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Front Row, left to right: Carter Hammack, Bryce Mann, Bryan Salazar. Back Row, left to right: Carsen Hammack, Lucas Pherigo, Marshall Force.

Scouts build bee houses

Local Scouts from Troop 127 & Pack 127 build and hang up several Solitary Bee Houses around Beardstown.

Solitary Bees are native to North America unlike the European Honey bees who are famous for producing honey and living in hives. Solitary bees are responsible for one third of our food supply, but their habitats are increasingly coming under threat. Scouting’s Outdoor Code calls Scouts to be conservation minded. Beardstown Scouts put this code into action Sunday afternoon to help our local bee populations thrive.

Vandals strike Kiwanis Park

It’s pretty sad when someone or maybe more than one person, had to vandalize and tear up the Kiwanis Park on the west end of Beardstown.. 

Two weeks ago, the Beardstown Kiwanis Club mended, cleaned and added to the park where youngsters enjoy playing ball and other activities.

Beardstown City Hall

Council rejects Zoning Ordinance

A Zoning Ordinance that was to amend various provisions to better define accessory uses and building structures was not approved.

At Beardstown’s City Council meeting on May 21st, after much discussion and voiced concerns from local citizens, the council voted against the ordinance.

A-C School Board approves summer infrastructure projects

With students about to go on summer break, the A-C Central School Board looked into and approved a number of building repair and improvement projects to be completed before students return in the fall.

For Ashland, the board accepted a bid for flooring work in the restrooms. The bid from Lamar Hager Construction was for $34,000 but the board put a spending ceiling of $49,999 in order to get the most funding the district could out of a matching grant to cover the project cost.

Cass County Courthouse News

Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: Johnnie Coultas, Virginia, and Bobbie Jo Vancil, Virginia. Jair Lopez Paz, Beardstown, and Nunez Figueroa Dayanis, Jacksonville. James David Braswell, Chandlerville, and Tiffany Lynn Daly, Beardstown. Divorces: Elizabeth Molina Rendon, from Julio S. Gonzalez.

American Flag

Cass County Memorial Day Services

Ashland

Memorial Day Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 27 at the A-C Central High School Gym in Ashland. There will be a meal following the service. There is a suggested donation per meal.

Beardstown

VFW Post 1239 will hold Memorial Services at 11 a.m. Monday, May 27 at Art Zeeck Park, downtown Beardstown.

LLCC honors  Distinguished Service Awards 2024 recipients 

Lincoln Land Community College honored 2024 Distinguished Service Award winners, employees with service anniversaries and retirees at the LLCC Employee Recognition Ceremony May 16.Anita Glydewell, Arenzville, was recognized for 20 years as a child development teacherJennifer Meyer, Beardstown, retired after 14 years as an education services representative, from LLCC Jacksonville.

IDOT to hold photo contest

Say cheese, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to participate in a new contest to showcase how transportation is helping connect communities and keep our state moving.

“Everywhere you look, you see proof that Illinois is the transportation hub of North America. We’re inviting the public to show why transportation is important to you,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Send us your best photo. It could be the road you travel to and from work, a bike trail you enjoy, an airport, a transit stop, a bridge or a unique stretch close to home – whatever inspires you or helps you get where you need to go.”

College/University Graduates

Quigley graduates from McKendree U.

Avery Quigley is a 2024 graduate of McKendree University.

Founded in 1828, McKendree University’s historic Lebanon,  campus is 25 miles from St. Louis, Mo. McKendree also offers degree programs online and is one of U.S. News’ “Best Regional Universities,” “Best Value Schools” and “Best Colleges for Veterans” in the Midwest.

University of Illinois/Springfield grads

Ashland-Molly Kathleen Casper, BA Elementary Education-Cum Laude

Delivan Monroe Cox, BBA, Business Administration

Apple, the tabby cat

Pet of the Week

Apple is a one year old female. She is a sweet girl who is very affectionate. She is playful and silly. This beautiful girl, along with all other animals at SCHS (Schuyler County Humane Society) will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before adoption. You can meet Apple 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/.