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Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2027

The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by $75 per month.Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) beginning…

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Calendar of Events

November 1 – Alzheimer Support Group will meet at 1 p.m., at the Golden Age Center, 111 W. 3rd Street, Beardstown. The group will meet the first Sunday of each month at this time and place.November 19 – Beardstown VFW Post 1239 will host a Blood Drive from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., at St.…

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Sports

Bluejay and Trojan Football fall in opening round

Jason Brockschmidt,Sports EditorThe PORTA-AC Central Bluejays and Triopia-Meredosia-Chambersburg-Virginia Trojans High School football teams both lost in the opening round of the IHSA playoffs to end their seasons. PORTA-AC Central ended the year with a 5-5…