Ashland may get more stop signs

The Ashland Village Board considered a resident’s request to add stop signs at two intersections on the north side of Ashland at last week’s village board meeting. As a result, a stop sign ordinance is expected to be voted on at next month’s meeting.

Unsung hero retires

After over thirty-three years of service to the community of Beardstown serving on the Beardstown Fire, Ambulance and Rescue, Randy Robeson has retired. To say he will be missed by those he served with and those he served would be an understatement.

Schuyler County celebrates 200 years

Schuyler County is proud to announce the upcoming Bicentennial Celebration honoring 200 years of history, heritage and community spirit. This once-in-a-lifetime milestone will bring residents, families and visitors together for a series of events showcasing the county’s past, present and future.

Knights leap Leopards

The AC Central Junior High School softball team only won one of three games last week, defeating just the Lincoln Magnet Leopards by a score of 9 to 7. The Lady Knights lost to West Central 13 to 3 and to the Springfield Catholic Cyclones 13 to 1.

Tiger Soccer knocks off SHG

Although the Beardstown High School soccer team went just 1-2 in the Williamsville Tournament last week, it was undoubtedly a successful week as the Tigers pulled off a program defining win, knocking off perennial power Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin in the opening game last Wednesday. The Tigers defeated the Cyclones 1 to 0 on a last-minute goal by Luis Hernandez from a Cesar Rodriguez assist.

White Coat Ceremony celebrates new SIU medical students

Jenna Kesselring, Ashland, was one of 80 students who participated in a White Coat Ceremony at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine on August 15. She is the daughtger of Brett and Jackie Kesselring of Ashland.

Lady Tigers finish regular season with two losses

The Beardstown Junior High School Softball Team finished up regular season play last week with a 17-2 record. The Lady Tigers suffered their second loss of the season last Thursday, falling 8 to 6 to Carthage at home in extra innings.

Crime Stoppers to host 'Pack the Place' nights

Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties is celebrating 40 years of serving the Community this September, which also happens to be Crime Stoppers Month worldwide. The Crime Stopper program began in July 1976 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.