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Leah, The Cat

Pet of the Week

Leah is about three years old. She loves to find a cozy spot in her room and would make a great addition to your couch! She is a very sweet girl who loves attention but most likely won’t beg for it. She has beautiful eyes that are light brown with dark brown spots in them. This beautiful girl, along with all other animals at SCHS will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before adoption. You can meet Leah and all pets at Schuyler County Humane Society, 17000 County Farm Road in Rushville. Visitor hours are Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon, and Sundays from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. You can also make an appointment by calling (217) 322-2220. Applications are available online at https://schuylerhs.com/adopt/application/.

Ashland Summer Days, Fire Squad.

Ashland Summer Days 2024

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Police News

Beardstown Police News

Drew T. Patrick, 27, Beardstown, was given a written warning for expired registration on June 1.

Kaury J. Garrido-Baez, 39, Beardstown was cited for screeching/squealing of tires and fleeing/eluding police on June 16.

Ramon Penalo-Dejesus, 49, Beardstown was given a written warning for turn signal on June 16.

Felix R. Tavarez-Torrez, 53, Beardstown, was given a written warning for no registration light and obstructed registration on June 16.

Cass County government & school board meetings

All meetings are open to the public.

A-C Central School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 at the Board Conference Room, Unit Office, 501 W. Buchanan Street, Ashland.

Ashland Village Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 at the Ashland Municipal Building.

Arenzville Village Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 8, at Village  Hall, 201 E. Main Street, Arenzville.

Beardstown City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 at 105 W. 3rd Street in the council chambers.

University News

LLCC part-time President, Vice President’s lists

 Lincoln Land Community College has announced its part-time President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2024 semester. Part-time students, enrolled in six to 11 credit hours, who earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) are noted with an asterisk and achieved President’s list honors. Part-time students who earned a GPA of 3.5-3.99 achieved Vice President’s list honors.

Arenzville – Brooklyn J. Beck Jr.*, Seth M. Burchard*, Olivia K. Curry*, Kimberly Gallegos Jr., Aiden R. Neathery*

Ashland – Carson O. Arthalony*, Carrie T. Brazil*

Beardstown – Jonah A. Bron, Amelia M. Davidsmeyer*, Luis D. De la Cruz*, Lisbeth Escobar*, Lizzy Kester, Paulina Madrigal*, Monse Montoya Ibarra*, Grady M. Ohara, Izabella M. Palmer*, Lilly I. Pate Jr.*, Manuel Rojo Garcia, Rachel M. Sepulveda Matos*, Godwin A. Sodjedo*, Isaac M. Strubbe

Billy J. Surratt, Jr.

Surratt sentenced on drug charges 

Cass County State’s Attorney Craig R. Miller announces that on June 17, Billy J. Surratt, Jr., 44,  Beardstown, Illinois, received a sentence of fifteen (15) years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by three (3) years of Mandatory Supervised Release in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of possession of methamphetamine, Class X felony.

Beardstown Jr/Sr high School

Beardstown students travel to Spain

At its June 19th school board meeting, the Beardstown School board heard from Frank Shaw, Curriculum Administrator, regarding the Spain trip that fourteen students and six adults participated in from June 1st through June 10th.  

Fire district concerned over proposed OSHA rules

The Ashland Fire District Board discussed proposed OSHA rules that seem likely to be enacted by the agency. The rules will include new medical and training requirements for firefighters, equipment and facility maintenance, and administrative work toward compliance with the rules. The board members and Ashland Fire Chief Shane Hall aired their concerns with the new rules and the burden they expect compliance to place on the district.

Pictured above, Lee Burrus stands atop a firetruck, spraying water. Photo from Arenzville Fire Department Facebook.

Arenzville Fire Department remembering Burrus

Arenzville Fire Department lost a devoted member of it crew. The following is an excerpt from their Facebook page. Lee Burrus, “Adam-5,” joined our family in June of 1982 and since that day has selflessly devoted his life to the safety and welfare of his community and this family. He knew no stranger and treated everyone with the same love and compassion. To say he was loved and will be missed is such an understatement and this life will not be the same without him “stirring the pot” and putting smiles on so many faces, as he did so well. Adam 5 has answered his last call and is safely home, rest easy brother, we’ll take it from here.