IDOT begins resurfacing Rte 78
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a 5-mile resurfacing and maintenance project on Illinois 78 in Morgan County, from the Cass County line south to Snake Creek, begins Monday, Feb. 19.
Courthouse News
Information as recorded at the Cass Conty Courthouse, Virginia.
Property Transfers:
Dale Allen Watkins, Kathryn June Watkins Deceased, Quit Claim Deed to Dale A. and Eva M. Watkins for Lot 7, JH Stowe’s Addn, Virginia.
Donald E. Mahoney, Trustee, Donald E. Mahoney Trust, Michael A. Mahoney, Rebecca L. Mahoney, Corrective Deed to Justin D. and Carrie R. Irlam for Lands in Section 26, T17R9.
Jesus Montoya, Quit Claim Deed to J. Jesus Montoya Rubalcava, Ma Ester Picazo De Montoya, for Lots 9 & 10, in Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.
Steven Ray Sudbrink, Quit Claim Deed to SBLT LLC for Lands in Sections 6 & 7, T17R10 and Section 1, T17 R11.
Sally’s Bistro making changes
A lot of changes are taking place at Sally’s 4th Street Bistro, 117 East 4th Street in Beardstown.Owner Sally Weishaar said she now has a business partner to help her make several changes in her restaurant which will include changing the menu, redecorating, and changing the name. Her new partner is Zebulon Bartlow.
Zoning, water bill ordinances big topics at Beardstown City Council meeting
Zoning Officer John Schnepper presented to the Beardstown city council meeting Tuesday, February 20, changes to the zoning ordinance regarding garages on lots and empty lots in Beardstown. The days of large machine sheds and pole barns are over. Garages will no longer be allowed to be taller than a person’s dwelling nor will it be allowed to have a second story.
Community Calendar
Alzheimers Support Group will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at the old Washington School, 1008 East 5th Street, Beardstown.
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Cass Lodge #23 A.F & A.M. will hold a Ham & Bean Supper from 4 - 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at the lodge, 305 Garden Ave., Beardstown. Dine-in and carry-out are available.
Writer upset over bussing immigrants to Cass
It has come to my attention that the Cass County Board is giving consideratin to bussing illegal immigrants in Chicago to locations here in Cass County. I am outraged and offended that they would even consider this to be any kind of option.
Bits & Pieces – Mysterious toothbrush appears
It was a wonderful weekend as Tarra and Mason came to spend a couple of days. But never fear, the woman with the magic fingers who can destroy phone settings basically by just breathing on it now has a new talent. Yep, and remember, you read it here first!
Bread of Love – Feb. 26-Mar. 1
Monday - Spaghetti & meat sauce, Italian blend vegetables, mandarin oranges, garlic bread, milk. Tuesday - Pork fritter on bun with dill pickles & mustard, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, apricots, milk. Wednesday - BBQ chicken breast, sweet potato, peas, peaches, bread, milk.
Area students on Bradley dean’s list
Nearly 1,850 students were named to Bradley’s Dean’s List for Fall 2023. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale.
Area students include; Eden Collins of Beardstown, Madison Huling of Mt Sterling, Carla Perez Lachino of Beardstown, and Cole Behymer of Mt Sterling
Warriors knockout Lady Trojans
A young Triopia-Meredosia-Virginia girls basketball teams’ season ended at the hands of top seeded Hardin-Calhoun in a regional semifinal game last Tuesday. The Lady Trojans, who lose just one senior, finished the season with a record of 14-15 in Coach Kelley Wessler’s second year at the helm.