News

Explorer’s Bible Study starts Sept. 12

    A Bible study course will begin soon on Sunday evening. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, rural Arenzville, is once again hosting Explorer’s Bible Study at… Login to continue reading Login…

Rev. Herzog

Congregational pastor to retire

By Bill Mitchell    The pastor of the First Congregational United Church of Christ is retiring – again. The Rev. Dr. Gladys Herzog, who has… Login to continue reading Login…

Area libraries awarded grants

    Several area libraries were among Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White’s awards of  FY21 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid… Login to continue reading Login…

LLCC Foundation announces 2021-2022 scholarship recipients

    The Lincoln Land Community College Foundation has announced the recipients of over 250 scholarships totaling more than $444,000 for the 2021-2022 academic year. The… Login to continue reading Login…

Library

Beardstown Houston Memorial Library adds homeschool materials

By Bill Mitchell    The Beardstown Houston Memorial Public Library has new materials aimed to assist home school families. Library Director Tricia Scott has announced… Login to continue reading Login…

Beardstown Police News

    Joshua D. Lowe, 22, Beardstown, was picked up August 5 on a McDonough County warrant for failure to appear on a possession of methamphetamine… Login to continue reading Login…

More discussion, no decision on ATVs

   For the second month in a row, Chapin Village Trustees heard from the public during its August meeting held earlier this month.     The… Login to continue reading Login…

Beyond the Rusty Gate

Beyond the rusty gate

    What a nice Sunday. My oldest son came to visit and I hadn’t seen him for a year. He lives out of state and… Login to continue reading Login…

Two new members added to FPD board

    Two new persons joined the board for the new Ashland Fire Protection District at last week’s board meeting: Gary Martin and JR Blair. By… Login to continue reading Login…

Chandlerville Burgoo opens today

By Bill Mitchell     Activities get underway at 5:00 p.m today at the 66th annual Chandlerville Burgoo. There will be lots of things for the… Login to continue reading Login…