Road Resurfacing on IL 125
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that a 13-mile resurfacing…
Car thief leads to Police Chase
Beardstown Police received a call on July 31 that a blue Pontiac…
Noise ordinance, TIF money, and other items discussed at meeting
By Michelle Carty Beardstown Mayor Tim Harris opened the meeting by…
Special meeting about noise, other ordinances
By Michelle Carty Alderman Dawn Seward called the Beardstown Ordinance meeting…
Senior girls are World Series Champions!
District 17 Undefeated Champs! By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor In a…
Big start for middle school Tigers – Three double digit wins for softball
By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor Year two of the latest incarnation…
BASA Softball Team wins!
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Ashland to hold Blood Drive Aug. 19
The Ashland Community will host a Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to…
Crime Stoppers needs volunteers
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott and Cass Counties are accepting applications…
Vehicle found following crash
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Start preparing for school now
After a summer of relaxation, the start of a new school…
PORTA-AC Central post strong cross country result
The PORTA-AC Central High School Cross Country team was the only cross-country team to compete last week, running in the very competitive 47th Annual Peoria Heights Patriot Invitational.
Triopia to host Volleyball Super-Sectional
Triopia High School will be the host of the 2025 IHSA Class 1A Super-Sectional on Monday November 10, welcoming the winners of the Abingdon and New Berlin Sectionals.
The games we play
A couple of weeks ago, Tarra and Mason came for a visit. They only make it every few months and the last time they were here was in June.
Top young harriers rise: Junior High Cross Country state meet results
Three local athletes brought home medals from the IESA Cross Country State Finals.
Lady Jays collect late season wins
he PORTA-AC Central High School Volleyball Team may be hitting its stride just in time for postseason play. The Lady Bluejays won three of five games to take fifth place at the Waverly Tournament and have won four of their last six following a seven-game losing streak.
Lady Tigers will host Volleyball Sectional
Beardstown has been chosen as the destination for a 2025 IHSA Class 2A Volleyball Sectional.
'Abe's Haunted Hollow' on Oct. 25
Spooky fun takes center stage at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) on Saturday, Oct. 25, when the museum transforms into Abe’s Haunted Hollow, a Halloween wonderland filled with free games, music, and costumes for all ages.
Pet of the Week
Poe was born in March of 2015 and came to the shelter on January 12, 2025. He is a super sweet boy who loves attention.
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A-C board looks at solar system
The A-C board’s solar energy initiative is gathering steam as they are on a short deadline to take advantage of expiring federal tax credits for the project.