Matthew 25 Shelter opens Sept. 15

It is time to open the new Matthew 25 Shelter. After months of preparation with several ups and downs along the way, the doors will open on Monday, Sept. 15.

Mental Health 101: Optimal Nurturing

One’s mental health is a fluid element of life. It includes our emotional well-being, our social relationships and our inner life, our sense of self.

Community Calendar

The Alzheimer’s Support group will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 14, at Beardstown Health and Rehab (old hospital), 8306 St. Lukes Drive, Beardstown. Please enter through the front door.

Virginia FFA member first to receive American Degree since 1928

Emma Lyons, Virginia High School graduate of the Class of 2024, accomplished being the second student in the school’s history to receive the American FFA degree for her Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) and outstanding FFA Membership. The last American degree awarded to a Virginia High School student was Charles Crum in 1928.

A-C board mulls reorganization

The A-C Central Board continued its discussion of reorganization options at last week’s meeting of the village board. Several options were discussed including arrangements with districts other than PORTA as part of their brainstorming of the issue.

Cass County government, school meetings

A-C Central School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 17 at the Board Conference Room, Unit Office, 501 W. Buchanan Street, Ashland.

Introducing the 1st BHS "Cheerleader of the Week"

Every week the BHS Cheerleaders will be showcasing the "Cheerleader of the week"! This is based on the entire week including practices and games and is decided on by the coaches. This helps recognize the hard work on and off the sidelines.