Morgan Pirkle graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia, Missouri on May 11.
Morgan plans to continue her education and graduate with a Master of Business (MBA) from the University of Missouri College of Business in May 2025. She graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business.
Have you ever noticed that stories about people doing good or being kind are usually saved for the very end of most evening newscasts? You know the kind of stories I am talking about, like when a community helps out a family in need or a serviceman or woman returns from overseas to be reunited with the family. On the other hand, what leads off the news each evening isn’t that uplifting. Stories about murder, terrorism, vandalism, fires, political drama and other not so nice news starts off the evening news. We live in a pretty rough world. And that may be why the news ends with a positive story to make us all smile.
Growing up across the street from the marina had many perks, especially for my three brothers.
Back when we were kids, there wasn’t a marina, but there was so much raw territory for my brothers to explore. I never joined them for their fishing, hunting or exploring escapades, mainly because of my fear of snakes. But my brothers never flinched. In fact, my brother Danny brought a snake in the house (unbeknownst to any of us) and hid it. Unfortunately for me, the rascal escaped and decided to live in my room. I can’t even begin to tell you the screaming I did as I walked in my room and a snake is slithering across the floor. I’m sure it broke the sound barrier.
During their May 8th meeting, the Chandlerville Village Board unanimously voted to increase the water rates for the Village of Chandlerville.
The basic rate was $40.00. The new rate will be $42.00. For each additional 1,000 gallons of water used, an additional $8.00 will be added. It was noted that there has not been a rate increase since the new water plant was installed in 2012. Should any villagers of Chandlerville have any questions, they should contact city hall.
The Virginia City Hall was packed with concerned citizens Monday, May 13th. Several citizens voiced their support for Jon Shaner and an incident that had occurred the previous week. One resident voiced concerns over various sink holes, especially the ones on a property he was hoping to repair and rent out. And even more citizens were present and voicing displeasure about the ordinance violation process and the lack of importance, compared to other things, that some of the violations that were written for. Example of this brought up was bikes in a driveway violation compared to nothing being done about UTV/ATV’s crossing Highway 78, being on the square or in the park.
Cass County Board Member Cathy Gibson informed the board Monday night that she and fellow Board Member Kim Hance have been trying to address the need for more daycare in the Beardstown area. They have gotten so far as to even have a potential board picked out.
Glenda was born in 2018. She loves to sit on your lap and give you hugs. She likes to hang out on the shelves in her cat room and greet you when you walk in. She is energetic and cuddly. This beautiful girl, along with all other animals at SCHS (Schuyler County Humane Society) will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before adoption. You can meet Glenda and all pets at Schuyler County Humane Society, 17000 County Farm Road in Rushville. Visitor hours are Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon, and Sundays from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. You can also make an appointment by calling (217) 322-2220. Applications are available online at https://schuylerhs.com/adopt/application/.
Sheriff Devron Ohrn presented PORTA Senior Trace Donnan with the Sheriff's Association Scholarship for Cass County.
A Jacksonville man was recently arrested for several drug charges.
Christopher S. Robinson, 28, was arrested for the following:
• Possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver (1 count)
• Possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver (2 counts)
• Possession of cannabis with intent to deliver (1 count)
• Possession of Promethazine with dextromethorphan with intent to deliver (1 count)
Joe Arview will present a Gospel Concert at Black Oak Church at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 25.
Arview is a gifted gospel singer, musician and guitarist. His message in song is simple, but passionate. His rich baritone voice comes through with a country-style that makes him not only an artist, but a stylist.
Everyone is welcome to Black Oak Church for this special event.
For more information, call 217-320-4266.
Come to Black Oak Church, the little country church with the big heart.