In advance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is partnering with the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) to highlight the tragic link between social isolation and financial abuse among Illinois’ senior population. Social isolation, whether voluntary or involuntary, can cause an increased risk of financial exploitation for seniors.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has launched a public awareness campaign encouraging Illinoisans to spark a lifesaving “ripple effect” by becoming organ donors.
A recent water sampling throughout the Chapin Village indicated higher-than-normal levels of lead and copper in the water supply. Due to this, the EPA is suggesting changing the Corrosion control chemical.
A-C Central School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 at the Board Conference Room, Unit Office, 501 W. Buchanan Street, Ashland.
The first Cass County Star Gazette Male Athlete of the Year is Beardstown’s Garrett “Chunk” Dailey. The senior won the 2025 honor by virtue of his performance this past winter on the wrestling mat for the Tigers.
Second year Beardstown High School boys’ basketball Coach Wade Muller has announced the Tigers will hold a youth summer basketball camp in July. This is a great opportunity for future Tigers in our community to sharpen their skills with instruction from the high school coaching staff and current varsity players.
It is not too late for incoming Beardstown High School athletes to meet new Tiger Football Coach, Chris Sawyers and to get in some great workouts.
New Beardstown High School Volleyball Coach Micah Guijosa has announced a summer youth volleyball camp in July. The volleyball team will offer a summer camp for students in grades 3-8, with plans to deliver a well-rounded experience that encompasses basic volleyball skills, competitive game play, and supplementary learning experiences.
The Beardstown Baseball-Softball Association has announced the selection of the 2025 Softball All Star Teams for the 9- and 10-year-old and the 11- and 12-year-old levels. Named to the 9- and 10-year-old team were Rosalee Paul, Brailey Hager, Isadora Sanchez, Davidson Pate, Ellie Whitehead, Sofia Figueroa, Abigail Massie, Finnley Cook, Jeimy Orbe Figueroe, Korynn Angelo, Kyndal Gebhardt, and Gemma Rhodes.
The Beardstown Baseball-Softball Association has announced the selection of the 2025 Baseball All Star Teams for the 9- and 10-year-old and the 11- and 12-year-old levels. Named to the 9- and 10-year-old team for the Tigers were Drew Alloway, Asher Dawson, Kannon Maltby, Athan Martinez, Quinn Richards, Gage Cooper, Jackson Looker, Grayson French, Vinny Mercedes, Alain Mwimbi, Keelan Pilger and Reed Whitehead.