James “Jim” R. Burgett
James “Jim” R. Burgett, 87, of Beardstown, died Thursday, October 7, 2021…
LLCC, SIU Carbondale sign agreement allowing students to complete bachelor’s degrees online
Officials of Lincoln Land Community College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale today…
St. Louis Sound Exhibit is perfect weekend trip for Beardstown residents
As the holiday travel season approaches, the new St. Louis Sound exhibit…
Focus on Faith
By Pastor Jarrett Wells Beardstown 1st United Methodist Church Well…we entered November.…
Those with diabetes at greater risk for gum disease, cavities, tooth loss
Three west central Illinois counties —Cass, Mason and Montgomery — are among…
American Education Week November 15-19
Technology has become an integral part of life, affecting how we communicate,…
Trivia Too
My column today is about Thomas Beard, the founder of Beardstown. It…
Beyond the Rusty Gate
It’s time to put your bulbs in the ground. I had to…
Editorial Governor’s plan to ‘end’ gun violence
By Bill Mitchell Governor Pritzker’s heart is in the right place. Like…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, 1. It is really nice when someone makes millions of…