Kaitlyn Copley

Kaitlyn Copley

  • Joined: August 2, 2023
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Cass County Courthouse News

Cass County Courthouse News

Property Transfers

Franklin G. Bell, Christina L. Bell POA, Warranty Deed to Patrick E. Bell, Jefferson Bell for Lands in Section 27, T18R10.

Octavio Ayala Izquierdo, Quit Claim Deed to Migel Angel Ayala Nunez, for Lots 1 & 2 in Block 159 of Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.

Ricardo Contreas, Lynda Schwalb, Warranty Deed to Migel Angel Ayala Nunez, Octavio Alaya Izquierdo, for Lots 1 & 2 in Block 159 of Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.

Tamara Baptist and Gale Kleinschmidt, Co-Trustees, Vernon Dean Kleinschmidt Family Trust, Bernita J. Kleinschmidt Trust, Corrective Deed to Prairie Poer INC. for Lands in Section 30, T17R12.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Museum ranks 2nd in poll for America’s Favorite Celebrity Pilgrimage site

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, IL

Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the iconic Dakota where John Lennon spent his final days, or even the Henry Ford Museum with its vast collection celebrating American innovation, are just a few of the many landmarks that Americans visit to pay homage to their favorite deceased celebrities. Each year, countless fans embark on trips to these hallowed sites, driven by a desire to connect with the legacies of those who have left an indelible mark on our culture. 

Former city worker sentenced

Melissa J. Espinoza

Former Beardstown City Hall employee Melissa J. Espinoza, 42, pleaded guilty to theft of government property between $500 - $10,000 on July 1. She was arrested in May, 2023, after an investigation by Illinois State Police.

Beardstown Softball All-Stars Are State Bound

Tigers’ Maci Savage and Ola Quigley are fired up!

After an abundantly exciting three wins in District play, the Beardstown 11/12-year-old softball all-stars are State Tournament bound. Following their first round 4 to 3 win over Pike County, the Tigers knocked off host Rushville in two thrilling contests, 4 to 3 and 3 to 0 to claim the District Championship. The trip to state will be the kind that the parents love as Beardstown will make the hop, skip and jump across the Illinois River, back to Rushville to play, opening at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6.  

Cortes to play in high school All-Star game

Gustavo Cortes

Beardstown graduating senior Gustavo Cortes has been selected to play in the 10th Annual Missouri vs. Illinois High School All-Star Baseball Game.  

The game will be held at Veterans Field in Hannibal, Missouri on Saturday, July 13th. The first pitch is scheduled to be thrown at 7:00 p.m. and admission will be available at the gates. Tickets are $10 per patron with children five years of age and under free.

Tiger Baseball All-Stars win twice

Quinn Richard slides safely into second for Beardstown.

The Beardstown 9/10-year-old All Star team won their first two games of District play, becoming one of two unbeaten teams. They were set to battle 2-0 Pike County on Tuesday July 2 in Beardstown at Bill Cowen Field in Schmoldt Park for the right to move to the championship game. They got there by sneaking by Macomb 2 to 0 and defeating Brown County 11 to 5.

Bill to improve early detection of Alzheimer’s advances out of the Ways and Means Committee

Washington, D.C. – The House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously this week to advance a bipartisan bill to improve early assessment and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. The Concentrating on High Value Alzheimer’s Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act sponsored by Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL), Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA),  Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Doris Matsui (D-CA), was included as part of the broader American Medical Innovation and Investment Act.

Pet of the Week

Liberty, the cat.

Liberty hopes everyone had a great Independence Day! She is a two-year old long-haired torti. She loves to play with pom pom balls and mouse toys. She is a very sweet girl who also enjoys treats. The Schuyler County Humane Society is excited to announce that through a grant from the