Beardstown City Council

Robeson retires after thirty plus years of service

At the Beardstown City Council meeting Tuesday nighy, Mayor Tim Harris announced the retirement of Randy Robeson from the Beardstown Fire/Ambulance Service. Robeson has been with the department for over thirty years.

Pictured from left to right; TJ Pratt, Buffy Tillit-Pratt, Wayne, Bri Pratt, and Autumn Pratt.

Pratt honored at council meeting

Wayne Pratt was honored at the November 21st Beardstown City Council meeting for his 50 years of service on the Beardstown Rescue Squad and Volunteer Fire Department. 

   Mayor Tim Harris read a Resolution of Gratitude honoring Mr. Pratt. His fellow firemen also presented him with a picture collage filled with memories of their time together. Present for the presentation were several family members and fellow firefighters. Thank you, Mr. Pratt, for your service to both your community and your country, it has not gone unnoticed.

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Chief Coad explains the police application process

By Michelle Carty Beardstown Police Chief Martin Coad explained the process of hiring a new police officer to the Beardstown City Council members during the… Login to continue reading Login…

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B’town approves purchase of Jet/Vac truck

By Jan McGovern Beardstown City Council Tuesday evening approved the purchase of a 2010 vector International 2103 truck in the amount of $150,000 from Laverdeire… Login to continue reading Login…

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Beardstown City Council passes several ordinances

By Susan McDevitt Several new ordinances and resolutions were passed or considered at the regular meeting of Beardstown City Council. Those ordinanes and resolutions included:… Login to continue reading Login…

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    Beardstown Mayor Tim Harris told the city council on July 20th that Beardstown Apartments (former Meyer Hotel) still awaits clean-up after the spring fire… Login to continue reading Login…

Mayor Harris squelches clean-up rumors

   Beardstown Mayor Tim Harris immediately put to rest rumors regarding the clean up of the old Meyer Hotel at a Committee of the Whole… Login to continue reading Login…