Bits and pieces

Bits & Pieces – Don’t put the snow shovel away!

Let’s face it! We are having beautiful, but freaky weather for  this time of year. Yes, we love the sunshine and 70+ degrees outside. Add to that the time change (something I dislike, but many prefer it) which gives us more daylight hours in the evening. 

February and March have many times in the past been our worse winter months. Warm days, cold nights, thunderstorms, ice storms, tornadoes, blizzards, you name it. The weather is pretty unstable during these two momths. Then in April, it tries to balance itself out.

Courthouse News

Cass County Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: None. Divorces: Ernesto Gonzalez Posadas from Laura A. Lopez Arellano. Property Transfers: MK21 arms LLC, Warranty Deed to Richard J. and Melissa K. Sutherland for Lands in Section 21, T19R8.Patrick Kistner, Warranty Deed to FK Reditus LLC for Lots 82 & 83 in HH Hall’s Addn of 1837, Virginia.Stacy L. and Kellie A. Knight, Warranty Deed to Brittany L. Magner for Lts 39 & 40 in Western Slope Addn, Chandlerville.

Bible and lily

Focus on Faith – “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”

One of the most compelling episodes leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion is His moment of struggle in the Garden of Gethsemane. At the core of each telling (Matthew 26:36ff, Mark 14:32ff, Luke 39ff) is the petition from the Lord’s Prayer, “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Jesus very clearly applies this simple request to the difficulty of the cross that stands before Him. So we learn to pray this prayer when God places crosses before us. 

Fish Chef

St. Luke Lenten Fish Dinner 2024

St. Luke Church in Virginia will be having a Lenten Fish Dinner on Friday, March 22, at St. Luke Hall.

The serving line will be open from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. for eat-ins or carry-outs.  Menu will include catfish, walleye, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert, and drink.

Hot dogs, mac & cheese, and chips will also be available for the kids.  Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Detective hat and magnifying Glass

Solve the Murder Mystery

Featuring a talented multi-aged cast from Beardstown and the surrounding area, join the Beardstown Grand Opera House for a hilarious murder mystery play that will have you wondering the age-old question: whodunit?   

Community Calendar

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. to 10:30 a.m. and and 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Police Lights

Crash on Chandlerville Road

A two-vehicle crash on March 7 resulted in both vehicles being towed from the scene but both drivers were cleared by EMS personnel.According to Cass County Sheriff’s Department, a vehicle driven by Martha L. Newman,

Letters to Editor

Reader supports Deloche’s statements

Dear Editor,

Ms. Gibson, Starkey, and Brasel’s attack on Adrian Deloche’s opinion piece is filled with lies, innuendos, and half truths. 

The fact remains that record numbers of illegal immigrants are entering the United States at an alarming rate. All occuring while a democrat party president sits in the oval office. He is not in charge of the country direction. Large corporations and multi-millionaire/billionaires do that.

Rocket Strong - Rushville-Industry

Our hearts ache

The horrible crash on Monday of a Rushville/Industry school bus and semi-truck has not only shook up Schuyler County, but all of the surrounding area, including Cass County.

While we may never know what happened, we know the Illinois State Police, Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department, Rushville Police and other law enforcement agencies will do a thorough investigation to piece together this horrific nightmare.