Joe Arview Concert

Country Gospel Singer and Songwriter Joe Arview will present a concert at 6:00 pm. Saturday, August 2 at the Black Oak Church. The church is located on the Upper Meredosia Road in rural Beardstown.

Virginia Elementary Principal leaving

The Virginia School Board unanimously voted to accept the resignation letter of Elementary Principal Jeff Bourne at their Monday night meeting.

Community Calendar

The Alzheimer’s Support group will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 10 Beardstown Health and Rehab (old hospital), 8306 St. Lukes Drive, Beardstown. Please enter through the front door.

Chandlerville Village in good financial standing

Suzzane Steckel, auditor from Benton & Associates, presented the March 31, 2025 audit from the Village of Chandlerville to the board. Steckel reported there were no problems with the audit.

Possible new police chief in Virginia

Kent Andrew acting as Mayor Pro Temp, and Alderwoman Megan Werner discussed that the Police Committee had met and went over what the qualifications, salary, and hours needed for the new police chief in Virginia require.

Ashland getting new mayor

Ashland will be getting a new mayor as of July 31st. Current Trustee Nancy Kyrouac will replace Mayor Kitty Mau.

Arts Board adds two new directors

The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Board, whose mission is to create a multi-purpose civic center with performing arts facilities serving as a community hub and economic engine, has elected two new directors: Katie McDannald, student and community engagement coordinator at Lincoln Land Community College, and Pam Martin, recently retired director of the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Foundation. Current Board member Gary Mather was elected vice president.