Green, Hancock, Macoupin, Montgomery, Morgan, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler and Scott.

B’town Fire Dept Fish Fry

Beardstown Fire Department will hold a Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 29 at the fire station, 1119 Edwards Street in Beardstown.

Persons may dine-in, carry out or have it delivered to their homes. Menu includes fried fish, potato salad, baked beans bread and butter for a fee. Call orders in that morning at 217-323-1191.

Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment for the volunteers.