Bringing Lincoln back to Beardstown

One of Beardstown’s claims to fame is its association with Abraham Lincoln.  Beardstown boast the only courtroom in which Lincoln practiced that is still...

A neighbor returning home from work saw the fire first and went into action to notify the residents and call 911 in the early hours of Monday morning. The home belonged to Tom and Vicki Taylor, 1212 Adams Street in Beardstown and is a total loss. According to Acting Fire Chief Brandon Hager, the neighbor went to Taylors’ house and started banging on the door at 1:30 a.m. to awaken them. Smoke detectors on both levels of the home were going off and at the same time, the residents smelled smoke. Both got out safely. When Beardstown Fire Department arrived, heavy smoke and flames were coming from the basement and first floor windows. Hager said the fire started in the basement but the cause at this time is unknown. There was heavy smoke damage throughout the home and heavy fire damage to the basement and portions of the first floor. Also responding were Beardstown Ambulance, Cass County Sheriff’s Department, Arenzville Fire Department, Rushville Fire Department and Ameren. Hager said they were on the scene until 4:30 a.m

House Fire in Beardstown

A neighbor returning home from work saw the fire first and went into action to notify the residents and call 911 in the early hours of Monday...

Patrick Nshimiyimana Photo Courtesy of the Menard Co. Sheriff's Office

Naked man arrested in Beardstown

It took three Beardstown Police officers to take down a naked man Sunday night.At 7:43 p.m., someone reported a suspicious naked man trying to break in...

David Spears

It’s not just a business, it’s a life

David Spears, owner/operator of Spears Market, has been in business since 1987. He is currently in his fourth stand. He says he misses the stand located...

Letters to Editor

Trump on Tariffs

Dear Editor, The former president is proposing a “20% tariff on all imports,” a line he often repeats.  (He used to propose 100% tariff). The Republican...

Colton Nelson uncorks a drive for the PORTA/A-C Central golf team.

Bluejay Golf wins at Links

Steady improvement has marked the season for the PORTA/A-C Central Bluejay golf team, resulting in their two lowest team scores of the year and a...

Steve Megginson

Megginson is Parade Marshall

Steve Megginson has been named the Fall Fun Festival 2024 Parade Marshall. Megginson was employed with the Beardstown Park District from 1986 to 2015...