New program encourages safety
Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau (CMFB) has a new program for members to encourage safety. While moving equipment around and getting ready for fall harvest, look...
VFW taking applications for Veterans Memorial Wall
Once again, the VFW Post #1239 Memorial Wall Committee will be engraving bricks for its Veterans Memorial Wall. The cost of the bricks is $100.00 each...
Storm takes down tree in park
Beardstown city workers are cutting and clearing a tree that a storm had taken down early Wednesday morning in Art Zeeck Park. Public Works Director...
They’re back! Tri-County Senior Girls return to World Series
For the third consecutive year, the Tri-County Thunder Senior Girls Softball team will be playing in the Little League World Series. Complete domination...
Beardstown DMV ‘One-Stop-Shop’ now open – New efficiencies to further reduce wait times
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office has upgraded its Beardstown DMV facility to a “One-Stop-Shop” design, offering a more customer-focused, professional and efficient DMV experience, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced...
Good Growing – What’s that white stuff on my magnolia tree? Magnolia scale
Magnolias are popular trees and shrubs in many landscapes. Their large, showy flowers can range from white to pink to yellow and provide a burst of color in the spring. While they are relatively pest-free, one of the biggest pests is the magnolia scale (Neolecanium cornuparvum)...
Like Father, Like Son: Orr to face son as Thunder defend title
When Tri-County Thunder senior league girls all-star coach Tom Orr goes to the plate for the coach’s meeting on Tuesday July 23 in the opening game of...
Time to ask hard questions
It seems like every week now, there’s something new to chew on politically.
On July 13, there was an attempted assassination on former President Trump. Eight days later, President Biden stepped down from the presidential election. This announcement was a shock especially since he kept declaring that he would stay in the race.
Focus on Faith – How do you handle anger?
Have you ever noticed how angry so many people seem to be today? They are angry because the cart they are using at Wal-Mart won’t roll right. They get angry because they got mustard on their hamburger when they didn’t ask for any.
Local resident’s concern over recent assassination attempt
Dear Editor,Reference: The attempted assassination.The young man was, in my opinion, brainwashed into believing what he has heard, almost daily, that Trump was Hitler,