Building construction on the corner of Washington and Main street.

Building Progress on Main and Washington Street

Progress is being made on the building at Main and Washington Street in Beardstown that is owned by Christy Bley. The corner of the building had shown structural damage which prompted the city to close portions of both streets on the advice of engineers.

Milton and Hazel Edge and family

Couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary

Milton Edge and Hazel Geiss Edge were both born in the autumn of 1934, and they married in the autumn of 1954. From this marriage, they produced five children; Yvonne Bernard, husband Ron; Laurel McLagan, husband Gary; Stan Edge, wife Kim; Melinda Taylor, husband Tracy; Rachel Christianson, husband Eric; 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. 

Courthouse News

Cass County Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. 

Marriages  

None

Divorces 

Victor Padilla from Milagros Sanchez Vasquez. 

Jesse James Garmon from Elizabeth Ann Garmon.

Cub Scouts racing

Pack 125 Pinewood Derby results

Twenty-three Cub Scouts from Virginia, Chandlerville, Philadelphia, and Ashland gathered in Ashland Saturday, March 30, to compete in the Pack 125 Pinewood Derby to determine who would advance to the District race in Jacksonville in April.

Pictured above from left to right; Front Row:  Jack Brockhouse, Jamison Horton. Middle Row:  Madalyn Whitehead, Levi Watson, Sophia Horton. Back Row: Sawyer Edwards, William Bell, Shelby Long and Coach Kristy Edwards.

Virginia Jr. High Scholastic Bowl Team are Champions!

The Virginia Jr. High Scholastic Bowl team went 5-0 on Saturday at the Schuyler-Industry Middle School Scholastic Bowl Invitational to be crowned the 2024 Champions. Two Virginia players made the five-person all tournament team for answering the most toss up questions: Jack Brockhouse placed first and Sophia Horton placed third.

C. Welker

Crimestoppers seeks fugitive

Crimestoppers of Morgan, Cass and Scott Counties are seeking the whereabouts of this fugitive:

Christopher R Welker DOB: 09/24/1978   Sex: M   Race: W  Height: 5’05”  Weight: 140  Hair Color: BROWN   Hair Style: SHAVED   Eye Color: BROWN, L.K.A. 1304 E 11TH ST, BEARDSTOWN WANTED: FTA-POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, RETAIL THEFT.

Eclipse Glasses

Eye health, safety during solar eclipse

Get ready for a rare sight! A total solar eclipse will grace the U.S. skies on April 8, the first since 2017. Quincy Medical Group (QMG) Ophthalmologist Dr. Eric Sieck reminds everyone that while this is a sight to behold, prioritizing eye safety is crucial for a truly unforgettable experience.

Spring Platter

Bread of Love – April 8 – 12

Monday - Chicken & noodles, corn, tossed salad, mandarin oranges, dinner roll, milk

Tuesday - Roast pork, fluffy potatoes, red cabbage, applesauce, bread, milk

Wednesday - BBQ chicken, baked potatoe, spinach & vinegar, pears, bread, milk

Community Calendar

Alzheimers Support Group will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14th at 1008 East 9th Street, Beardstown.

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Supervisor of Assessments Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 15 at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia.