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Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: None. Divorces: None. Property Transfers: Cass County Trustee, Quit Claim Deed to Acres Investment LLC for Lot 3 in the Original Town of Chandlerville. Cass County Trustee, Quit claim Deed to Henry Payano Gomez for Lot 2, Block 34 of Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.

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Missing man found deceased after search

Following a 22-hour search for a Chandlerville man, he was finally located, but was deceased. According to a press release by Cass County Sheriff Devron Ohrn, Shannon Graham, 47, was reportedly looking

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Should city council members be held to higher standards?

Virginia Mayor Randy McClure brought up the usage of Facebook by the city council members specifically by Alderman James “Ott” Wulf and his posts regarding Police Chief Eric Shumate at the November 13th meeting.

Ashland, IL

Ashland Board moves to purchase trees, building supplies for James Park

The Ashland village board approved two purchases at last week’s meeting for trees and roofing supplies for the pavilions in James Park. The tree purchase will be for six trees from Renee Jokisch at a cost of $2,200. The species of trees mentioned for purchasing were sugar and red maples.

Chandlerville, Il

Flinn appointed new village president

Since former Village President Tim Richards resigned, the first order of business for the Chandlerville Village Board members was to vote to accept the resignation and appoint a new village president. 

Students who spoke and were the honor guard are shown front Row (L to R): Emma Davis, Lindy Parlier, Maggie Parlier, Esme Anderson, William Petla; back Row (L to R): Isabella Garner, Devin Cave, Emma Lyons, Steve Reynolds, Evan Bell, Jack Cox, Mia Minor, Natalie Force.

Virginia honors Veterans during school assembling

Students, staff, and community members of Virginia were able to enjoy a Veteran’s day assembly at the high school on Friday, November 10th.  During the assembly students from the local FFA chapter were the honor guard in charge of raising the flag.  Select students in 6-12 had speaking roles where they gave a short presentation on the history of the major branches.  The elementary students lead the school in the “National Anthem” and “America the Beautiful.”

Virg. JH writing winners

Congratulations Virginia Writers!

Several excellent student writers submitted stories for the Fall Virginia Jr. Sr. High School writing contest. The theme this fall was to write “A Spooky Story.” Contest winners pictured from left to right are Sophia Horton, 7th grader, Alais Anderson, 7th grader, Sawyer Edwards, 7th grader, Tierra Shade, 10th grader,

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CASSCOMM brings high speed to Ashland 

CASSCOMM is well known for its reliable fiber optic broadband services and being able to connect many homes in Central Illinois to the internet, and now CASSCOMM is excited to announce they are bringing fiber optic services to the residents of Ashland. This new fiber optic service will give residents and

Ann Chelette is pictured holding the Senate Resolution in honor of her father, Roy Roberts

Senate Resolution adopted in memory of Roy Roberts 

Illinois State Senator Jil Tracy requested a Senate Resolution in memory of Roy Roberts  that was adopted on October 26, 2023 and will remain a permanent part of the record of the 103rd Illinois General Assembly. Tracy contacted Roberts’ daughter, Ann Chelette, Beardstown, regarding the resolution.