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Kevin L. Ownbey

Man sentenced to 22 years in prison

A former Ashland man was found guilty of battery and sentenced to 22 years in prison. Kevin L. Ownbey, 55, was sentenced by Cass County… Login to continue reading Login…

Cyber Lock

Culbertson Memorial Hospital provides notice of data event

Culbertson Memorial Hospital (“Culbertson”) recently discovered an incident that may have impacted the privacy of information related to certain patients and current or former employees.… Login to continue reading Login…

Virginia, IL

Multiple issues at Virginia City Council

By Brandon Winner The Virginia City Council met May 8, with three main issues; parking, city signs, and the new fiscal year As May 1… Login to continue reading Login…

Substances retrieved from stop

Traffic stop results in drug bust

By Brandon Winner A Beardstown man was arrested on May 3 after  Cass County Deputies made a traffic stop on 4th Street in Beardstown.  … Login to continue reading Login…

Dr. Jesseca Pirkle

Pirkle receives dual degrees

Jesseca Pirkle graduated with dual degrees from the University of Illinois. A Medical Doctorate (MD) from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford,… Login to continue reading Login…

Aaric Brown and Agner Torres (L/R)

Beardstown Senior soccer players sign tp play in college

Beardstown Senior soccer players Aaric Brown and Agner Torres (L/R) are pictured at their college signing day.  Brown signed to play for John Wood College… Login to continue reading Login…

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

The Beardstown FFA is having a plant sale at the high school greenhouse from 8 a.m to 11 a.m. on May 13. All plants marked… Login to continue reading Login…

Bread of Love

Monday – Chicken salad sandwich, three-bean salad, pickled beets, banana, milk Tuesday – Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, mixed fruit, dinner roll, milk Wednesday –… Login to continue reading Login…

College News

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville completed 2023 Spring Commencement exercises for over 2,400 eligible graduates during a series of ceremonies held May 5-7. Area graduates are:… Login to continue reading Login…