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Virginia Board discusses CEO program

   Superintendent Gary DePatis discussed the CEO program at the Virginia School Board Monday night.     A representative of Midland Insitute who wants to begin… Login to continue reading Login…

Editorial

By Bill Mitchell         It’s a drama going on in nearly every state every ten years. It’s called redistricting. Of course, the party that’s… Login to continue reading Login…

5th Annual Car Show in Arenzville

    Arenzville will host its 5th Annual Thunder in the Park Car Show August 14th at the ballpark.     Registration will begin at 9 a.m.… Login to continue reading Login…

CRWD reports 4% water loss

    Water Superintendent Randy McClure reported to the Cass Rural Water District that there was a water loss of 4% during the previous month.   … Login to continue reading Login…

Devan Rice

State police arrest Virginia man for child pornography

    Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officials announce the arrest of Devan Rice, a 20-year-old male of Virginia, Illinois, for Solicitation… Login to continue reading Login…

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Fire at Farris Forest Products

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New Ashland Fire Protection District holds first meeting

    The Ashland Fire Protection District held its first meeting following the voters’ decision in April to form the district. Meeting at the Ashland fire… Login to continue reading Login…

Joey Luna and baby

Beardstown police officer delivers baby

By Bill Mitchell     The call was pretty vague when it came in on June 11. A report of a woman laying on the ground.… Login to continue reading Login…

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Screen Time

    Metroid is one of the few classic Nintendo franchises that I just haven’t sunk much time into. I played Metroid Prime and its sequel… Login to continue reading Login…

Ashland changes building ordinance

  The Ashland village board voted to change its ordinance that prohibited accessory structures on a lot without a primary structure on the lot to… Login to continue reading Login…