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Only 44 new COVID cases reported

Covid-19

The Cass County Health Department has reported 44 new COVID cases and two COVID-related deaths in Cass County residents over the past week. Cass County’s… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Scouts to collect items for local food pantries

Starting on Sunday, March 13, members of Boy Scout Troop125 in Ashland and Chandlerville will be placing plastic grocery bags on the doors of the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Bread of Love

Bread of Love

February 21-25 Monday-Holiday Tuesday-Ham loaf, baked potato, broccoli, rosy pears, bread, milk Wednesday-Chili, carrot sticks, pineapple, crackers, milk Thursday-BBQ pork chop, pit beans, spinach salad,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Beardstown Emblem Club will hold its Chicken & Noodles Dinner from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. this Sunday, February 20 at Beardstown Elks Club. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Looking Back

Wyatt Earp

By Leigh Morris By mid-1869, railroad construction in and around Beardstown was in full swing and East Fourth Street was busy earning its colorful reputation.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Chapin Fire Department receives grant

By Loren Hamilton The Chapin Fire Department has received an IDNR grant to replace turnout gear for the firefighters. Seven fire-suits will be purchased for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown Lions Club annual holiday meeting

Pictures Left- Right: Alyssa Lewis, Jason Elam, Amy Elam, John Elam, Mita Elam, Robin Deacon, Amy Sommers, and Emma White.      Photo submitted

The Beardstown Lions Club held its annual holiday meeting on Friday, February 11th and had eight new members installed. The Beardstown Lions Club chartered on… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown agrees to purchase new police car

By David Miller After much discussion, Beardstown City Council agreed to purchase a new 2022 Dodge Durango at $46,973.00 for the police department. Alderman Ron… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close