Scholarship, grant funds available Applications open until Feb. 28, 2025
High school seniors pursuing an ag-related curricula or trade in a college or vocational school next fall in pursuit of an on-farm or industry career...
Kaitlyn Copley
Focus on Faith – God is always present
In the first chapter of the Old Testament book of Exodus, we read the story of how Pharaoh put the people of Israel into bondage and made them into...
STEM Class in Beardstown Middle School, who knew?
What were you doing when you were in seventh and eighth grade? Going to school is the answer for most of us. Studying math, reading, language, etc., all...
88 Hoops Classic 2025
The Beardstown Area Special Athletes Orange Crush team and coaches following their medal presentation. | The BASA skills team with their 88 Hoops...
Trojans rock Saukees
The Triopia-Meredosia-Virginia boys’ basketball team picked up a high-quality win in their only game last week. On the road at Pittsfield last Friday...
Six scholarships now open to Midwest HS seniors
High school seniors from Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin now have a chance to receive one of six college scholarships...
Bluejays rolls Rockets
A home victory over Rushville-Industry for the PORTA/A-C Central boys’ basketball team to start 2025 has pushed the Bluejays record to 10-3 on the...
Continuing our look back on 2024
March 2024: The Ashland Fire Protection District continued its consideration of body armor for the firefighters at last week’s meeting. Following a...
Nienhiser appointed to First National Bank of Arenzville Board of Directors
The First National Bank of Arenzville is pleased to announce the appointment of John Nienhiser to the bank’s Board of Directors. Mr Nienhiser’s term...
Local government, school meetings
A-C Central School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 15 at the Board Conference Room, Unit Office, 501 W. Buchanan Street, Ashland...