Newsletter-Late-Week

Tigers are only local football winner

Beardstown was the only local school to pick up a win in week one of the high school football season, rolling past North Greene on the road 41 to 6 last Friday night.

Sheriff Ohrn to run for re-election

Sheriff Devron Ohrn has announced his intent to seek re-election in the 2026 election. At this time, it is unknown if there will be an opponent running on the Democratic ticket, but as of now Sheriff Ohrn has thrown his hat in the ring for the Republican side.

MCS Community Services announces start of the Energy Assistance Program

MCS Community Services, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Morgan, Cass, and Scott counties, is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program will begin taking applications on October 1, 2025 for older adults (60 years+), individuals with a disability, families with children age five years and under, and households that are disconnected from their utilities, have a disconnection notice or haveless than 25% in their propane tank.

Labor Day weekend travel tips

Labor Day is celebrated on the same day in the United States and Canada each year. An annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers, Labor Day (known as Labour Day in Canada), occurs on the first Monday of September each year.

Introducing the 1st BHS "Cheerleader of the Week"

Every week the BHS Cheerleaders will be showcasing the "Cheerleader of the week"! This is based on the entire week including practices and games and is decided on by the coaches. This helps recognize the hard work on and off the sidelines.

No new trackhoe for Chandlerville

At a special meeting held Monday evening, the Chandlerville Village Board discussed the possible purchase of a mini-track hoe from Adam Paul. Mr.

New beginning for BHS Football

Another new beginning is at hand for the Beardstown High School Football Team as Chris Sawyers takes over for Elliot Craig as head coach of the Tigers.

Three Wins for Lady Indian Softball

The Meredosia-Chambersburg-Triopia-Virginia Junior High softball team won its first three games last week before losing on Saturday bringing their season record to 4-2-1. The Lady Indians beat Camp Point 10 to 0, Griggsville-Perry 4 to 1 and AC Central 12 to 2 before falling 15 to 2 to Athens.

Blazing start for Lady Tiger Softball

The Beardstown Junior High School softball team is off to a blazing hot start with a 6-0 record, including a fourth straight Augusta Tournament Championship. A walk-off win over Meredosia-Chambersburg-Triopia-Virginia was followed by a blow out win over Jacksonville.