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Check presented to the Cass County Food Pantry

The congregation from First Southern Baptist Church of Beardstown was pleased to present a check to the Cass County Food Pantry in Virginia in the amount of $400, along with various food items.

Liberty, the cat.

Pet of the Week

Liberty hopes everyone had a great Independence Day! She is a two-year old long-haired torti. She loves to play with pom pom balls and mouse toys. She is a very sweet girl who also enjoys treats. The Schuyler County Humane Society is excited to announce that through a grant from the

Pictured above, left to right; Nancy Steffen, Jaelyn Simpson, Karen Dirksmeyer, Bailey Draper, and Dena Turner

Emblem Club scholarships

This year’s Beardstown Emblem Club scholarships recipients were Bailey Draper (Emblem Club sponsor - Dena Turner [Aunt]) who was awarded a Club Scholarship ($1,000), and Jaelyn Simpson

Gospel concert at Clayton Church

The Clayton Christian Church will host the group Anticipation at 6 p.m. on July 21st in concert at the church located at 202 East Main in Clayton. 

Anticipation is a Gospel group that has been traveling the Midwest for 11 years. The group first started out as a trio with Brian Himmel and his two sons, Brandon and Chris

Menard Electric Co-op annual meeting

Menard Electric Cooperative invites its members to attend the 86th Annual Meeting of members on Wednesday, July 10 at Pleasant Plains High School...

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Farm Bureau ‘Playday’

The Cass- Morgan Farm Bureau Foundation “Playday” will be held at the Links Golf Course and Sportsman Club in Jacksonville on Monday, July 29. Members and non-members are welcome to participate in this fun event. 

Bread of  Love

Bread of Love – July 8 – July 12

Monday - Chicken breast in herb sauce, fluffy potatoes & gravy, green beans, apricots, bread,  milk

Tuesday - BBQ pork chop on bun, baked beans, lettuce salad, pineapple, milk

Wednesday - Chicken, broccoli & rice casserole, mixed vegetables, banana, dinner roll, milk

Thursday - Vegetable beef soup, cheese stick, pickled beets, melon, crackers, milk 

Friday-  Tuna & noodles, lima beans, pears, dinner roll, milk

Food Pantry Network – HOI launches BEAT THE HEAT campaign

Help Central Illinois BEAT THE HEAT this summer with Food Pantry Network – Heart of Illinois (HOI)’s BEAT THE HEAT campaign! The goal of BEAT THE HEAT is to collect donations of needed summer supplies to provide food pantry guests with the items they need to keep themselves safe and healthy throughout the summer. 

Quincy Art Center announces open call

The Quincy Art Center is excited to announce an open call for its upcoming art exhibit, themed “Connections.” An open call is an invitation for artists and collectors of all levels to submit their work for display in a public exhibition. Artists of all mediums, as well as collectors of art, are invited to respond.