Kaitlyn Copley

Kaitlyn Copley

Crime Stoppers Training Conference

Crime Stoppers Training Conference

Earlier this month, Loren Hamilton, Coordinator for Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott and Cass Counties, attended the Fortieth annual National Training conference that was held in Denver, Colorado.  Hamilton is pictured here with other attendees from Region Seven. Region Seven covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio . Hamilton is a former lead Director for Region Seven

Courthouse News

Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: NONE Divorces: Tammy A. Berry from Robin Berry. Property Transfers: Carl William and Jonnie Schnake, Shannon Mayes, Quit Claim Deed to Farmers State Bank

BJHS boys and girls basketball action

Beardstown Tigers

The Beardstown girls’ seventh grade basketball team’s season ended in the first round of the 3A regional at Camp Point last Saturday at the hands of Quincy St. Peter by a score of 31-10.  Rounding out the regular season, the young Lady Tigers lost to Liberty 42-12 and to Rushville-Industry 21-10.

BHS Golf and Volleyball awards

The BHS golfers (L/R) Grady O’Hara, Cade Ross, Daisy Gil, Saray Chaparro and Mary Escobar at their awards banquet.

Beardstown golf coach Isaac Riddle and volleyball coach Emily Vermillion recently announced their season award winners at their fall banquet.  For the boys’ golf team, Cade Ross received the plaque for Lowest Average. On the girls’ side, Saray Chaparro received the award for Lowest Average and Daisy Gil was named Most Improved.  Ross and Chaparro were also named Academic All-Conference for the West Central Conference along with Grady O’Hara, Peri Herzog, and Mary Escobar.

Three Bluejays sign with colleges

Porta Bluejays

Three PORTA-AC Central Bluejay senior athletes signed their name on the dotted line to compete at the college level last Wednesday as part of National Signing Day.  

    Jayce Privia signed with McKendree University to play basketball.  The Bearcats are a Division II school located in Lebanon.  Trace Donnan inked with Augustana and will play golf.  The Vikings are a Division III school located in Rock Island.  Finally, Haven Gronewold signed to run cross country and track and field with Stetson University. The Hatters are Division I and are located in Deland, Florida.

National Adoption Month

Domestic vs International Adoption: Whether you what to adopt from within the United States or from another country, here are three issues to consider before continuing with the adoption process:

BASA competes in Sectional Bowling

The Beardstown Area Special Athletes bowling team is pictured at the Region F Sectional Bowling Tournament (L/R): Amber, Michael, Wanda, C.J., Dallas and Leah.

Beardstown Area Special Athletes (BASA) ventured to Moline, Illinois last weekend to compete in the Region F Sectional Bowling Tournament.     Six BASA bowlers competed at the Quad City Family Entertainment Center on a

Veterans Day Salute

Veterans Day is this Saturday, November 11. We honor and thank all of our service members past and present. Pictured above is the war memorial at Beardstown High School.

Veterans Day is this Saturday, November 11. We honor and thank all of our service members past and present. Pictured above is the war memorial at Beardstown High School.

Arenzville to tackle sludge problem

Arenzville

Arenzville Village Board approved the purchase of a jon boat and trolling motor that will be used to sound a lagoon that needs to have a sludge removed. The sludge has been a problem for several years. The boat and motor will determine the areas that are in most need for dredging.