Tom Penwarden named parade Marshal
By Bill Mitchell The Beardstown Fall Fun Festival has named Tom Penwarden Parade Marshal for the 2021 Fall Fun Festival Parade. The Beardstown Fall Fun… Login to continue reading Login…
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Arenzville readies to serve Burgoo this weekend
By Bill Mitchell The kettles are on for one of the area’s longest running festivals, the Arenzville Burgoo. They will start serving the savory stew… Login to continue reading Login…
24th Fiestas Patrias celebration set for Sunday
By Bill Mitchell The 24th annual Fiestas Patrias celebration will be held in Art Zeeck Park in downtown Beardstown Sunday, September 12. Activities get undeway… Login to continue reading Login…
Screen Time
By Ethan McIntyre It occurred to me this week that I’ve been a little unfair. My coverage hasn’t exactly been balanced in this column;… Login to continue reading Login…
The Beardstown Middle School cross country team
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Labor Day
Labor Day weekend is much-anticipated. Many people look forward to Labor Day weekend because it offers one last extended break to enjoy summer weather. Though… Login to continue reading Login…
Bread of Love
Monday-Holiday Tuesday- Roast pork, whipped potatoes, red cabbage, apple crisp, bread, milk, gravy Thursday-Ham salad, tomato basil soup, 3 bean salad, oranges, bread, crackers, milk… Login to continue reading Login…
Traveling WWII Memorial in So. Jacksonville
WJIL/WJVO Radio along with the Amvets Post 100 are proud to host Freedom’s Never Free. This traveling WWII Memorial is a half-sized replica of the… Login to continue reading Login…
Beyond the Rusty Gate Split peach tree still produces fruit
By Kay Brown It was another nice Sunday. My oldest son came by with peaches off our small tree. This is the first year for… Login to continue reading Login…
Celebrate American diversity with Fiestas Patrias
By Bill Mitchell I’m Scotch-Irish. I know that because my Dad told me. He also made the distinction of telling me and my siblings, and… Login to continue reading Login…