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Virginia, IL

Residents concerned about letter regarding abandoned property

Several residents attended the Virginia City Council Monday night with a variety of complaints. Laura Cave council regarding a postcard she received on an abandoned… Login to continue reading Login…

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Cass County Consolidated Election results

It was a low turnout for Cass County voters, but it usually is in a  Consolidated Election. Only 17% of the 7,721 registered voters showed… Login to continue reading Login…

Christopher A. Africh

Beardstown man sentenced to prison

A Beardstown man was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Pike County Court on March 28. Christopher A. Africh, 52, pleaded guilty to aggavated… Login to continue reading Login…

Arenzville, IL

Three members leave Arenzville Village Board

By Jan McGovern It was the last meeting for three of rhe current Arenzville Village Board members Monday night, April 3rd. David Beard, Gary Beard… Login to continue reading Login…

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Gard School playground damaged

High winds on Friday, March 31 picked up the shelter that was in the parking lot at that end of State Street at Beardstown Community… Login to continue reading Login…

Ratcliff Family

Ratcliffs celebrate 50 years

Dennis & Cyndi (Phoebus) Ratcliff, Astoria, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 12, 2023. They were married in Peoria on January 12, 1973. The… Login to continue reading Login…