Opinion

World War I posters such as this helped create an anti-German and anti-immigrant attitude in America

Looking Back

A place of immigrants By Leigh Morris  Looking back, we find that this place we call central Illinois was a magnet for immigrants.  It should… Login to continue reading Login…

Trivia Too

Trivia Too

The real chocolate soda Editor’s Note: the late Roy Roberts loved to write and wrote numerous columns that we will continue to print until we… Login to continue reading Login…

Letters to Editor

A disappointing baseball season for Cardinals’ fans

Any opinions expressed in Letters to Editors do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Cass County Star-Gazette. Dear Editor  I have followed the St.… Login to continue reading Login…

Small Business Open Sign

Small Businesses

By Sally Lael  In a few short weeks, we will be moving our office downtown. It’s really going to be a good move because that’s… Login to continue reading Login…

Illinois State Fair postcard from the 1950s. (Author’s collection)

Looking Back

Corn dogs and corn pone – it’s State Fair time By Leigh Morris When I was a kid, my favorite Illinois State Fair treat were… Login to continue reading Login…

Trivia Too

Trivia Too

Skin diving, Hollywood style Editor’s Note: the late Roy Roberts loved to write and wrote numerous columns that we will continue to print until we… Login to continue reading Login…

school bus and kids

Back to School

By Sally Lael  School will soon be starting and summer will be over for those who have enjoyed having the last 10 weeks or so… Login to continue reading Login…

Letters to Editor

Agreeing to ‘Resident’s Concern’ letter

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Letters to Editor

Response to ‘Resident’s Concern’ letter 

Any opinions expressed in Letters to Editors do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Cass County Star-Gazette. Dear Editor,  Recent comments in this newspaper… Login to continue reading Login…

Bits and pieces

Bits & Pieces

Singing with an opera voice By Sally Lael Many years ago I joined our church choir. A friend of mine, who was also singing in… Login to continue reading Login…