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State’s Attorney Craig Miller

Cass office holders sworn in

Oaths of office were administered to three new Cass County officers Monday, Dec. 1, at the Cass County Courthouse.  States Attorney Craig Miller, Circuit Clerk… Login to continue reading Login…

Beyond the Rusty Gate

Christmas of yore & Christmas today

    I wonder if you got as full as I did last week. Between my birthday and Thanksgiving, I’ve had enough food for another week.… Login to continue reading Login…

Beardstown Police News

Beardstown Police News

    Jalisa J. Cooper, 30, of Bellville was cited Nov. 19 for speeding 58/35 and given a promise to comply.     Zadis M. Fernandez, 48,… Login to continue reading Login…

VFW seeks service member addresses

    VFW Post 1239 Auxiliary in Beardstown is seeking addresses of active military personnel for the annual “Boxes to Troops” campaign.     Those with a… Login to continue reading Login…

Thanksgiving

Chandlerville hosts community Thanksgiving dinner

   Long before the sun ever peeked over the bluffs that form the eastern wall of the Sangamon River Valley at Chandlerville, the lights were… Login to continue reading Login…

Among the best — The Grinch riding aboard an old firetruck owned and operated by TJ Pratt took top honors for the best non-float entry in Saturday night’s 12th annual Nighttime Christmas Parade sponsored by the Beardstown Chamber of Commerce and Beardstown C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Joining the Grinch on the firetruck were Stella Swingle and  Cami Coats. (Photo by Brian DeLoche.)

Beardstown Nighttime parade results announced

   The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce and Beardstown C.O.N.N.E.C.T. sponsored the 12th Annual Nighttime Christmas Parade last Saturday with a large crowd taking advantage of… Login to continue reading Login…

A-C Central

A-C Central reopens after COVID-19 forces closure

   A-C Central has opened again following a shutdown that occurred after a teacher tested positive for COVID-19. Middle/high school Principal Candi Shaver said the… Login to continue reading Login…

Ramon Escapa

Ramon Escapa appointed 8th Judicial Circuit Judge

    Ramon M. Escapa, Schuyler County State’s Attorney, has been appointed by Justice Rita B. Garman of the Illinois Supreme Court as Circuit Judge of… Login to continue reading Login…