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Virginia School Board

   A Virginia resident addressed the Virginia School Board about the four-day learning schedule. He was very concerned that his children were missing learning time… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown School Board

    One of the first items on the Beardstown School Board’s agenda May 19 was the specifics of the upcoming graduation ceremony on May 30.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

AC School board

    The A-C Central school board approved sending building projects for the Chandlerville campus at last week’s board meeting. These projects are intended to make… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Memorial Day Services

    Memorial Day services are planned for Monday, May 31, in Beardstown and Virginia.     Virginia will hold their services at Walnut Ridge Cemetery at… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Screen Time

Screen Time

 My high school and college years were dominated by one video game franchise: Mass Effect.     The Mass Effect franchise has pretty much everything a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Hager, McClenning acting fire chiefs

Beardstown City Council

    Acting Beardstown Fire Chief Brandon Hager expressed his appreciation to Mayor Tim Harris for his help during the fire Sunday night that totally destroyed… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Mayor issues statement regarding recent fire

Beardstown

    Beardstown Tim Harris issued a statement regarding the fire Sunday night that completely destroyed the former Meyer Hotel.     At the city council Tuesday… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Fire destroys Beardstown apartment building

One resident of the apartments had to have help escaping the rapidly spreading flames.Firefighters were able to get her out of an upper floor window. She was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Fire photos by Brian DeLoche.

    A fire completely destroyed an apartment building at 601 E. 4th Street in Beardstown Sunday night. Three firefighters were injured fighting the blaze. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close