Beardstown Police News
Ryan Walker, 45, Beardstown, was cited August 8 for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Joshua A. Cape, 37, Canton, was picked up Aug. 9 on… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Council approves new tuckpointing
Beardstown City Council agree to waive the bid process and approve a proposal for $45,540 from Pulliam Masonry for the Lincoln Courtroom & Museum Tuckpointing… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Boy Scouts of America Troop 125 celebrates new Eagle Scout
On August 1, Tyler Trissel passed his Board of Review to become Troop 125’s first Eagle Scout of 2022. Eagle Scout candidates are required to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Trivia Too
By Roy Roberts Schools are starting all over the country with a tremendous shortage of teachers. There wasn’t any shortage when I started to school.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Bits & Pieces
By Sally Lael I’ve been a baseball brat for as far back as I can remember. My dad loved baseball and was a devoted Chicago… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Looking Back
By Leigh Morris When you next cross the Illinois River at Beardstown, take note that the bridge is named in honor of William H. Dieterich.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Beyond the Rusty Gate
By Kay Brown This is a story from, July 1955. Yes, I know it’s August but this was in July when the accident happened, I… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Recent graduates at Western
Area students were among 281 students who earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Summer 2022 semester at Western Illinois University. Area graduates were:… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Plans for ‘Schuy-Rush Trail’ resumes as memorial to Escapa
A committee has reconvened as part of the Schuyler County Economic Development Commission (SCEDC) to resume planning for a 2.3 mile hiking and biking trail… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Hospital race celebrates 28 years
The Jacksonville Memorial Hospital 5K/10K presented by Gatorade kicks off at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, on the campus of the nonprofit hospital, 1600 W.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close