Cass County government, school meetings
A-C Central School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 20 at the Board Conference Room, Unit Office, 501 W. Buchanan Street, Ashland.
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.
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.
ISP reminds motorists about school bus, school zone safety
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists about school zone speed laws and sharing the road safely with buses as schools around the state prepare to open their doors for the new academic year.
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.
Pet of the Week
Mazie is a pure bred gray Badger Great Pyrenees and came from a breeder in Evansville. She was born on Christmas Eve, 2024.
How to get students excited about a new school year
A new school year presents a wealth of opportunities for students. At the dawn of a new school year, students have a chance to further their academic careers, student-athletes may be given a shot at making a team or moving up to varsity, and extracurriculars provide a chance for personal growth outside the classroom.
Sixbenefits of spaying and neutering
Each year millions of dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters because of overpopulation. Just a few years ago, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, shelters were emptied out as pet adoptions reached all-time highs.
Community Calendar
The Alzheimer’s Support group will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 14, at Beardstown Health and Rehab (old hospital), 8306 St. Lukes Drive, Beardstown. Please enter through the front door.
Make time for yourself this National Wellness Month
August is National Wellness Month — what are you doing to improve your physical and mental well-being? With all the distractions and obligations of modern life, prioritizing your own health can sometimes be difficult. However, neglecting time to yourself can have negative consequences on your long-term health.