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Memorial warns of scam attempts

    SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Health System last Thursday warned the public about an attempted scam involving phone calls that appear to originate from the system’s… Login to continue reading Login…

Takeout Challenge

Takeout Challenge launched to support Cass restaurants

dent Dan Bergerud heard about a program in another community to help support local restaurants, it sparked an idea. Why couldn’t it be done in… Login to continue reading Login…

Bluffs hires new police chief

   Bob Smith has been chosen as incoming police chief for the village of Bluffs. He will assume duties on Jan. 1, replacing current Chief… Login to continue reading Login…

Courthouse News

Federal Grand Jury indicts Beardstown man on fraud charges

   A Beardstown man has been indicted on charges of fraud in connection with COVID-19 emergency benefits available through the Small Business Administration.    A… Login to continue reading Login…

Area Schools

Misunderstanding may have produced negative TIF vote

   A lack of communication could have been the reason that the Beardstown School District #15 voted against the recertification of Beardstown’s TIF.    There… Login to continue reading Login…

Chapin

Beardstown City Council buys police cars, rescue boat

   Christmas arrived a little early for Beardstown’s police, and fire/rescue departments as the City Council approved the purchase of two new Dodge Durango patrol… Login to continue reading Login…

Screen Time

‘The New Mutants’: Be Careful What You Wish For

Earlier this year, I penned an article for Screen Time in which I complained about the frequent delays to the film The New Mutants. Well,… Login to continue reading Login…

Tad (Talmadge) Brenner

Brenner sworn in as Circuit Judge

  Tad (Talmadge) Brenner was sworn in Dec. 2 as Circuit Court Judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The Circuit consists of Adams, Brown, Pike,… Login to continue reading Login…

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…