Extension With the arrival of warmer weather in the spring, we start to see signs of new life in our landscapes. Birds begin singing, our landscapes start turning green again, and spring ephemeral plants start to emerge. Among the spring ephemerals in Illinois, one of the most captivating and commonly encountered are Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica).
Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: Randy R. Mendoza, Beardstown, and Angeles Hernandez, Beardstown. Divorces: Laura Lee Gibson from Forrest Lloyd Gibson. Property Transfers: Trevor D. Cope, Warranty Deed to Juan Antonio Cruz Jimenez, Susana Estrada Meza, for Lots 7, 8 & 9 in Block 156 of Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.
Congratulations to both Senior Emma Lyons & Freshman Jonathon Eveland on being Virginia students of the month. Both of these young adults embody many strong characteristics that demonstrate Redbird Pride!
Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Corrections Lodge 263 President Scot Ward issued the following statement regarding House Bill 4828, the proposed Restrictive Housing Act, that would limit the time an inmate could be placed in restrictive housing for serious assaults and other major crimes while the inmate is incarcerated:
CASSCOMM is well known for its reliable fiber optic broadband services and being able to connect many homes in Central Illinois to the internet. Now CASSCOMM is excited to announce they are bringing fiber optic services to the residents of Concord and also the Marnico Village area.
Monday - Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, peas, apricots, bread, milk. Tuesday - Polish sausage on bun, mustard, roasted potatoes, sauerkraut, applesauce, milk. Wednesday - Ham and bean, spinach with vinegar, pineapple, oatmeal cookies, cornbread, milk.
The public is invited to enjoy worship, special music and spiritual revival with Evangelist Glenn Stevenson and family on March 17-22 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 28334 Oakford Rd., Chandlerville. The event will be held 9:30 a.m. and at 6:00 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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Beardstown Fall Fun Festival Committee will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22 at the Beardstown VFW, 610 East 4th Street. The meal will be served until they run out. Menu includes fish, baked beans, potato salad, bread and butter. Dine-in, pick-up or delivery. To place orders, call 217-323-3271.
Virginia’s Annual Community BBQ featuring slow smoked pulled pork is a sure sign of spring that will make its appearance this Saturday, March 23.
Presented by the members of the Virginia Masonic Lodge, the event will be held at St. Luke Hall, 170 N. Main St., from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature the Masonic Lodge’s secret recipe slow-smoked pulled pork plus all the “fixins.”
Congratulations to Zain Attebery for completing the requirements to earn his “Energy Management Specialist (EMS)” and “Certified Propane Specialist (CPS)” credentials.
To achieve each of these designations, Zain had to meet a series of requirements, attend classes, demonstrate technical and sales skills in a mock interview, and pass comprehensive exams. He was tested on his knowledge of propane, propane installations and regulations, and safe handling procedures, as well as FS petroleum products including premium power fuels, renewable fuels, lubricants, and filters.
Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Vaughn, Virginia, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexandra Lyn Vaughn to Jacob G. Lanter, son of Jeff and Debbie Lanter of Red Bud, IL.