Fire chief details firefighting effort at tire salvage
Ashland Fire Chief Shane Hall detailed the effort to fight a massive tire fire during last week’s meeting of the Ashland Fire Protection District Board.
Newsletter-Late-Week
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.
Virginia City Council hears from grant writer
Barb Nowak has written grants for over forty years. She has written grants for the Department of Defense, train companies, and Indian Tribes.
Cass County Board hears from angry constituent
At Monday night’s meeting of the Cass County Board, Shelly Wessel, Cass County Clerk, was asked by Bill Merriman, Chairman of the Board, to read a letter from Ross Blakeman, Beardstown, to those in attendance. The letter was in response to Cass County Board Member Eric Snellgrove’s unsolicited comments made on his personal social media page.
County Board member opens can of hate worms
At Monday night’s Cass County Board meeting, County Clerk Shelly Wessel read a letter from Beardstown businessman, Ross Blakeman. Blakeman responded to a social media post by County Board Member Eric Snellgrove regarding a recent position filled by Beardstown School Board.