A Beardstown man was arrested following a search warrant at a home located at Fourth and Railroad Streets on Friday, Sept. 15. The search warrant was executed at 6:30 p.m. by Beardstown Police.
According to Beardstown Police Chief Martin Coad, Zachary Hicks, 25, was arrested on a charge of burglary and theft. He was lodged in Schuyler County Jail and bonded out on Monday, Sept. 18.
Also arrested was Ashley Adkins, 29, for obstruction. She posted bond.
Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Viginia Junior High Student Council Members. Election results were announced last week, and the winning members are 8th grade (back row L-R) - Nathan Ayres, Claire Watson, Esme Anderson, & Charley Kapper. 7th grade (middle row L-R) Sawyer Edwards, Jack Brockhouse, Addie Hughes, & Cooper Lane. 6th grade (front row L-R) Chase Barrett, Lynn Hardwick, Alais Anderson, & Charlee Miller.
Monies have been received from Chapin’s Village Insurance carrier for the damage received from the Spring storm. The money, $53,000, was received to cover damages to the Legion building, the exterior stage, Firehouse and Water Department pump house. This was reported during a recent meeting of the village board.
In the utilities/streets report: Oil and chip work has began on village streets.
Andrew Knott, 18, Beardstown, was cited on Sept. 4 for squealing/screeching tires. Jerry Lotz, 68, Jacksonville, was cited Sept. 5 for speeding 55 in a 35 mph zone.
Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: Brandon MD Goerlich, Versailles, and Katelynn M. Hance, Versailles. Alex Michael Kelly, Springfield, and Aileana Loree Rawlins,
A-C Central High School/Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m .on Friday, September 29th, at 601 W. Buchanan.****** The Cass County Communities Animal Control Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27 at the Cass County Courthouse.****** The Overall Economic Development Commission will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 28 at Beardstown City Council Chambers.******The Virginia Spooktacular will hold its Halloween Parade at 5:15 p.m. October 21 in Virginia. The parade will begin on Illini Street and go down Main Street. Anyone interested in being part of the parade should contact Billie Gardner at 217-204-5949
October 2- 6: Monday -Fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, bread, mandarin oranges, milkTuesday - Breaded fish Sandwich on bun with cheese & tater sauce, baked beans, tossed salad & dressing, peaches, milkWednesday - Sloppy Joe on bun, roast redskin potatoes, coleslaw, tropical fruit, milk Thursday - Open face hot turkey sandwich on bread, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed vegetables, apricot, milkFriday - BBQ chicken breast, baked potatoes, carrots, bread, mixed fruit , milk
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that a pipe culvert replacement project on Illinois 125 northwest of Ashland in Cass County will begin Monday, Sept. 25.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane using cones, barrels and flaggers within the construction area. This $75,000 project will improve and help maintain drainage across the road. The project is
expected to be completed in mid-October.
Beardstown Emblem Club 474 will hold a Fried Chicken Dinner from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 22 at the Beardstown Elk’s Club, 205 East 2nd Street, Beardstown.
Menu will consist of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans, rolls and butter and desssert.
There will be a cost for adults and 4-12. Children 3 and under are free.
Carry outs are available by calling 217-323-1000. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.
This is open to the public.
Agencies are reminded that October 31st is the deadline to be considered for a Beardstown United Way grant. These grants provide financial assistance to help others. The budget is based on the generous gifts of individual donations (including payroll deductions), business donations and corporate matches.
Certain guidelines are required to be a funded United Way organization, including being a 501(c) 3 not for profit organization that provides to the Beardstown community.