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Being quarantined is not a new experience

    Being quarantined for nearly 6 months, the future looks like it could be another 6 months. Naturally, I don’t like being cooped up, but… Login to continue reading Login…

Kiwanis Club names scholarship winners

Kiwanis Club names scholarship winners

    The Beardstown Kiwanis Club has announced its 2020 scholarship winners who will each receive $250.     Recipients are Raegan Krumboltz and Grace Krohe.   … Login to continue reading Login…

Beyond the Rusty Gate

Enjoying family and the outdoors

    We had a good middle of the week. My middle son works different hours than most people, so he’s off in the middle of… Login to continue reading Login…

Courthouse News

Courthouse News

    From the Cass County Courthouse: Divorce:     David Dominguez and Reyma Martinez Diaz. Marriage Licenses:     Perry Allen Hampton II, Springfield and Sarah Elizabeth… Login to continue reading Login…

Gretchen Swartz of the Beardstown FFA Chapter competed in the FFA State Virtual Extemporaneous Speaking Contest. Gretchen placed 8th overall at the state level.

B’town FFA earns state convention honors

Members of the Beardstown FFA chapter were recognized during the 92nd annual Illinois FFA State Convention, hosted virtually over three weeks this summer. The Beardstown… Login to continue reading Login…

Virginia mayor urges the use of masks

Virginia mayor urges the use of masks

    Virginia Mayor Reg Brunk urged residents to wear masks for their neighbors at Monday night’s meeting of the city council in light of the… Login to continue reading Login…

Cass County Board votes to reopen courthouse April 13

Cass board opts for return to teleconferenced meetings

Citing the fact the board was conducting “in person” meetings when the COVID-19 infection rate is significantly higher than it was when the board previously… Login to continue reading Login…