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A-C Central Students of the Month!

A-C Central Jr. High 8th Grade Student of the Month for January is Savannah Guillou. Savannah is the daughter of Jen Guillou and Tom Guillou. She is described by her teachers as a kind friend and a hard-working, capable leader. She is positive, polite and smiles at everyone; jumps to help out and tries to do good whenever she can, whether in the halls, the classroom, or extra-curricular activities. Her talent and knowledge are beyond her years. We are proud to call Savannah an A-C Central Knight!

Courthouse News

Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: Rafael Alberto Sanchez Marinez, Beardstown, and Chrisnain Del Carmen Portillo, Beardstown. Divorces: Elizabeth Traylor from David Traylor.Property Transfers:Scott Edmond Thurman, Teddy J

Kids can learn about personal finance through library offerings

Young people will have the opportunity to learn about financial topics — like earning, saving, spending, sharing and budgeting — in a way that is both meaningful and fun through a new Beardstown Houston Memorial library offering. Later in 2024, you will be able to visit the library for in-person kids’ programs or take home a tablet loaded with fun games, offered through the Thinking Money for Kids program.

Bridget Hamm

Culbertson announces employee of the First Quarter

Culbertson Memorial Hospital is proud to announce Bridget Hamm has been selected as employee of the First Quarter. Bridget works as an executive assistant at Culbertson and has been a dedicated staff member for over eight years.

The members of the Petefish, Skiles, & Co. Board of Directors are shown from left to right: Paul Brown, Scott Musch, Steve Bitner, Ron Brockhouse, Nancy Cowen, Paul Reynolds, Eldon Leinberger, Chris Barrett, and Pat VanDeVelde

Petefish, Skiles & Co. Bank appoints new members to board of directors 

Petefish, Skiles & Co. Bank has announced the election of Christopher Barrett, Scott Musch, and Patrick VanDeVelde to the bank’s Board of Directors.  

“We are excited to expand Petefish, Skiles & Co. Bank’s Board of Directors with three accomplished leaders, Chris Barrett, Scott Musch, and Pat VanDeVelde.” said President and CEO, Paul Reynolds.  “Their insight, expertise and unique perspective is extremely valuable to the work we do, both as a financial institution and community partner.”

Tornado

Be prepared for severe weather, emergencies

Severe weather events are part of a worsening national trend. The Red Cross has responded to nearly twice as many large disasters across the country as it did a decade ago. Furthermore, the climate crisis is taking a heavier toll on frontline communities, who are often left vulnerable.

BHS to present Art Show March 7 

Beardstown High School Art Department/Art Club along with Caraustar, Inc., Beardstown High School Cafeteria and Beardstown HS Home Economics Department will be presenting “An Inspiring Night in Homage to Great Artists,” from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 7th at the high school commons (cafeteria).

Tree sapling give-away

The Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau will be giving away Red Oak, Bur Oak, Swamp White Oak & Pecan saplings.  Anyone that calls in will be put on a list to receive five tree saplings.  Trees will be available for pickup in mid-April.

Officer Koti Huffman

Full Time Female Police Officer in Virginia Police Department

Officer Koti Huffman, the new full time female police officer for Virginia Police Department. She moved to this area in 2018, is married and has one child. Before joining the department, she was the assistant manager/kitchen manager at the Virginia Casey’s. She enjoys racing and baking cakes. In fact, she had a cake business at one time and still enjoys baking when she can. 

Ashland, IL

Ashland board moves on utilities 

The Ashland village board moved to handle utilities issues at last week’s meeting of the village board. They passed motions to purchase a utility locator and mapping program and a pump for the sewer plant. The purchase of the locator/mapping program comes with a not-to-exceed cost of $8,500. The purchase will be paid with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.