Beardstown United Way accepting applications
The Beardstown community is blessed with a vehicle to help those in need – it’s the Beardstown United Way. Currently the organization is accepting applications… Login to continue reading Login…
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A-C Central Board alters bus routes after complaints
In response to complaints from certain district parents, the A-C Central School Board voted to alter its bus routes, shifting two bus stops from one… Login to continue reading Login…
Making votes count
Cass County Clerk Shelly Wessel, whose responsibilities include serving as the county’s election authority, is pictured with one of the automated ballot counting machines that… Login to continue reading Login…
Beardstown School Board approves budget, hears return to school plan
The Beardstown School Board, following a mandated budget hearing, met in regular session to approve a $16 million budget for the 20-21 school year and… Login to continue reading Login…
Stephen King’s Most Frightening Tales
It’s very nearly Halloween, so it’s time to get spooky! When it comes to the horror genre, there’s one name that jumps to mind for… Login to continue reading Login…
Vote-by-mail ballot application deadline
Thursday, October 29, is the last day for the Election Authority to receive an application for a vote by mail ballot, according to Cass County… Login to continue reading Login…
‘The Haunting of Bly Manor:’ A Worthy, if Diminished, Successor to ‘Hill House’
As I said last week, The Haunting of Hill House is one of my favorite horror properties of all time. Naturally, I’ve been eagerly awaiting… Login to continue reading Login…
Chandlerville Village Board sets trick-or-treat hours
Trick or treat will be held in Chandlerville from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31. During the Oct. 14 meeting of… Login to continue reading Login…
Ashland Village Board discusses Halloween plans, business improvements
The Ashland Village Board during last week’s meeting discussed this year’s trick-or-treat schedule in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Kitty Mau said she… Login to continue reading Login…
B’town School Board orders administration to plan for full-time student attendance
When a special meeting of the Beardstown School Board was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14, a time limit on this meeting’s proceedings… Login to continue reading Login…