Trick or Treating around Cass County
Kids flocked to get treats throughout Cass County leading up to Halloween. Virginia had their annual Trunk or Treat around the the square on October 25...
Beardstown will see insurance increase
The City of Beardstown will see an m 8% increase in its workmen's comp/liability insurance, according to Cathy Redshaw of Redshaw Insurance...
Two different power outages in Cass County
Two different power outages occurred in Cass County caused by two different causes.The first one occurred on Friday, November 1. Approximately 550...
Tiger Cross Country is Sectional bound
The Beardstown Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country teams will both be headed to sectionals based on their performance last Saturday at Scripps Park in...
Express your right to vote
In just a few days, the United States will vote for a new President. Millions have already voted. Some are still on the fence. Some have never voted and...
Bits & Pieces – A little bit of confusion
I’m confused!Now, for those who have known me for a long time, I can hear them saying, “What’s new?”The calendar is telling me that in three days will...
Continue to boost Cass County
Dear Editor,I have had the privilege of serving with two talented Cass County Board members for many years; Connie Starkey and Cathy Gibson. Each of them...
La Plasita Taqueria & Market is now open
Let’s welcome Hector Gomez and his wife, Ma Felix’s, new business, La Plasita, to Beardstown. They opened their doors on Fall Fun Festival weekend and...
Good Growing – How to overwinter geraniums for next year’s garden
Annual geraniums (Pelargonium) are among the most popular flowering plants grown in gardens. These easy-to-grow, low-maintenance plants provide color to...
Illinois top pumpkin producer
Pumpkin harvest is underway in Illinois, the top pumpkin-producing state.While many families across the state make plans to visit local ornamenta...