Trivia Too: Sharing letters to a World War II veteran
It was a year ago on April 9, 2019, that Dick Cole died. Cole was Lieutenant Colonel Doolittle’s copilot on Doolittle’s raid on Tokyo.… Login to continue reading Login…
Opinion
Looking to the Past: Memorial Day traces its origins to Lincoln
Memorial Day traces its roots to Nov. 19, 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln delivered what we now call the Gettysburg Address. In part,… Login to continue reading Login…
Chip’s Corner
By Don Chipman Potpourri—The Illini have the #13 nationally-ranked recruiting class for 2020, and are ranked #2 in the Big Ten. They are picked… Login to continue reading Login…
Focus on Faith: We are concealed under the cover of Christ’s tent
By Pastor Douglas Evenson St. John’s Lutheran Church It’s my practice that when I make member visits in hospitals or those restricted to home,… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking to the Past: Real, dangerous toys were meant to be fun
Imagine toys with radioactive radium, poisonous chemicals, or the ability to generate temperatures of up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. What could possibly go wrong?… Login to continue reading Login…
New technology holds the ‘keys’ to a happier life
For nearly 50 years, there’s been on constant, nagging, never-ending question that’s plagued my life. It matters not whether it’s a question asked by… Login to continue reading Login…
National Prevention Week puts spotlight on drug, alcohol abuse
Submitted by Brenda Eyler Prevention Coordinator for Cass, Schuyler and Brown counties Community Hope & Recovery Center, Beardstown National Prevention Week – May 10-16… Login to continue reading Login…
Beyond the Rusty Gate: Plants are a bloomin’
Are you getting tired of the rain? I am. I’d like to plant some more seeds but have to work with the weather. I’m… Login to continue reading Login…
Focus on Faith: What does it mean to be a Christian?
By Vicar Tyler McMiller St. John’s Lutheran Church Even though Christianity is declining, 65% of Americans polled today identify as Christians. So still a… Login to continue reading Login…
Trivia Too: His ‘Star’ press pass opened many doors
my press pass that the Beardstown paper gave me years ago. With that pass, I have been able to meet All-Americans and Hall of Fame… Login to continue reading Login…