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Cass County Pet of the Week

This week we have a bonded pair of one year old kittens. They are playful and full of love. A perfect addition to anyone’s family. Good with dogs, cats and kids. If interested contact: Lauren: 217-577-4595; Teri: 217-454-8968

Ruthie the Dog

Schuyler County Pet of the Week

Ruthie is a 5-year-old blue heeler. She is a sweet girl who walks well on the leash. She loves to play fetch and is good with kids. Her favorite thing is belly rubs and would do best in a home where she has room to run and play. 

Bread of  Love

Bread of Love 

Monday -Ham loaf, baked potato, green beans, melon, bread,  milk

Tuesday - Cheeseburger on bun, baked potato, tomato salad, pineapple, milk

Wednesday - Ham & potato casserole, broccoli, pears, dinner roll, milk

Thursday - Roast chicken, fluffy potatoes & gravy, corn, tropical fruit, bread, milk 

Friday-  Tuna salad, tomato basil soup, 3-bean salad, banana, bread, crackers, milk

Community Calendar Summer

Community Calendar

The Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 10, at the old Washington School, 1008 East 5th Street, Beardstown. ******Supervisor of Assessments Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at the Cass County Courthouse in Virginia.

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Critical call for blood and platelet donors

The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those...

Fire district works on truck purchase

The Ashland Fire Protection District is working on the design and purchase of a new fire rescue truck. Fire Chief Shane Hall said he had met with a sales representative and described the...

A-C Central considers building renovations 

The A-C Central school board considered renovations projects for the school buildings at last week’s meeting. Sharon Uslan of Engie North America attended and gave a presentation...

Oh look, deer! A doe and fawn caught trotting through the grassy field in Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area. Be on the look out for the Jim Edgar Panther Creek Guide coming out within the next couple of months! Photo by Kaitlyn Copley

Deer photograph from upcoming Jim Edgar Guide

Oh look, deer! A doe and fawn caught trotting through the grassy field in Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area. Be on the look out for the Jim Edgar Panther Creek Guide coming out within the next couple of months!

National Night Out set for Aug. 6

National Night Out will take place again in Community Park in Jacksonville from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6. The event will feature presentations from area Law Enforcement and social service agencies along with Free Ferris wheel rides,