Pets of the Week
Theodore(standing) is a black tiger stripe and Freddie *laying) is a orange tabby. They were born at the shelter on April 6.
BASA Black Attack is state bound
The Beardstown Area Special Athletes Black Attack softball team will be headed to the State Tournament in Springfield on September 6 and 7. The Black Attack qualified with a 13 to 5 victory in the Region H Title game, also in Springfield, last weekend.
Cass County government, school meetings
Ashland Village Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Au- gust 13 at the Ashland Municipal Building.
Beardstown C.O.N.N.E.T Yard of the month
stand alone photos
Traffic pattern changes for Illinois State Fair
The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Agriculture today announced temporary changes in traffic patterns around the Illinois State Fairgrounds to accommodate the influx of vehicles during the fair.
Menard Electric Cooperative presents Sharing Success Donation to Ashland Youth Association
Menard Electric Cooperative (MEC) and CoBank have joined forces to provide donations to three community service entities as part of CoBank’s Sharing Success Program. As a member of CoBank the cooperative can nominate organizations for a matching donation from CoBank.
Beardstown Police News
Keyondra M. Hart, 35, Beardstown, was arrested on a Schuyler County Warrant for possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia on August 4 and was lodged in Schuyler County Jail.
Lincoln Presidential Library& Museum celebrates 20 years with new exhibit
A new exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum celebrates 20 years of history with a selection of artifacts and photographs from the museum’s development and its grand opening in 2005.
Berdstown Chamber Business of the Month
Family owned and operated since 1970!! Antonio’s father, Benny, began the business in a small building at the corner of 15th & State. Benny was an icon to Beardstown…known throughout the State of Illinois.
Beardstown JFL to add cheerleading squad
The Beardstown Junior Football League is very excited to offer a new addition to JFL this year: The Beardstown JFL Cheer Squad! There will be mandatory practice, and they will be on a Cheer Squad that will cheer for the duration of the youth football games. The JFL Board feels that this will be a fun addition to the 2025 JFL season.