Focus on Faith – God is always present
In the first chapter of the Old Testament book of Exodus, we read the story of how Pharaoh put the people of Israel into bondage and made them into...
STEM Class in Beardstown Middle School, who knew?
What were you doing when you were in seventh and eighth grade? Going to school is the answer for most of us. Studying math, reading, language, etc., all...
Junior High Redbirds Host Tournament
The Virginia Junior High boys’ basketball program hosted an after Christmas tournament last week, welcoming seven other teams to town to play at both...
Athletes of the week
Grant FrickeTriopia boys basketballScored 12 points including four of six free throws in a 53 to 43 road win over Pittsfield.Photo from Triopia Athletic...
Lady Jays top Warriors
The PORTA/A-C Central girls’ basketball team pushed their season record to 13-4 by winning their first game of the 2025 calendar year. Last Thursday at...
Trojans rock Saukees
The Triopia-Meredosia-Virginia boys’ basketball team picked up a high-quality win in their only game last week. On the road at Pittsfield last Friday...
Bluejays rolls Rockets
A home victory over Rushville-Industry for the PORTA/A-C Central boys’ basketball team to start 2025 has pushed the Bluejays record to 10-3 on the...
Gil takes first at Crimson Invite
The 120-pound Champion at the Crimson Ladies Holiday Wrestling Invite held December 30 at the Jacksonville Bowl is Beardstown’s Daisy Gil. Gil and Mia...
‘The Wild Robot’ Family Book Adventure
The Prairie Skies Public Library District is working to spread the message about the importance of family, community and environmentalism as we kick off...
Pet of the Week
Mioshi is a brindle terrior mix who was born on 11/11/11. He enjoys cuddling, taking naps and playing. Mioshi had lived in a loving home and at 13, he...