Bread of Love – March 18-22
Monday - Meat loaf with beef gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, apricots, bread, milk. Tuesday - Turkey club sandwich, potato chips, pea salad, pineapple tidbits, milk. Wednesday - Baked spaghetti w
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Beardstown man captured following shooting
Following a shooting in Beardstown Saturday night, it was a little tense for residents when the suspect was not immediately captured. But following a night of consistent searching by Beardstown Police and Cass County deputies, the man was apprehended at 5:05 a.m. Sunday.
Andrew J. Wright, 41, 406 East 5th Street, was charged with one count of attempted first degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated battery.
Beardstown City Council considers proposal for lead service line replacement plan
At the March 5th Beardstown City Council meeting, members heard from Benton & Associates Representative Ben Spreen about getting a proposed plan in place by April 15th regarding replacing all lead service lines in Beardstown water lines. This is mandated by the EPA to be done.
Ashland Fire Department Activities
The Cub Scouts (and families) of Pack 125, with members from Ashland, Virginia, Chandlerville, and Philadelphia would like the thank the volunteer firefighters of the Ashland Fire Department for hosting the group on March 5.
The scouts learned about safety equipment, explored vehicles, raced through the tunnel, and tried their hand at using the Jaws of Life and spraying the fire hose. (They even let scouts run the siren!)
Ribbon cutting at Isaac’s Coffee Shop
Once Isaac French graduated from the Triopia where he served the teachers their daily coffee, Isaac’s mom, Jill Roegge, decided since the day training program in Beardstown had closed, Isaac needed daily activity. Isaac has Down syndrome. And going with Isaac’s love of serving the teachers their coffee, Jill opened a small coffee shop with Isaac. It all began in July of 2021 in a pull behind trailer for Isaac to continue to bless his teachers with his special coffee.
LLCC to host regional science fair March 16
Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) will host the annual Illinois Junior Academy of Science Region 10 Science Fair on Saturday, March 16 in Cass Gym on the LLCC-Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road.
The public is invited to view the science projects on display from noon to 2 p.m. An awards ceremony will be held at 2 p.m.
The event will include students in grades 7-12 from a 13-county area including Adams, Brown, Cass, Christian, Green, Hancock, Macoupin, Montgomery, Morgan, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler and Scott.
B’town Fire Dept Fish Fry
Beardstown Fire Department will hold a Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 29 at the fire station, 1119 Edwards Street in Beardstown.
Persons may dine-in, carry out or have it delivered to their homes. Menu includes fried fish, potato salad, baked beans bread and butter for a fee. Call orders in that morning at 217-323-1191.
Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment for the volunteers.
Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau trivia night
The Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau Foundation will be hosting its 5th annual, fun for all, trivia fundraiser for scholarships on Friday, March 8! The questions are not all about agriculture. There will be a great mix that everyone is sure to enjoy!
Revival at Bethel Nazarene Church
Bob and Jennifer Wilkerson will hold a revival the Bethel Community Church of the Nazarene, 13068 E. Bethel Church Road, Arenzville.
The revival will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 16 and again at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17. At noon on Sunday a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner will be held. The public is invited.
Stevenson Family event in C’ville
The public is invited to enjoy worship, special music, and spiritual revival with Evangelist Glenn Stevenson and family on March 17-22 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 28334 Oakford Rd, Chandlerville. The event will be held 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and and 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday - Friday.