News Staff

News Staff

Food available at outdoor worship, concert in park

    First Congregational Church of Beardstown has announced two food vendors will be available at their Outdoor Worship and concert this Sunday, July 25.   … Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Looking Back

    Gov. William G. Stratton’s years were not untouched by scandal, but it must be stressed this scandal did not involve the governor or his… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,     This last weekend, July 16-18th, the Beardstown Opera House presented “Momma Mia” at the BHS Auditorium.     First of all, I would… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,     It is almost impossible to remain silent or be indifferent to the recent events in Cuba. We have all seen with great… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Editorial

By Bill Mitchell     Roads are a constant sore spot no matter where you live. From townships to interstate highways, it seems they are always… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Coffee is Isaac’s passion

Isaac French

By Bill Mitchell     Isaac French loves coffee. He loves coffee so much that he would make it for his teachers and pretty much anyone… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Mefford celebrates 60 years

Scott Mefford

   Scott Mefford has a lot of memories to share from 60 years in business. Starting out as Scotty’s Body Shop in Virginia on August… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown treatment plant upgrade nears completion

Sewer plant

    A $13 million upgrade to the Beardstown Sanitary District’s sewage treatment plant is nearing completion. Plant Superintendent Wells Petersen said that with the latest… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown’s 11/12 All-Stars win state title

state winners

  The Beardstown 11/12 year old Girl All-Stars sailed through the State Finals with an unblemished 5-0 mark, and will advance on to Whitestown, IN… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close