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Spray from a fire hose work to extinguish a van engulfed in flames.                  Photo by Kaitlyn Copley

Fire destroys vehicles

Two vehicles that were burning last week caused concern as they were in close proximity to several residences on July 6 in the 200 block… Login to continue reading Login…

The Cass County Fair Queen contest willl be held at the Virginia High School gym at 7:00 p.m.  Monday, July 17. There is a small entry fee for those 10 & up. Pictured above, left to right are Jocee Harris, Chandlerville; Gracie Eilers Otto, Beardstown; 2022 Miss Cass County Fair Queen, Gretchen Swartz, Beardstown; Belle Carlock, Chandlerville; Brooklyn Beck, Arenzville            	                                  Photo by Brittany Troxell Photography

Cass County Fair Queen Contest

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Pictured is Airevac 27 departing the marina.

Man seriously injured after falling off seawall

A 25-year-old Beardstown man was airlifted from Beardstown Marina to an area hospital after he had apparently fallen off the seawall around 10 p.m. Monday,… Login to continue reading Login…

You’re never too young to volunteer when there is a need. Rawlings and Emma Colwell helped deliver Meals on Wheels (Bread of Love) to Beardstown residents this past week. They set a great example of volunteering and enjoying it. Many organizations throughout the area can always use more volunteers. Contact any organization and offer your services.            	Emma and Rawlings are the children of Stephen and Abbie Colwell, Beardstown.  Photo submitted

Local Volunteers

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Autism Awareness

Autism support group informational meeting

An Autism Support Group Informational meeting will be held from 5-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 at JACIL, 15 Permac Rd. in Jacksonville. Neurodivergent youth, young… Login to continue reading Login…

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

All members and friends of the Cass County Historical & Genealogical Society are invited to attend the Annual Meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July… Login to continue reading Login…

Bread of Love

Monday – Hot turkey sandwich on bread, whipped potatoes and gravy, brussel sprouts, fruit cocktail, milk Tuesday – Meatballs in brown sauce, brown rice, peas,… Login to continue reading Login…

B’town Grand Opera House presents Shrek

Shrek The Musical JR. follows an ogre named Shrek who has learned the hard way that “people hate the things they cannot understand.” For many… Login to continue reading Login…

The Titan

Be careful of finger pointing

By Sally Lael A few weeks ago a submersible, also known as the Titan, traveled deep into the ocean but never returned. All five passengers… Login to continue reading Login…