The Virginia-Triopia Junior High Girls Basketball team practice their shooting using the new Dr. Dish basketball machine the program purchased this season. The team would like to thank all of the community members, as well as the Virginia and Triopia Boosters for their generous donations. With this, current and future Lady Redbirds will be able to develop their skill level in order to be successful.

Virginia-Triopia Junior High Girls hoops

 Three wins last week for the Virginia-Triopia seventh grade girls basketball team pushed their record to over .500 for the season at 10-8.  A couple of tough losses for the eighth-grade squad dropped their record to 10-7 on the year.

GriefShare program  Sunday in Arenzville

The Arenzville United Methodist Church will be facilitating a GriefShare program “Surviving the Holidays” on from 3 - 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12th in the church fellowship hall located at 200 E Fredrick St. in Arenzville.The holidays can be challenging when you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Surviving the Holidays provides support and encouragement, with tools to navigate the holiday season.

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Honor our Veterans today and everyday

This Saturday, November 11, is Veterans Day, a day that we take pause and thank those who served our country to help make it not only a free country, but the greatest nation on  earth. 

    Many wars have been fought on this land and lands abroad by men and women who risked their lives for us, and yes, some gave the ultimate sacrifice, their lives.

Bread of Love

Bread of Love – Nov. 13 – Nov. 17

Monday - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dinner roll, cinnamon apples, milk. Tuesday - Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, pears,  milk Wednesday - Roasted chicken, sweet potato, mixed vegetables, bread, apricots,  milkThursday - Chicken & noodles, peas, bread, peaches, milk Friday - BBQ chicken, baked potato, cauliflower, bread, tropical fruit, milk

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Community  Calendar

The Cass County Courthouse will be closed on the following dates: Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans’ Day; Thurday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving; and Monday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day.

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    The Cass County Communities Animal Control Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15 at the Cass County Highway Department in Virginia.

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Cass County Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: NONE Divorces: NONE Property Transfers: Adriana Gallardo Jasso, Warranty Deed to Mario Azel Fiz, Herriberito Flores Ayala, Manuela Fiz,

Just keep swimming with Finding Nemo Jr. at BHS

“Finding Nemo Jr.” will be presented at Beardstown High School at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11th, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12th. 

   The charming 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the beloved 2003 Pixar film Finding Nemo. The cast includes over 200 students from grades Kindergarten to 12th grade, led by director and teacher, Allison Skinner.

Study abroad opportunities for high school students

Qualified high school students are offered a unique opportunity to explore the world by spending an academic year, semester or summer in Europe, Asia, North or South America, Australia or South Africa as part of the ASSE International Student Exchange Program. A non-profit, public benefit organization, ASSE is dedicated to promoting closer ties of friendship between the United States and other countries by fostering intercultural understanding through youth exchange programs.

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ISP arrest Rushville man for traveling to meet a child

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officials announce the arrest of 30-year-old Dallas Wilcoxen of Rushville, for Traveling to Meet a Child (Class 3 Felony), Indecent Solicitation of a Child (Class 4 Felony), and Grooming (Class 4 Felony).