Looking Back
By Leigh Morris As we near the end of another difficult year, it is time for a story about faith, love, beauty and romance. In… Login to continue reading Login…
Opinion
Focus on Faith
By Jarrett Wells Beardstown 1st United Methodist Church Well….it’s almost Christmas. There have been parades, Christmas programs in church and in the schools, festive music… Login to continue reading Login…
Trivia Too
By Roy Roberts When I was in the fourth grade and eight years old, I remember my mother giving me 45 cents to go… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the editor
To the editor: In his December 9th letter, Mr. Jim Givens raises the issue of Critical Race Theory (CRT). He states that citizens and parents… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back
By Leigh Morris From its earliest years, Beardstown proved to be a magnet for German immigrants, including a man who would establish a business that… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back
By Leigh Morris If you think history is nothing but meaningless dates and ancient facts, consider the words of historian George Santayana: “Those who cannot… Login to continue reading Login…
Trivia Too
By Roy Roberts Holidays can be a sad time for some people. For most folks the holidays are happy times when families get together and… Login to continue reading Login…
Editorial The demise of the merchant Class?
By Bill Mitchell Growing up in a town about the size of Beardstown, I remember a thriving merchant class. The storefronts were almost always filled… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back
By Leigh Morris In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, you may well have read claims that the pilgrims didn’t give thanks back in 1621,… Login to continue reading Login…
Focus on Faith Having a thankful heart
Rev. Dr. Timothy R. Bauler Sangamon Valley Presbyterian Church I doubt I need to remind anyone that this Thursday we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. I… Login to continue reading Login…