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      I’ve yet to read The Witcher novels, but I’m a fan of the property. The CD Projekt Red games are great fun, and… Login to continue reading Login…

Timothy Parsons-Heather

Ashland man awarded 4th Master’s Degree

    Ashland resident Timothy Parsons-Heather was awarded the degree of Master of Arts in Human Services Gerontology on July 31, 2021 from the University of… Login to continue reading Login…

CRWD reports 6% water loss

    Water Superintendent Randy McClure reported at the Cass Rural Water District (CRWD) meeting that there was a water loss of 6%, and Illinois Road… Login to continue reading Login…

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…