The Quarantine Chronicles
During this extended period of quarantine, the seniors, mostly widows or widowers over 80 years old are requested to write unusual occasions from their… Login to continue reading Login…
Opinion
A most magnificent building
It has been more than eight years since the Illinois Building was sold, ending an interesting chapter of Central Illinois history. The Illinois… Login to continue reading Login…
There are squirrels, dogs, & photographers, two have tails, one tells them
Squirrels. Where people are concerned, there are those that love them and those that loathe them. I prefer to list my preference among the former,… Login to continue reading Login…
Challenge given to faith groups
By Rev. Gladys Herzog First Congregational Church Last week’s article was about church revival and renewal. In this article, I want to think further… Login to continue reading Login…
Time is ripe for spiritual revival
By Rev. Jarrett Wells Beardstown First United Methodist Church Over the past months, I have spent an inordinate amount of time dreaming. No, I’m… Login to continue reading Login…
Reader calls for ordinance enforcement in Beardstown
To Whom It May Concern, Mayors, past and present, city council members, past and present, chiefs of police, past and present, police, past and… Login to continue reading Login…
Lack of masks bothers reader at Chandlerville auction
Dear Editor, I went to an auction Saturday. The auctioneer was very eloquent, stating that the Cass County Health Department gave permission for… Login to continue reading Login…
Beardstown mayor offers thanks for generosity of JBS USA
Dear Editor, To say that 2020 has been a challenge would be the understatement of the year. In these unprecedented times, JBS USA, through their… Login to continue reading Login…
Readers share trivial events
It’s time for trivia, including what I have received from readers and what I have read in the paper. • I like this… Login to continue reading Login…
Here’s a reason for people to be Beardstown proud
When singer-songwriter John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival wrote the song “Proud Mary” back around 1968/69, he penned a lyric line that more than rings… Login to continue reading Login…