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Beyond the Rusty Gate

Program on tenant homes kindles memories

    My son and I were watching a program on the different styles of homes in this country over the decades. One was the tenant… Login to continue reading Login…

Film review

Go Watch “Lovecraft Country”

    There is a scene early on in the premiere of HBO’s new horror series Lovecraft Country where our protagonist, Atticus “Tic” Freeman (played by… Login to continue reading Login…

Ashland Village Board

Ashland residents to receive reimbursement

    Ashland Mayor Kitty Mau announced at the Ashland Village Board meeting last week that many village sewer customers will be getting reimbursed for overcharges.… Login to continue reading Login…

Beardstown City Council approves pay hikes

Beardstown Council to consider building walking path to JBS

The Beardstown City Council Tuesday night instructed Pubic Works Director Gary Hamilton to pursue a new program available through the Illinois Department of Transportation Enhancement… Login to continue reading Login…

JBS

Part of a $50 million nationwide initiative

At a time when many communities are struggling to find ways to replace revenue lost as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, Beardstown’s community leaders … Login to continue reading Login…

Cass County’s COVID-19 numbers continue to rise

Cass County’s COVID-19 numbers continue to rise

In what’s become an all-too-familiar pattern, Cass County has again reported more than 20 new COVID-19 cases in the past week.   As of Wednesday… Login to continue reading Login…

Steve Clark

Steve Clark announces bid for Virginia’s mayoral seat

It appears likely there may be a race for the mayor’s seat in Virginia come next spring. Steve Clark of Virginia has officially announced his… Login to continue reading Login…

Q & A session: 18th District Representative Darin LaHood  answered questions and discussed a broad range of topics with city officials last Thursday afternoon at the Beardstown City Hall. (Photo by Brian DeLoche.)

LaHood hears need for rescue equipment, river access

During a stop in Beardstown last Thursday afternoon, 18th Congressional District Representative Darin LaHood, told local officials he would support their efforts to convince the… Login to continue reading Login…

A-C Central

COVID halts classroom instruction at A-C Central

    A-C Central students were making plans to return to the classroom Friday but those plans changed when it was learned Wednesday that several teachers… Login to continue reading Login…

Screen Time

Marvel’s Avengers Announces Spider-Man DLC… But Only on PS4

The upcoming superhero spectacular Marvel’s Avengers has been a long time coming. First announced back in 2017, the game–developed by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal–promises… Login to continue reading Login…