Opinion

Bits & Pieces

By Sally Lael There are some things that you just never outgrow. For instance, your mom’s homecooking. I think most people will agree their mothers… Login to continue reading Login…

Santa

A time to pause

By Sally Lael In just a few days, we will celebrate Christmas, but not all celebrate the same way. Christians celebrate the birth of the… Login to continue reading Login…

Trivia Too

Roy Roberts I have had a Christmas column for 50 years and my memory is such that I’m not sure if I didn’t have this… Login to continue reading Login…

Virginia O’Hanlon.

Looking Back

By Leigh Morris Today we need this timeless story about faith, love, beauty and romance. In 1897, little Virginia O’Hanlon wrote the following letter to… Login to continue reading Login…

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

The Beardstown Grand Opera House will hold auditions from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 2nd for their upcoming play, “The Imaginary Invalid.” ****** The Cass… Login to continue reading Login…

Friends having dinner

Holiday Hosting Safety Tips

How to Maintain Proper Food Handling      Homes are brimming with holiday revelers throughout the last month of the calendar year. Serving food is… Login to continue reading Login…

Santa Claus

Maybe I am really one of Santa’s elves

By Jaime Chapman Christmas is fast approaching and I can’t wait! I am one who walks into the stores before Halloween and is so excited… Login to continue reading Login…

Focus on Faith

By Pastor Jarrett Wells Beardstown First United Methodist Church Well….it’s almost Christmas. There have been parades, Christmas programs in church and in the school, festive… Login to continue reading Login…

Trivia Too

By Roy Roberts Mr. Bill Flick, a good friend of mine, has been a reporter for a newspaper for over 40 years. He writes a… Login to continue reading Login…

Bits & Pieces

By Sally Lael As everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit, there is always that hustle and bustle that some people just seem to thrive… Login to continue reading Login…