February 2023

A low-flying helicopter towing a geophysical device collects scientific data for salinity and aquifer mapping.

Low flying helicopter may be noticed soon over river

Area residents may notice a low flying helicopter hovering over the Illinois River. According to a press release from, the U.S. Geological Survey, (USGS) on… Login to continue reading Login…

Arenzville, IL

New business coming to Arenzville

By Jan McGovern The Arenzville Village Board heard plans Monday night for a new business to open in the near future. Village residents, Jessica and… Login to continue reading Login…

Pictured above, left to right include: Chase Pratt, Brayden Buffington, Wyatt Ratliff, Griffin McClure, Jayce Privia, Tara Taft, Lainey Bartels, Lillian Abbottt, Drake Kennedy, Jonathon Green, and Beard Implement co-owner and manager Kyle Schumacher.

A-C Central FFA tours Beard Implement

Students at A- C Central high school received the opportunity to tour Beard Implement Company in Ashland. The Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau hosted an agricultural acquaintance… Login to continue reading Login…

Cookie Making

Valentine’s Day Fun set for Saturday

First Baptist Church in Ashland will host a Valentine’s Day Fun from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11th. The church is located… Login to continue reading Login…

Cass County Health Department

Food Safety Manager classes available

The Cass County Health Department is happy to announce that they are offering the Certified Food Safety Manager courses every other month throughout the year.… Login to continue reading Login…

Girl Scout Cookies

Girl Scout cookie sales have begun

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois kicked off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season, rallying the community to support the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls.… Login to continue reading Login…

Beardstown Police News

Kristie E. Clayton, 23, Manchester, was cited Feb. 2 for speeding 52 in a 35 mph zone. Sheila L. Miller, 55, Mt Sterling, was cited… Login to continue reading Login…