White Coat Ceremony celebrates new SIU medical students

Jenna Kesselring, Ashland, was one of 80 students who participated in a White Coat Ceremony at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine on August 15. She is the daughtger of Brett and Jackie Kesselring of Ashland.

Lady Tigers finish regular season with two losses

The Beardstown Junior High School Softball Team finished up regular season play last week with a 17-2 record. The Lady Tigers suffered their second loss of the season last Thursday, falling 8 to 6 to Carthage at home in extra innings.

Crime Stoppers to host 'Pack the Place' nights

Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties is celebrating 40 years of serving the Community this September, which also happens to be Crime Stoppers Month worldwide. The Crime Stopper program began in July 1976 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Resurrection in the Old Testament

The Old Testament is less clear than the New Testament. The relationship between the two is like shadow to reality.

Free family and 'Llamafun' day!

Meet and walk the llamas. K & T Llama & Llama Fun will hold its Annual Farm Open Pastures from noon to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 5. The farm is located at 533 Phillips Ferry Road, Bluffs, IL.

National Walk Seris for mental wellness

Lace up, folks! People in need of affordable, accessible mental health guidance, programs, education, and other critical services have long turned to NAMI. Now, NAMI West Central Illinois — like 160 other successful NAMI’s around the country — is turning to NAMIWalks for an extra burst of power and possibility.

Crime Stoppers seek assistance

Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties is requesting information to assist the Morgan County Sheriff’s office in their investigation of a recent theft.