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Little Shop of Horrors Musical Poster

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Opera House

The Beardstown Grand Opera House will present Little Shop of Horrors, a comedy rock musical  with music by Alan Menken and lyrics and a book by Howard Ashman. 

Lincoln Land Community College Springfield Campus

LLCC adding three new programs

Lincoln Land Community College is expanding to offer two new degree programs and one new certificate this fall — creative writing associate in arts, cardiovascular sonography associate in applied science and a workplace dynamics certificate.

U of I Springfield Spring Dean’s List

The University of Illinois Springfield has released the names of the 698 students who made the Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2024. A total of 104 students in the College of Business and Management;

Bread of  Love

Bread of Love – July 15 – July 19

Monday -Hot turkey sandwich, whipped potaotes & gravy, brussel sprouts, fruit cocktail, bread, milk

Tuesday -  BBQ chicken, baked potato, corn, peaches, bread, milk

Wednesday - Ham and beans, chopped onions, spinach & vinegar, pineapple, Rice Krispie Treat, cornbread, milk

Thursday -  Meatballs in brown sauce with peppers & onions, brown rice, coleslaw, pears, bread, milk

Friday -  Sloppy Joe on bun, pickles, pit beans, carrot sticks, mandarin oranges, milk

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, IL

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Museum ranks 2nd in poll for America’s Favorite Celebrity Pilgrimage site

Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the iconic Dakota where John Lennon spent his final days, or even the Henry Ford Museum with its vast collection celebrating American innovation, are just a few of the many landmarks that Americans visit to pay homage to their favorite deceased celebrities. Each year, countless fans embark on trips to these hallowed sites, driven by a desire to connect with the legacies of those who have left an indelible mark on our culture. 

Cass County Courthouse News

Cass County Courthouse News

Property Transfers

Franklin G. Bell, Christina L. Bell POA, Warranty Deed to Patrick E. Bell, Jefferson Bell for Lands in Section 27, T18R10.

Octavio Ayala Izquierdo, Quit Claim Deed to Migel Angel Ayala Nunez, for Lots 1 & 2 in Block 159 of Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.

Ricardo Contreas, Lynda Schwalb, Warranty Deed to Migel Angel Ayala Nunez, Octavio Alaya Izquierdo, for Lots 1 & 2 in Block 159 of Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.

Tamara Baptist and Gale Kleinschmidt, Co-Trustees, Vernon Dean Kleinschmidt Family Trust, Bernita J. Kleinschmidt Trust, Corrective Deed to Prairie Poer INC. for Lands in Section 30, T17R12.

Cass County government and school board meetings

A-C Central School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 at the Board Conference Room, Unit Office, 501 W. Buchanan Street, Ashland.

Beardstown City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at 105 W. 3rd Street in the Council Chambers

Beardstown School Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 at 500 E. 15th Street in the Library

Summertime Grill & Chill

GRILL SAFELY THIS SUMMER: Plenty of people can be found working their grilling magic year-round. But the vast majority of people do the bulk of their grilling over the summer, when warm temperatures contribute to a relaxed atmosphere that makes outdoor cooking and dining that much more appealing.The relaxing nature of summer can make it easy to overlook safety, particularly when grilling. However, the right safety measures when

Community Calendar Summer

Community Calendar

The Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the old Washington School, 1008 East 5th Street, Beardstown.