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The Alzheimer’s Support group will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 10 Beardstown Health and Rehab (old hospital), 8306 St. Lukes Drive, Beardstown. Please enter through the front door.

Possible new police chief in Virginia

Kent Andrew acting as Mayor Pro Temp, and Alderwoman Megan Werner discussed that the Police Committee had met and went over what the qualifications, salary, and hours needed for the new police chief in Virginia require.

Chandlerville Village in good financial standing

Suzzane Steckel, auditor from Benton & Associates, presented the March 31, 2025 audit from the Village of Chandlerville to the board. Steckel reported there were no problems with the audit.

School boards discuss reorganization

The A-C Central and PORTA school boards met last week in the A-C Central district office to discuss reorganization between the two school districts and a feasibility study on this topic. No decisions were made at the meeting but each of the boards will consider the issue at their next respective meetings.

Arts Board adds two new directors

The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Board, whose mission is to create a multi-purpose civic center with performing arts facilities serving as a community hub and economic engine, has elected two new directors: Katie McDannald, student and community engagement coordinator at Lincoln Land Community College, and Pam Martin, recently retired director of the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Foundation. Current Board member Gary Mather was elected vice president.

Ashland getting new mayor

Ashland will be getting a new mayor as of July 31st. Current Trustee Nancy Kyrouac will replace Mayor Kitty Mau.

What consumers can do to support local farmers

A strong agricultural sector is vital to a healthy economy. Turbulence has affected local and national economies in recent years, and the global economy has endured its own ups and downs during that span.