Community

Cass County government/school meetings

A-C Central School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 15 at the Board Conference Room, Unit Office, 501 W. Buchanan Street, Ashland.

The pearls of humor

A few weeks ago, my son, Thad, had a major heart attack. Had it not been for the grace of God and two awesome cardiologists plus their team, he wouldn’t be here today. He had 100 percent blockage of the widow-maker artery.

Beardstown C.O.N.N.E.C.T Yards of the Month

Esteban & Felipa Martinez, 1400 Washington St., have always taken great pride in their yard, nurturing it with love and care over the years. Last year brought challenges, especially with Esteban's health, and their lawn reflected that difficult season.

Pet of the Week

Patty was born in the spring of 2023 and has been at the shelter since May 25, 2025. She is a super sweet girl who likes to greet people at the door. She is vocal, playful, and gets along well with other cats.

Autumn is for planting trees

Autumn is a time for apple picking, pumpkin spice everything (yes, I’m on that side of the debate), final garden harvests, and tree planting. While April gets a lot of attention for being Arbor Month, let’s consider autumn as another great time to plant trees.

Savvy Caregiver Classes in Beardstown

The Savvy Caregiver, a community education program is being offered in Beardstown. Classes will be held at the Golden Age Center, 111 West 3rd Street, Beardstown.

A-C Central Students of the Month

A-C Central Senior Student of the Month for September is Maximilian Kesselring. Max is the son of Brett & Jackie Kesselring.