Newsletter-Mid-Week

Local news is trustworthy

As a weekly newspaper, we have seen many changes to this industry, and some of it is not always good. We receive a lot of “news” via email which is usually more intended for much larger newspapers.

CASSCOMM recognizes two more Smart Rural CommunitiesSM

CASSCOMM has announced that the communities of Arenzville & Concord were recently named a Smart Rural CommunitySM by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. This is awarded to communities when a provider can deliver high speed fiber optic services like CASSCOMM has done.

How to stay safe during a tornado

Tornadoes are powerful storms that feature rotating columns of air and violent thunderstorms that reach from sky to ground. People in the path of tornadoes must recognize that these storms can topple homes, flip cars and send debris flying into the air.

Top tips to stay safe this summer

t’s time to enjoy the great outdoors and warm weather. The American Red Cross wants everyone to have a safe summer and offers steps they can follow.

Lady Trojans are Regional Champs!

After falling just short the last two seasons, the Triopia-Meredosia-Virginia High School softball team are Regional Champions. The Lady Trojans beat Payson-Seymour in a 1-0 thriller last Saturday at home for their first regional title in thirteen years.

State, Sectional results for Beardstown Track

The high school track season is nearing completion and will wrap up for Beardstown with the boys’ IHSA Class 2A State Championship Meet at Eastern Illinois University. Senior Marcos Laurencio will be representing the Tigers after placing eighth and beating the qualifying time in the 300 hurdles last Wednesday at the Class 2A Sectional in Metamora.

CASSCOMM to bring high-speed internet to Meredosia

CASSCOMM, known for its dependable local support and robust fiber optic broadband services throughout Central Illinois, is proud to announce the expansion of its fiber optic network to Meredosia. This upgrade will provide residents and businesses in the village with access to symmetrical internet speeds of up to 1 Gigabit and beyond.