History

Jack Fearneyhough pictured with his gift from the city for all his hard work and dedication.

History, update given on chalets

During the Beardstown City Council meeting held December 3, Mayor Tim Harris introduced Jack Fearneyhough to give a little history about the chalets and...

Looking to the Past

Let’s tear all the statues down

    Recent events may have led you to the conclusion there is a growing movement to “cleanse” history by tearing down statues, defacing pictures and… Login to continue reading Login…

Looking to the Past

Proficiency in history, civics alarmingly low

    Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor opined: “The fact is that knowledge about the Constitution is not something that is handed down… Login to continue reading Login…

Looking to the Past

History, learning through inquiry not bias

    If history doesn’t support your beliefs, then rewrite history.     As ridiculous as that assertion sounds, that is exactly what that once proud bastion… Login to continue reading Login…