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Calendar Fall

Community  Calendar

The Cass County Courthouse will be closed on the following dates: Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans’ Day; Thurday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving; and Monday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day.

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    The Cass County Communities Animal Control Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15 at the Cass County Highway Department in Virginia.

Bread of Love

Bread of Love – Nov. 13 – Nov. 17

Monday - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dinner roll, cinnamon apples, milk. Tuesday - Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, pears,  milk Wednesday - Roasted chicken, sweet potato, mixed vegetables, bread, apricots,  milkThursday - Chicken & noodles, peas, bread, peaches, milk Friday - BBQ chicken, baked potato, cauliflower, bread, tropical fruit, milk

Courthouse News

Cass County Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: NONE Divorces: NONE Property Transfers: Adriana Gallardo Jasso, Warranty Deed to Mario Azel Fiz, Herriberito Flores Ayala, Manuela Fiz,

Study abroad opportunities for high school students

Qualified high school students are offered a unique opportunity to explore the world by spending an academic year, semester or summer in Europe, Asia, North or South America, Australia or South Africa as part of the ASSE International Student Exchange Program. A non-profit, public benefit organization, ASSE is dedicated to promoting closer ties of friendship between the United States and other countries by fostering intercultural understanding through youth exchange programs.

Just keep swimming with Finding Nemo Jr. at BHS

“Finding Nemo Jr.” will be presented at Beardstown High School at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11th, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12th. 

   The charming 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the beloved 2003 Pixar film Finding Nemo. The cast includes over 200 students from grades Kindergarten to 12th grade, led by director and teacher, Allison Skinner.

Dallas Wilcoxen

ISP arrest Rushville man for traveling to meet a child

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officials announce the arrest of 30-year-old Dallas Wilcoxen of Rushville, for Traveling to Meet a Child (Class 3 Felony), Indecent Solicitation of a Child (Class 4 Felony), and Grooming (Class 4 Felony).

Creekside Boutique was officially opened last Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured above are (L-R) Mayor Randy McClure, Dustin Fritche, Cara Bell, Thad Walker, Sara Beth Fanning, Vickie Bell and Christa Stanbridge. Photo by JanetMartin

Virginia welcomes a new boutique

Virginia is proud to welcome another new business to the community. Creekside Boutique & Coffee Company held their grand opening on Friday the 27th. The business, located on the north side of the square, is owned by Sara Beth Fanning and will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Chandlerville Fire Department

Chandlerville Fire Department heads reinstated

It’s a mess!

   The article in last week’s Cass County Star-Gazette regarding the burning of an abandoned building in Chandlerville, had misinformation. according to Chandlerville Fire Chief Cory Simpson.

   Chief Simpson reported to this newspaper it was not an abandoned building that was burned. He also said that both he and Deputy Chief Tanner Force have been reinstated to their position.

Ashland Trunk or Treat

Wet, cold weather did not stop Ashland’s ghouls, goblins, dinosaurs, and superheroes from gathering Sunday afternoon at the Ashland fire house for popcorn, hot dogs, and sweets.