Beardstown fire

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.

Inside Fire Damage, 1100 block of Walnut Street, Beardstown

No one injured in late night fire

No one was injured in a fire last week in the 1100 block of Walnut Street, Beardstown. According to reports, the occupant of the residence… Login to continue reading Login…

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Mayor issues statement regarding recent fire

    Beardstown Tim Harris issued a statement regarding the fire Sunday night that completely destroyed the former Meyer Hotel.     At the city council Tuesday… Login to continue reading Login…

One resident of the apartments had to have help escaping the rapidly spreading flames.Firefighters were able to get her out of an upper floor window. She was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Fire photos by Brian DeLoche.

Fire destroys Beardstown apartment building

    A fire completely destroyed an apartment building at 601 E. 4th Street in Beardstown Sunday night. Three firefighters were injured fighting the blaze. The… Login to continue reading Login…