Looking Back
By Leigh Morris Shortly before Independence Day, it was reported that a…
Add some fireworks to your garden
The Fourth of July holiday often includes parades, barbeques, and fireworks. Fireworks…
IDPH offers free COVID SHIELD tests for public schools for 2022-23
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced a renewed agreement with…
Beyond the Rusty Gate
By Kay Brown The Fourth of July has past. Summer is flying…
Trivia Too
I’m thinking about my mother as I write this column. She…
Bits & Pieces
By Sally Lael I make it known that I don’t like certain…
Cook-out to benefit unique summer reading program
Area residents are encouraged to help the unique Log Cabin Kids Summer…
Focus on Faith
By Pastor Jarrett Wells Beardstown First United Methodist Church Well…we’ve just…
Doris Ann Kirchner Cagle Spradlin
Doris Ann Kirchner Cagle Spradlin, 87, Springfield and formerly of Beardstown, died…
John R. Cosner
John R. Cosner, 88, rural Ashland, died Thursday, June 30, 2022, at…