Seventh Grade Knights fall in Sectional
A surprise postseason run by the A-C Central Knights seventh grade basketball team came to a heartbreaking end in the Class 1A Sectional, one game short...
Athletes of the week
Caleb CarpenterTriopia boys basketballSenior guard Caleb Carpenter scored 18 vs Beardstown, 15 vs Rushville, 18 vs South County and 14 vs Griggsville...
Senior Night win for Tiger Wrestlers
Beardstown Junior Wrestler Daisy Gil is headed for the Sectional Tournament at Geneseo High School on February 14 and February 15. Gil earned the trip...
Simmons Cancer Institute accepting research internship applications
Applications for the 2025 summer lab internships at Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine are being...
Good Growing – Nature Photography for Long Winter Days
It is official, winter is upon us. The holiday season has come and gone, the calendar has turned over to a new year, and much of the Midwest is...
AADM hip hop girls win Talent Show
Congratulations to the hip hop girls from All About Dance & More. They won the Illinois State Talent Show Junior Division, January 18. The hip hop was...
Children enjoy shoebox gifts
Dear Editor,The overwhelming generosity of the people of Beardstown helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox...
Beardstown has a shelter
It started with a vision and lots of prayer, but Beardstown will finally have an emergency shelter for those who need a temporary place to stay. While...
Chapin sees deficit on Christmas activities
Christmas came at a loss in the Village of Chapin. It was recorded that Chapin saw a deficit of of over $700 in debits vs credits in the Breakfast with...
Dealing with Stress & Anxiety
Taking the mystery out of anxiety disordersIt is normal to feel nervous from time to time, particularly when anticipating a potentially life-changing...