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Crimestoppers seek fugitives

Crimestoppers of Morgan, Cass and Scott Counties are seeking the whereabouts of these fugitives: Lane A Clark DOB: 09/17/1999,  Sex: M   Race: W  Height...

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer FAQ

A breast cancer diagnosis inevitably leads to questions about the disease. The bulk of those questions undoubtedly are asked by the millions of women...

Patrick Nshimiyimana Photo Courtesy of the Menard Co. Sheriff's Office

Naked man arrested in Beardstown

It took three Beardstown Police officers to take down a naked man Sunday night.At 7:43 p.m., someone reported a suspicious naked man trying to break in...

A neighbor returning home from work saw the fire first and went into action to notify the residents and call 911 in the early hours of Monday morning. The home belonged to Tom and Vicki Taylor, 1212 Adams Street in Beardstown and is a total loss. According to Acting Fire Chief Brandon Hager, the neighbor went to Taylors’ house and started banging on the door at 1:30 a.m. to awaken them. Smoke detectors on both levels of the home were going off and at the same time, the residents smelled smoke. Both got out safely. When Beardstown Fire Department arrived, heavy smoke and flames were coming from the basement and first floor windows. Hager said the fire started in the basement but the cause at this time is unknown. There was heavy smoke damage throughout the home and heavy fire damage to the basement and portions of the first floor. Also responding were Beardstown Ambulance, Cass County Sheriff’s Department, Arenzville Fire Department, Rushville Fire Department and Ameren. Hager said they were on the scene until 4:30 a.m

House Fire in Beardstown

A neighbor returning home from work saw the fire first and went into action to notify the residents and call 911 in the early hours of Monday...

Bringing Lincoln back to Beardstown

One of Beardstown’s claims to fame is its association with Abraham Lincoln.  Beardstown boast the only courtroom in which Lincoln practiced that is still...

CASSCOMM supports local schools

This past summer CASSCOMM had a promotion for new and current customers to upgrade internet speeds. At the end of the promotion, CASSCOMM wanted to take...