Opinion

Sen. William Dieterich

Looking Back

By Leigh Morris When you next cross the Illinois River at Beardstown, take note that the bridge is named in honor of William H. Dieterich.… Login to continue reading Login…

Bread of Love

August 22 -26 Monday- BBQ Chicken, baked potato, limas, melon, bread, milk Tuesday – Ham, sweet potaotes, green beans, fruit cocktail, bread, milk Wednesday –… Login to continue reading Login…

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Ashland for two shows on Thursday, August 18 at the practice ball diamond. Shows will be at 5:00… Login to continue reading Login…

Post card view of the Columbia at the Pekin landing.

Looking Back

By Leigh Morris When a disaster occurs, there seems to be an irresistible urge to lay blame at someone’s door, and so it was with… Login to continue reading Login…

Letters to Editor

Letter to the Editor

How about my travails of 20 years military? Five years in RVN! Kidding of course!! After being questioned, again, by more people asking about why… Login to continue reading Login…

Rabbits

Trivia Too

By Roy Roberts Here’s another story from one of my favorite writers, Maxine McQueen. “It was not long ago that she brought home two cute… Login to continue reading Login…

Bits & Pieces

By Sally Lael This is the time of the year when I really enjoy driving because the corn and soybeans are so beautiful. The scenery… Login to continue reading Login…

Fair Time

Preparing for a Family Day at the Fair!

   County fairs, state fairs and country fairs dot the landscape in late spring, summer and fall, offering fairgoers plenty of attractions and rides to… Login to continue reading Login…

Family Fun

Fun Low Cost Family Activities

   Raising children is no small task. Parents face numerous challenges when raising their kids, and while it may not be the biggest hurdle they… Login to continue reading Login…

Bread of Love

August 15 -August 19 Monday- Turkey tetrazzini, peas, coleslaw, peaches, dinner role, milk Tuesday- Meatballs, brown rice, glazed carrots, spinach salad, pineapple, bread, milk Wednesday… Login to continue reading Login…