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Cass County Courthouse News

 Cass County Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia.

Marriages

Johnathan Ferry, Pleasant Plains, and Gina Thompson, Pleasant Plains.

Divorces

NONE

Property Transfers

Ambriorix R. Terrero Valdez, Warranty Deed to Mayelin Castillo Saez, Julio Angel De Los Santos Paredes, for Lot 10 in Block 41 of March & Beard Addn, Beardstown.

Hector Gomez Bravo, Ma F Velazquez Ayala, Quit Claim Deed to LA Plasita LLC for Lots 6, 7 & 8 in Block 34 of Beard & March Addn, Beardstown.

Inviting Illinoisans to celebrate statesmanship in the Prairie State 

As we all know, the United States is in the midst of a bitterly contentious political campaign in which the presidency and control of Congress are in question. Analysts say that the United States faces graver threats to its national security than it has in decades, perhaps ever. War is raging in Europe and the Middle East; tensions are rising in Asia; tempers are flaring across America.

Summer Beach Gear

Nazarene Church to hold VBS

Beardstown Church of the Nazarene, 919 Jackson Street, will hold Vacation Bible School from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 12-14. Children from third grade to sixth grade are invited to attend.

Every day is an adventure at Breaker Rock Beach from the morning waves crashing against the shore to evenings filled with bonfires and s’mores! Catch a glimpse of an orca leaping through the surf or watch happy sea lions playing among the rocks beneath magniicent pines. Race along the sand with your brightly colored kite, join friends to make the most amazing sandcastle, or gaze in wonder at the mysteries found in a glimmering tide pool. As the crowds come and go and the tides ebb and flow, Breaker Rock rises majestically as a symbol of strength, standing firm against the force of wind and waves.

Community Calendar Summer

Community Calendar 

The monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 3 pm. Sunday, June 9 at the old Washington School building, 1008 East 5th Street, Beardstown.

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The Beardstown C.O.N.N.E.C.T. will have its Brown Bag Lunch in the Art Zeeck Park, downtown Beardstown every Wednesday during June. 

Lunch may be purchased for a minimal fee and includes drink and dessert. 

Music scheduled for the remainder of June are Lydia Cunningham, June 12th; Stuart Smith, June 19th; and the Beardstown Community Choir on June 26th.

The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the Cass County Health Department for being named June’s Business of the Month. The clinic opened in 2007 in Virginia and then in 2009 opened a clinic in Beardstown. In 2023 the Beardstown Clinic moved to its current location at 1501 Wall Street. The clinics are currently staffed by two primary physicians as well as two behavioral counselors. The clinic staffs 85 full-time employees along with 36 clinical professionals. The clinic is open Monday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Business of the Month

The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the Cass County Health Department for being named June’s Business of the Month.
The clinic opened in 2007 in Virginia and then in 2009 opened a clinic in Beardstown. In 2023 the Beardstown Clinic moved to its current location at 1501 Wall Street. The clinics are currently staffed by two primary physicians as well as two behavioral counselors. The clinic staffs 85 full-time employees along with 36 clinical professionals.
The clinic is open Monday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Diesel, the dog

Pet of the Week

Diesel, “D”, is about one year old. He is a Lab/ Pit mix. He was hit by a car and is currently healing from a broken pelvis which he had surgery on. He is doing very well recovering and is getting better. He is very playful, sweet, and cuddly. 

Flags fly surrounding the cannon in Art Zeeck Park. Photos by Brittney Taylor

Memorial Day Services in Art Zeeck Park

"The legacy of brave men and women who have fought and died for their country is the freedom we enjoy as Americans."

Lucian Adams 

WWII Army Soldier

Firetruck

DeGeal recognized by fire district

The Ashland Fire Protection District Board voted to recognize resigning firefighter Jeff DeGeal at last week’s meeting for his years of service to the district and its predecessor, the Ashland Volunteer Fire Department. DeGeal is a former chief of the department. While he has resigned, he will remain with the district on auxiliary status.

A truck fire on Thursday, May 23, was determined a total loss, according to Beardstown Acting Fire Chief Brandon Hager.

Truck fire in Beardstown

A truck fire on Thursday, May 23, was determined a total loss, according to Beardstown Acting Fire Chief Brandon Hager.

The fire department recived the call at 9:56 a.m. to Auto Zone/Subway in Beardstown. The truck, owned by Presto-X Exterminator had chemicals on it, but there was no damage or spills of chemicals. Firefighters were on the scene for approximately 35 minutes.

Virginia Masonic Lodge cook-out to benefit summer reading program

Area residents are invited to help the Log Cabin Kids Summer Program by attending the Virginia Masonic Lodge cook-out this Saturday, June 1.

The cook-out will feature fresh grilled bratwurst and jumbo hot dogs. It will be held at the Fast Stop located on the northwest corner of the Ill. Rtes. 125 and 78 junction. Food service will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 1 p.m. or when supplies are exhausted.