At the March 10 Cass Couty Board meeting, council members heard from Ryan Lindsey of Globe Life – Liberty National Division about supplemental insurance for county employees. This insurance will not cost the county anything.

Daniel Rojas Puente, 27, Beardstown, was issued a ticket on february 27, for speeding 47-mph in a 35-mph speed zone.

The Village of Arenzville formally accepted the resignation of Water Superintendent Jason Beck at the board meeting held on March 3. Beck, who served in this position for three-years, has been busy completing several projects for the village over the past month.

As we creep toward spring, many gardeners begin to get the urge to get out in the garden. Seed starting and garden planning activities are well underway. One gardening technique that many gardeners incorporate into their gardens is companion planting.

Monday - Corned beef, boiled potatoes, cooked cabbage, mixed fruit, dinner roll, milk

The Chandlerville Fire Department will host Guns & Hoses 7.0, Saturday March 22 at Daughtry’s Pub, Chandlerville. Dinner will be from 5 p.m.

How many of you have heard the phrase “It’s the thought that counts”? Normally, I hear this attached to giving a gift that isn’t the best, but at least you were thinking of someone, so it’s more about the gesture of thought towards a friend or loved one. This past week, there was some controversy surrounding a high school girl’s track meet in the state of Virginia.

In a quick meeting of the Beardstown City Council held Tuesday, March 4, the council voted for Mary Davis as temporary chair in the absence of Mayor Tim Harris. The council approved the disposal of municipally owned personal property, one from the police department and two from the public works department.

The Chandlerville Fire Department will host Guns & Hoses 7.0, Saturday March 22 at Daughtry’s Pub, Chandlerville. Dinner will be from 5 p.m.