While there seems to be rumors of several vehicles broken into, only two have been reported to Beardstown Police.
Chief Martin Coad said break-ins of a vehicle in the 200 block of West 9th Street and one in the 1400 block of Bay Street were reported to his department. Change was taken out of one and a purse was taken from the other vehicle with $200 in it. He said they are investigating.
Loretta Sandidge, Chandlerville, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
The Boy Scouts of America today at its National Annual Meeting announced that it will be changing its name to Scouting America. This change reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcoming every youth in America to experience the benefits of Scouting. The name change will go into effect on February 8, 2025, the organization’s 115th birthday.
Pastor CJ Monroe and wife, Kirsten, have been married for 4.5 years now and we have two children, three years and 16 months old. He said he has been in full-time ministry for over 15 years now.
He has served as a Youth Pastor in Lubbock, TX, Youth & College Pastor in Washington, D.C., and the Middle School Pastor in Jacksonville, IL before transferring to his new role as lead pastor in Beardstown.
The Alzheimee’s Support Group will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19th at the old Washington School, 1008 East 5th Street, Beardstown.
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The Kirsta Anderson Benefit will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th at the Round House Event Center in Beardstown. There is a small cover charge that includes a meal and kids’ activities.
Monday - Chicken penne pasta, buttered beets, three-bean salad, melon, garlic bread, milk. Tuesday - Porky Buger on bun, baked beans, tossed salad with dressing, tropical fruit, milk. Wednesday - Bratwurst on bun, potato salad, sauerkaurt, sugar free fruit, milk. Thursday - Roast chicken, garlic potatoes, corn, pineapple upside down cake, bread, milk. Friday - Sweet & sour chicken, brown rice, cole slaw, peaches, fortune cookie, bread, milk.
CASSCOMM, a leading fiber internet provider, has joined Fiber Gaming Network (FGN), a nationwide gaming platform that connects fiber internet users across the country for weekly community game nights and tournaments.
An A-C Central High School senior was among 14 winners from throughout the state to receive an Illinois High School Activities Foundation (IHSAF) scholarship. This is the second class of recipients in the IHSAF Scholarship Program
Jayce Privia, A-C Central High School, is one of the winners who is among 14 seniors at IHSA member high schools and will receive a $1,000 scholarship towards their future education. To be eligible for the scholarship, the candidates must be seniors at IHSA schools who plan to:
Get ready for the annual Redneck Fishing Tournament, returning to the waters of the Illinois River on the first weekend of August. It’s a showdown between man and invasive species, all for the sake of fun and fundraising for veterans’ charities.
Melissa is a beautiful torti who was born in the spring of 2020. She has been here at SCHS for almost two years. She is the sweetest girl and loves attention. She likes laying on the shelves in her room and leaning into your hand for pets. This lovey girl, along with all other animals at SCHS will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before adoption. You can meet Melissa and all pets at Schuyler County Humane Society, 17000 County Farm Road in Rushville. Visitor hours are Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon, and Sundays from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. You can also make an appointment by calling (217) 322-2220. Applications are available online at https://schuylerhs.com/adopt/application/.