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Rusty Gate

Beyond the Rusty Gate

By Kay Brown Well, here we go into a brand new year. It has to be better than the last one. We sure need a… Login to continue reading Login…

Add some color to your winter landscape by growing holly

By Kenneth Johnson Extension Educator, Horticulture, U of I Cooperative Extension Service   Needled evergreens like pines, firs, and spruces get most of the attention… Login to continue reading Login…

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

The Road and Bridge Committee has announced the meeting scheduled for Monday, January 3, 2022, has been moved to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2021.… Login to continue reading Login…

Bread of Love

Bread of Love Menu

January 3-7 Monday-Fried Chicken, fluffy potatoes, corn mandarin oranges, bread milk, gravy Tuesday-Chili, carrot sticks, pineapple, crackers, milk Wednesday-BBQ pork chop, baked beans, salad, tropical… Login to continue reading Login…

Courthouse News

Several new state laws take effect January 1

Minimum wage workers in Illinois will see a boost in their hourly pay to $12 per hour starting January 1, while tenants in affordable housing… Login to continue reading Login…

CRWD discusses cyber security

By Jan McGovern The Cass Rural Water District (CRWD) members discussed the City of Virginia’s Cyber Security measures in place for the water plant. No… Login to continue reading Login…

One dead following crash on Virginia Road

By Bill Mitchell A former Virginia man is dead following a one vehicle accident on Virginia Road last Thursday. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s… Login to continue reading Login…

Council takes no action on contract negotiations

By David Miller Right after the Beardstown City Councl meeting was called to order, Alderman Ron Culves asked to go into closed session to discuss… Login to continue reading Login…

A-C approves levy, works on bond sale

By Michael Kloppenburg The A-C Central School Board approved its levy of revenue from county property tax at last week’s board meeting. The district will… Login to continue reading Login…