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April Dawn Jockisch

April Dawn Jockisch

    April Dawn Jockisch, 52, of rural Beardstown, died Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her home.     She was born April 4, 1969, the daughter of James and Joyce Workman…

Local historian, two-time author, barber, story-teller and all around good guy, Harold Tyson is shown putting out his closed sign and locking the door for the final time after 67 years on the job. Photo by David V. Miller

Beardstown barber hangs up his shears

    After 67 years, Harold Tyson is hanging up his shears after cutting hair in the same location in downtown Beardstown.  Tyson, owner and operator… Login to continue reading Login…

Mustangs stampede Tigers in 35-19 final

Mustangs stampede Tigers in 35-19 final

    The BHS Tigers (0-3) watched a 19-0 lead dissipate in a huge 28-point second half rally by Mendon Unity (3-0), as they left their… Login to continue reading Login…

Looking to the Past

An interurban to Beardstown

    Electric interurban fever swept through Cass County with the incorporation of the Springfield, Beardstown & Quincy Railway on May 31, 1907. Perhaps this seems… Login to continue reading Login…

Police News

Beardstown Police News

    Dylan L. Crum, 26, of Beardstown was picked up on a Cass County warrant March 9 for failure to appear. He posted $300 bond… Login to continue reading Login…

Clarence “C.J.” Reither

Clarence “C.J.” Reither

    Clarence “C.J.” Reither, 101, of Jacksonville died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at his home.     He was born March 22, 1920, the son of Fred Gottlieb and Lydia Kingston…

Richard Shores

Richard Dean Shores

    Richard Dean Shores, 68, of Beardstown died Sunday, March 21, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.       He was born April 29, 1952, in Beardstown, the son…