Soccer

Strong start for BHS Soccer

The Beardstown Lady Tiger Soccer team is off to a strong start to the 2024 season.  Coach Francisco Hernandez and the girls traveled to Springfield last week for four games in the Lutheran Tournament.  

Beardstown dropped a tough one in the opener, losing to Athens 3 to 1 on Monday.  The Lady Tigers bounced right back in game two, beating host Springfield Lutheran 8 to 0 on Tuesday.  On Thursday, BHS won a real barnburner over Unity Christian of Decatur, sneaking away with a 1 to 0 victory.  The Lady Tigers wrapped up a 3-1 week to start the season with a convincing 7 to 0 win over Taylorville on Friday.

Cass County zoning officer retiring after 39 years of service

Zoning officer, Denzil Lorton, announced at the Cass County board meeting on March 11th, that he will be retiring. 

Lorton said with all the solar and wind business, the load is getting greater. He has assisted with many rezoning ordinance rewrites in his time with the county and wishes them and his replacement nothing but the best. He will make himself available to whomever the county hires and assist them in anyway he can. Mr. Lorton did recommend Dave Mayes for his replacement. The board thanked Lorton for his years of service.

Stay Rocket Strong, Pray for Rushville-Industry

Illinois State Police investigates fatal school bus crash

Schuyler County Monday, March 11, when a Rushville-Industry school bus and a semi-truck crashed on US Route 24 that erupted in flames. The crash occured at 11:30 a.m.

Schuyler County Coroner Terry Millslagle pronounced the school bus driver, three children on the bus and driver of the semi-truck dead at the scene. Victims were David Coufal, 72, Browning; Angela Spiker, 57, Rushville; Maria Miller, 5, Rushville; Andrew Miller, 3, Rushville; and Noah Driscoll, 3, Rushville.

All five were transported to Memorial Hospital in Springfield where post-examinations were conducted.

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.