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ALPLM offers chance to volunteer

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, IL

Anyone who wants to aid in telling the story of our 16th president has the opportunity when the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM)… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Focus on Faith

By: Pastor Catherine Burnette First Lutheran Church, Beardstown What does it mean for you to say that you are blessed?  The word blessed has a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Gerald “Gerry” Braner

Gerald “Gerry” Braner

Gerald “Gerry” Braner, 81, Virginia and formerly of Beardstown, died Monday, May 15, 2023 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. He was born May 21, 1941 in Beardstown, the son of Dean and Glenna Peck Braner. He married Sue Ellen Anderson November…

Huerta headed to State

“Flying through the air with the greatest of ease!”  Beardstown’s Diana Huerta is shown mid-flight during the girls Sectional Track Meet.  Her leaping ability has her qualified for the IHSA State Final Track Meet this weekend in both the long jump and the triple jump.

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor Beardstown freshman Diana Huerta will be headed to Charleston this weekend to compete in the girls IHSA State Track and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

BHS Soccer Falls in Regional Final

Tiger Soccer

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor The Beardstown Lady Tiger soccer team continues their journey toward Illinois soccer relevance as they advanced to the regional championship… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Four-game win streak for Tiger softball

Beardstown’s Emily Nava lines a base hit up the middle during varsity softball action at Bruce Rice Field.

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor The Beardstown Lady Tiger softball team might just be getting hot at the right time as they will ride a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Several young Tigers make State

Track

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor The Beardstown Middle School Track team will be well represented at this weekend’s State Track and Field Final’s Meet. Qualifying… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Virginia-Triopia State track recap

track

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor The Virginia-Triopia girls 4×100 relay team composed of Maggie Parlier, Jersey Henson, Ava Petefish and Ta’Shia Allen made Coach Brown… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Two more wins for Lady Trojans

Softball

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor The Lady Trojans of Triopia-Meredosia-Virginia took it on the chin to the tune of 15 to 0 in a loss… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Zimmerman advances to State

Track

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor PORTA-AC Central’s Maggie Zimmerman has advanced to this weekend’s IHSA State Track and Field Meet in the 3200-meter run, hitting… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close