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News
One killed in crash on RT 125
A 72-year-old Industry woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on IL RT 125 just west of Shiloh Road, west of Virginia. According to Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 6, the crash occurred at 12:25 p.m. Monday, July 22.
Beardstown board discusses incentive bonuses to help with attendance
During their board discussion on Wednesday, July 17th, Superintendent Brent O’Daniell noted that 13% of the Beardstown school staff had six or fewer absences last year. He also noted that students will learn better with a constant face in the front of that classroom. So, what is the answer to keep the teachers and staff in the classroom?
National Night Out set for Aug. 6
National Night Out will take place again in Community Park in Jacksonville from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6. The event will feature presentations from area Law Enforcement and social service agencies along with Free Ferris wheel rides,
Deer photograph from upcoming Jim Edgar Guide
Oh look, deer! A doe and fawn caught trotting through the grassy field in Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area. Be on the look out for the Jim Edgar Panther Creek Guide coming out within the next couple of months!
A-C Central considers building renovations
The A-C Central school board considered renovations projects for the school buildings at last week’s meeting. Sharon Uslan of Engie North America attended and gave a presentation...
Fire district works on truck purchase
The Ashland Fire Protection District is working on the design and purchase of a new fire rescue truck. Fire Chief Shane Hall said he had met with a sales representative and described the...
Critical call for blood and platelet donors
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those...
Community Calendar
The Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 10, at the old Washington School, 1008 East 5th Street, Beardstown. ******Supervisor of Assessments Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at the Cass County Courthouse in Virginia.
Bread of Love
Monday -Ham loaf, baked potato, green beans, melon, bread, milk
Tuesday - Cheeseburger on bun, baked potato, tomato salad, pineapple, milk
Wednesday - Ham & potato casserole, broccoli, pears, dinner roll, milk
Thursday - Roast chicken, fluffy potatoes & gravy, corn, tropical fruit, bread, milk
Friday- Tuna salad, tomato basil soup, 3-bean salad, banana, bread, crackers, milk