Beardstown Guard unit leaves for Middle East deployment
“We’re ready.” In just two words Capt. Matthew Beebe assessed the status of the 616th Engineer Utility Detachment as it prepared to depart for… Login to continue reading Login…
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Alfred Charles Weishaar
Alfred Charles Weishaar, 82, of Beardstown, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at his home. He was born May 26, 1938, in Browning, the son of the late…
Glenda L. Hunter
Glenda L. Hunter, 82, of Beardstown and formerly of Jacksonville, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born Dec. 11, 1937, the…
Bernard “Butch” Coil
Bernard “Butch” Coil, 77, of Beardstown died Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at Heritage Health in Beardstown. He was born Jan. 28, 1943, in Beardstown, the son of Noah…
Federal Grand Jury indicts Beardstown man on fraud charges
A Beardstown man has been indicted on charges of fraud in connection with COVID-19 emergency benefits available through the Small Business Administration. A… Login to continue reading Login…
Misunderstanding may have produced negative TIF vote
A lack of communication could have been the reason that the Beardstown School District #15 voted against the recertification of Beardstown’s TIF. There… Login to continue reading Login…
Bettigail Dyche
Bettigail Dyche, 78, of Jacksonville and formerly of Beardstown, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born Dec. 15, 1941, in…
Robert Lee Bowman
Robert Lee Bowman, 88, of Beardstown died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at Heritage Health in Beardstown. He was born Nov. 24, 1932, in Beardstown, the son of James…
Beardstown Nighttime parade results announced
The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce and Beardstown C.O.N.N.E.C.T. sponsored the 12th Annual Nighttime Christmas Parade last Saturday with a large crowd taking advantage of… Login to continue reading Login…
Georgia Ann Walker
Georgia Ann Walker, 86, of Beardstown died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at her daughter, Julie Vredenburgh’s residence in Beardstown. She is survived by her husband, John, of Beardstown.…