New animal rescue organization explains purpose
Teri Cassady of the Cass County Animal Rescue (CCAR), a new non-profit organization in Cass County, addressed Beardstown City Council Aug. 6 to explain...
Crimestoppers seeks fugitive
Crimestoppers of Morgan, Cass and Scott Counties are seeking the whereabouts of this fugitive: Tyler J. Smedly DOB: 01/13/1984 Sex: M Race: W Height...
Cookout to benefit Virginia School Band
Recognizing the importance of music’s role in education, Virginia Masonic Lodge members are working to raise money for the Virginia Junior/Senior High...
Business of the Month
The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce would like to announce Riverside Memorial Company as August, 2024 Business of the Month. The Hood family has owned...
Traffic pattern changes for Illinois State Fair
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Department of Agriculture today announced temporary changes in traffic patterns around the...
Final Days of the Bluff Springs Post Office
The last day for the Bluff Springs Post Office is August 31. Beardstown Postmaster Greg Duncan said they will start moving things out Augsut 24th. Most of Bluff Springs mail will be routed through the Virginia Post Office.
Arenzville cleans up storm damage
The Arenzville Village Board met August 5 to evaluate and discuss future plans and projects for the communityCity workers have been hard at work...
Beardstown Soccer Club final standings
Division 1 Champions, Atlas Jr! | Division 1 Final Standings: • Atlas Jr. • Juventus• Los Tigers FC• America. | Division 2 Champions, San Antonio! | Division 2 Final Standings: • San Antonio• Real San Jose• Pachuca• Los Reales FC...
Bits & Pieces – Restarting an old hobby
I love house plants! But sometimes they don’t like me.When I was a stay at home mom, many, many years ago, I had a lot of house plants. I studied them...
Focus on Faith – Sacred time; rest
Christianity has long forfeited the battle for time in our culture. For centuries, time was primarily marked by festivals and feast days, whether it be...