MCS Community Services is offering scholarships of $2,000 to income eligible students of Morgan, Cass and Scott counties, who are already attending or are planning to attend an accredited Illinois university, college, technical or vocational school. The scholarships are provided by Community Services Block Grant, a program funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Losing a loved one is always tough, but losing them to dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease is worse because you lose them a little at a time before death.Sara (Kirchner) Brannan, Beardstown, lost her dad, Charles “Shorty” Kirchner January 2, 2024 to dementia. His actual diagnosis was dementia of the Alzheimer type. He was diagnosed over 10 years ago.
Triopia Grade School Principal Jamie Hobrock was selected as the Two Rivers IPA Principal of the Year.
She has been the grade school principal since 2010. Hobrock gradated from Triopia High School in 2000, then returned as a teacher in 2007. This is her 20th year in education.
Women have been making a statement for a long time in many areas and Cass County women are no different. In fact, we think we have some of the best in Cass County.
Cass County has some amazing women in the areas of business, education, entrepreneurs, volunteers, first responders, health care and much more.
Roger Lauder, Cass County Emergency Director, spoke to the city council Tuesday, February 6th regarding the Cass County All Hazard Mitigation Plan.
First, he wanted to explain to the council the meeting of mitigation. For the purpose of disaster management, mitigation is the process of taking action before a disaster occurs to reduce its impact and risk whether it be structural or non-structural. Having this plan in place opens the county and/or city up to mitigation dollars offered through the federal government. If the county/city does not have such a plan
The First National Bank of Arenzville, Jacksonville, and South Jacksonville is pleased to announce that Donald Pigg is the recipient of the 2023 Blue Diamond Community Service Award.
According to his daughter, Cindy Boehlke, Mr. Pigg has led a life of purpose and giving. In the 15+ years that he has lived in the Jacksonville area, he has worked with a variety of local organizations to help our community continue to improve, and be the best that it can be.
The Board of Trustees of West Central Mass Transit District announces the appointment of Debra Walters as the Executive Director of West Central Mass Transit District effective February 1, 2024.Brooklyn Knapp, Chairman of the Board of Trustees is excited about this transition.
Crimestoppers of Morgan, Cass and Scott Counties are seeking the whereabouts of this fugitives:
Brett M Rachell
DOB: 09/30/1987 Sex: M Race: W
Height: 5’10” Weight: 200 Hair Style: BRUSH CUT Eye Color: BLUE, L.K.A. 300 E 3RD ST, BEARDSTOWN
WANTED: FTA-DOMESTIC BATTERY, POSSESSION METHAMPHETAMINE, FLEEING/ATTEMPT ELUDE OFFICER
Note; Logan County Warrant also
There will be a meeting of the Renovation Committee at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 8 at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. ****** Beardstown Emblem Club will hold its annual Chicken & Noodle Dinner from 11 a.m.
The 2023-2024 A-C Central FFA Chapter photos...