News Staff

News Staff

Chapin police chief graduates from police school

Chief Steve Helmich

The Village of Chapin has announced the recent graduation ofChief of Police Steve Helmich from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC)at Northwestern University.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Looking Back

Lou Boudreau managed the Chicago Cubs in 1960, but resumed his role as a Cubs radio broadcaster from 1961 until 1987.

By Leigh Morris Though mostly forgotten today, Beardstown’s Milton Angier was really big news in 1920 when he was named to the U.S. Olympic track… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Trivia Too

Roy Roberts I received an email recently containing this sweet story: There was a young man who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

  The Beardstown Food Basket Committee will be giving food baskets to deserving families in the Beardstown community on December 17. If you are eligible,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Bread of Love

December 5 – 9 Monday- Fried chicken, fluffy potatoes, corn, bread, tropical fruit, Rice Krispie Treat, milk Tuesday – Meatloaf, baked potato, peas, bread, apricots,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown Police News

Police News

Tanya L. Logan, 64, Beardstown, was cited Nov. 20 for leaving the scene of an accident with vehicle damage. Raul Camberos-Uribe, 41, Beardstown, was cited… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Fire destroys rural Virginia home

House Fire

By Susan McDevitt The Virginia Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire between 1:30-2:00 p.m. November 22 at 7647 Schall Road. Upon… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown City Council passes several ordinances

Beardstown City Hall

By Susan McDevitt Several new ordinances and resolutions were passed or considered at the regular meeting of Beardstown City Council. Those ordinanes and resolutions included:… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close