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Korsmeyer scholarship applications available

Applications for the Dr. Stan Korsmeyer scholarship are now available. Applications for the $5,000 scholarship can be picked up at the Beardstown High School Guidance… Login to continue reading Login…

Cub Scouts pictured left to right are Charleigh Foz, Ryne Fox, Grayson Stajkowski, Aiden Coyle, Casey Myers, Wyatt Walker, Zicarias Dugay, Andy Miller and James Wallis.

Ashland Volunteer Fire Depart. hosts Pack 125 Cub Scouts

On Tuesday, April 4, multiple volunteers from the Ashland Fire Department shared their knowledge and skills with the Cub Scouts, siblings and parents from Pack… Login to continue reading Login…

Beardstown City Hall

Council discusses need for retro pay

By Jan McGovern A discussion regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) about the cost of retro pay for… Login to continue reading Login…

Virginia, IL

Residents concerned about letter regarding abandoned property

Several residents attended the Virginia City Council Monday night with a variety of complaints. Laura Cave council regarding a postcard she received on an abandoned… Login to continue reading Login…

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Cass County Consolidated Election results

It was a low turnout for Cass County voters, but it usually is in a  Consolidated Election. Only 17% of the 7,721 registered voters showed… Login to continue reading Login…

Christopher A. Africh

Beardstown man sentenced to prison

A Beardstown man was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Pike County Court on March 28. Christopher A. Africh, 52, pleaded guilty to aggavated… Login to continue reading Login…