Bomber comeback eliminates Tigers
When two evenly matched baseball teams play the outcome, many times, comes down to just a couple of plays, maybe a lucky break here or a bad bounce there.
Cass County Animal Rescue
Looking for a new pet? Wondering how you can help with strays and feral cats throughout the county?There’s help and hope on the horizon. Teri and Jack Cassady are running the Cass County Animal Rescue. It i
Cell phone policy coming to Virginia
New principal Matt Owens brought up in his report at the Virginia School Board meeting that during the first few days of the 2024-2025 school year, they will ease into the implementation of the new cell phone policy.
Cass County government and school board meetings
A-C Central School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 21 at the Board Conference Room, Unit Office, 501 W. Buchanan Street, Ashland.
Arenzville Village Board will meet at 7:30 pm. Monday, August 5 at Village Hall.
Ashland Village Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 at the Ashland Municipal Building.
Beardstown City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 105 W. 3rd Street in Council Chambers.
ALPLM voted among top 10 percent of attractions worldwide
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has been recognized with a Travelers’ Choice award from Tripadvisor because of its thousands of 5-star reviews from visitors.
Tripadvisor says consistently great reviews put the library and museum among the top 10 percent of all attractions around the world.
Bits & Pieces – We’re one crazy family
It’s a known fact that two crazy people found each other, fell in love and got married. Yep, that sums it up about me and Chuck. The scary part is these two crazy people reproduced; three times! So as a result we have three crazy kids.
2024 Beardstown Soccer Club Youth League
July 13 Results: Division 1 - Ages 6-7: Juventus and Los Tigers FC played to a 2 to 2 tie, Atlas Jr. defeated America 1 to 0 tie | Division 2 - Ages 8-9: Real San Jose defeated Los Reales FC 1-0, San Antonio defeated Pachuca 1-0 | Division 3 - Ages 10-11: Los Leoncitos FC defeated Chivas 2-1, Pumas defeated Monaco 4-0Division 4 - Ages 12-14: Aguilas and Atlas played to a 2 to 2 tie, Toros Neza and Real Madrid played to a 3 to 3 tie.
Rushville-Industry trap coach presented check
The Spoon River Valley Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 427 presented Rushville-Industry trap coach Calvin Phillips (left) a $500 check as a donation to the program on Saturday, July 13. Presenting the check was Lodge 427 President Donald “Ike” Hackett. Also pictured in the front row are trap team members Kinley Price and Cole Worley, along with FOP Lodge 427
Youth Tackle Football is back in Beardstown
After a brief hiatus due to the discontinuation of the program by the Beardstown Park District, youth tackle football is back in Beardstown.
A group of diehard football fans and parents recently formed the Beardstown Junior Football League and registration is currently under way. Kids entering the 5th and 6th grade this August
Beardstown 9/10 All Stars fall in final eight
Although the season ending loss is always disappointing, a top eight in the State of Illinois finish like the Beardstown 9/10-year-old baseball All-Stars accomplished is something to be proud of. With the Tigers coming agonizingly close to victory in their final two games at State, it may take a little time, but the disappointment will soon fade into truly great memories.