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Vera Talkemeyer

Vera Talkemeyer to celebrate 100 years

Longtime Arenzville resident Vera Imogene Talkemeyer will celebrate her 100th birthday on Wednesday, February 1. She was born near Beardstown, the first of three children… Login to continue reading Login…

Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages None Divorces None Property Transfers Dena Marie Weyls, Dena M. Goleash, Warranty Deed to Chad… Login to continue reading Login…

Chapin IL

Chapin resident brings concerns to the board

By Loren Hamilton The January meeting of the Chapin Village board was opened with comments from a village resident. The resident is concerned about the… Login to continue reading Login…

Church Window

Special services to be held at Black Oak Church

Black Oak Church, Upper Meredoisa Road, Beardstown, will host a Sunday morning brunch on January 22, following the 10:30 a.m. service. Pastor Fred Fritz, Rushville,… Login to continue reading Login…

Lincoln Land Community College, Jacksonville, IL Campus

LLCC-Jacksonville to host community scholarship event

Lincoln Land Community College in Jacksonville, located at 32 N. Central Park Plaza, will host a free scholarship information and FAFSA completion event from 3:00… Login to continue reading Login…

Area students named to President’s, Dean’s List

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Fall 2022 Dean’s List. Arenzville: Anna M. Burrus Ashland: Bailey M. Walbaum and Sydney L. Walbaum Beardstown: Luisa F. Florian Virginia:… Login to continue reading Login…

Jason Hawk

Beardstown man sentenced to IDOC on drug charges

A Beardstown man was sentenced to 11 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) on drug-related charges. Jason W. Hawk, 44, was sentenced January… Login to continue reading Login…

Chandlerville Fire Department

Chandlerville Fire Dept. to host EMR class

By Jan McGovern The Chandlerville Fire Department will be hosting an EMR class later in 2023. This class will be open to village residents. If… Login to continue reading Login…

Ashland, IL

Ashland Village Board adopts TIF resolution

By Michael Kloppenburg The Ashland Village Board adopted a resolution for the defense of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in their current form. This action… Login to continue reading Login…

Jessica Dotzert and Betty DeGroot

Leadership change for Cass Home Care program

For  more than 40 years, a home care program has been quietly helping Cass County seniors stay in their own homes and out of nursing… Login to continue reading Login…