Cass County government/school meetings

A-C Central School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 15 at the Board Conference Room, Unit Office, 501 W. Buchanan Street, Ashland.

The pearls of humor

A few weeks ago, my son, Thad, had a major heart attack. Had it not been for the grace of God and two awesome cardiologists plus their team, he wouldn’t be here today. He had 100 percent blockage of the widow-maker artery.

Beardstown C.O.N.N.E.C.T Yards of the Month

Esteban & Felipa Martinez, 1400 Washington St., have always taken great pride in their yard, nurturing it with love and care over the years. Last year brought challenges, especially with Esteban's health, and their lawn reflected that difficult season.

Pet of the Week

Patty was born in the spring of 2023 and has been at the shelter since May 25, 2025. She is a super sweet girl who likes to greet people at the door. She is vocal, playful, and gets along well with other cats.

Lady Tigers defeat Rebels

The Beardstown High School varsity volleyball team picked up their second win of the year and second consecutive win last Monday, taking down South Fulton in straight sets 25-22, 25-21. On Tuesday, the Lady Tigers fell to Augusta Southeastern 25-12, 25-8, on Thursday they lost to Liberty 25-9, 25-9 and in the Rushville Tournament on Saturday they fell to Brown County 25-18, 25-18 and Rushville 25-11, 25-23.

Lincoln Library's new book, exhibit tell the Lincoln story through rare artifacts

The historic treasures at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) don’t simply document Lincoln’s life. They also reveal his impact on the people of his era and the generations since – something the ALPLM is examining in an exciting new book and a museum exhibition that opened Friday.

Back-to-back wins for Bluejay Football

Back-to-back wins for the PORTA-AC Central High School football team has pushed their record to 3-3 for the season and the Bluejays are just two wins away from making the playoffs for the first time since 2013. PORTA-AC scored 44 points for the second straight week in pounding Auburn 44 to 20 on the road.

Land of Lincoln Honor Flight ends 2025 flying season with on Oct. 21

linois home towns of Atlanta, Beason, Bement, Bloomington, Breese, Buffalo, Bunker Hill, Carlinville, Carlyle, Centralia, Charleston, Chatham, Clay City, Clinton, Cortland, Creve Coeur, Dawson, Decatur, Fairbury, Flora, Forsyth, Granite City, Green Valley, Hammond, Hillsboro, Hillview, Iuka, Jacksonville, LeRoy, Lincoln, Litchfield, Loves Park, Mechanicsburg, Monticello, Morton, New Berlin, Newton, Normal, Oakley, Oakwood, Okawville, Pawnee, Petersburg, Philo, Pontiac, Raymond, Riverton, Rochester, Rushville, Springfield, Tinley Park, Tolono, Tower Hill, Trenton, Troy, Urbana, Vandalia, Warrensburg, Watseka, Westville and Woodson as well as Carthage, Texas and Venice, Florida. Our October 21st veterans represent all branches of the military.