City employee placed on leave
By Jaime Chapman Melissa DeGroot Espinoza, an employee at Beardstown City Hall, has been placed on a administrative leave pending an investigation by Illinois State… Login to continue reading Login…
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Book signing at Old Lincoln Courtroom and Museum
The Old Lincoln Courtroom and Museum welcomes author Sam Foster to Beardstown 2:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19. At this appearance, Sam will be discussing the… Login to continue reading Login…
Chandlerville Board hears requirements on pump
By Jan McGovern Guest speakers addressed the Chandlerville Village Board and indicated they were concerned with the installation of the new pump. Roger Lauder said… Login to continue reading Login…
Ashland hires new water system operator
By Michael Kloppenburg At last week’s Ashland village board meeting, the board voted to hire Kenneth McCart as the new certified water system operator for… Login to continue reading Login…
Four rob Beardstown laundromat
An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from Premier Coin Laundry, 7th and March Street, Beardstown, early Friday morning. According to Police Chief Martin Coad,… Login to continue reading Login…
Low flying helicopter may be noticed soon over river
Area residents may notice a low flying helicopter hovering over the Illinois River. According to a press release from, the U.S. Geological Survey, (USGS) on… Login to continue reading Login…
NSNC wishes longtime Columnist Roy Roberts happy 101st birthday!
By Sally Lael And the beat goes on…… While we recently honored our own Roy Roberts’ 101st birthday, it was brought to our attention that… Login to continue reading Login…
Police officer expresses frustration over delays in signing contract
Beardstown Police Officer Ian Dennis expressed his frustration at the Beardstown City Council meeting Tuesday night regarding more delays in signing the police contract. “I’m… Login to continue reading Login…
New business coming to Arenzville
By Jan McGovern The Arenzville Village Board heard plans Monday night for a new business to open in the near future. Village residents, Jessica and… Login to continue reading Login…
A-C Central FFA tours Beard Implement
Students at A- C Central high school received the opportunity to tour Beard Implement Company in Ashland. The Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau hosted an agricultural acquaintance… Login to continue reading Login…