News

Area students on WIU Dean’s List

Several area students were among 1,164 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University that were named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List. The total includes… Login to continue reading Login…

Pictured at the Sunrise FS Bluff Springs location from left to right: Mike Dambacher, Dawna McLain, Ross Barker, Conor Richard, and Brian Garrick. Not pictured: Kyle Estell.

Local FS facilities achieve certification

The Sunrise FS Bluff Springs and Sunrise FS Kilbourne locations were honored this past week by achieving certification from ResponsibleAg. The ResponsibleAg Certification Program is… Login to continue reading Login…

Harris murder trial reset once again

The murder trial of Robert D. Harris has been rescheduled by the court until May 7th. Harris is accused of killing Kathryn G. Wzientek and… Login to continue reading Login…

Beardstown reconsiders liquor license vote

By David Miller After additional input, plus the presence of alderperson Mary Davis, the Beardstown City Council voted to approve an additional liquor license for… Login to continue reading Login…

Daniel W Smith is sworn in

Virginia swears in new police chief

By Michael Kloppenburg The city of Virginia has a new police chief. Daniel W. Smith was sworn into office at Monday night’s meeting of the… Login to continue reading Login…

Covid Update

COVID cases spiral up

The Cass County Health Department is saddened to report the 46th COVID related death of a Cass County resident. CCHD is also reporting 345 new… Login to continue reading Login…

Rusty Gate

Beyond the Rusty Gate

By Kay Brown So here comes the snow. I remember the year we moved to the country. We moved in September and the first big… Login to continue reading Login…

Cass County Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Divorces: Steven Jacob Hill from Daphne Ranee Edge. Property Transfers: Laura E. Blum, Laura E. Fischer,… Login to continue reading Login…

Editorial

By Bill Mitchell I’m not one to stay up and welcome in the New Year. Amazingly, I can sleep right through it and the New… Login to continue reading Login…