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A-C Central Elementary School in Chandlerville, IL

A-C Central Board balks at intercom bids

By Michael Kloppenburg The A-C Central School Board declined to accept a bid for repairing the intercom system at the Chandlerville building at last week’s… Login to continue reading Login…

Bluejays

Two-game skid for PORTA boys

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor It was a tough week for the PORTA-AC Central boys, losing twice to tough conference opponents.  They lost at Pleasant… Login to continue reading Login…

Lady Bluejays

PORTA-AC Lady Jays suffer 1st loss

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor Despite suffering their first loss of the season, two rivalry games against very good opponents last week should help prepare… Login to continue reading Login…

Ashland, IL

Ashland hires new water system operator

By Michael Kloppenburg At last week’s Ashland village board meeting, the board voted to hire Kenneth McCart as the new certified water system operator for… Login to continue reading Login…

Cookie Making

Valentine’s Day Fun set for Saturday

First Baptist Church in Ashland will host a Valentine’s Day Fun from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11th. The church is located… Login to continue reading Login…

Lady Bluejays

Lady Jays soar onward

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor PORTA-AC Central’s season long winning streak reached 25 games as the Lady Bluejays picked up two more wins last week.… Login to continue reading Login…

Lady Bluejays

Lady Jays roll on

By Jason Brockschmidt Sports Editor More than justifying their number two state ranking, the PORTA-AC Central Lady Bluejay girls basketball team pushed their record to… Login to continue reading Login…

The  2023 International truck will be outfitted to carry the tanker and all its equipment.

Ashland FD to replace tanker

By Jan McGovern On a very cold December night before Christmas, 2022, the Ashland Fire Department was asked to render mutual aid to help battle… Login to continue reading Login…

New electronic sign outside the A-C Central Sr/Jr High School in Ashland.  Photo by Kaitlyn Copley.

A-C has new electronic sign

By Michael Kloppenburg A-C Central has a new electronic marquee sign on its front law. It began operations last week following installation and was funded… Login to continue reading Login…