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Richard “Rich” Anderson

Richard L. “Rich” Anderson

    Richard L. “Rich” Anderson, 82, of Beardstown passed away peacefully Thursday, July 23, 2020 at his residence.     He was born Feb. 24, 1938, the son of John Calvin…

Larry H. Brockhouse

Marsha K. Geiman,

    Marsha Kay Geiman, 63, of Beardstown died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at her home.     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 24, at Beardstown Church…

Panthers claw Tigers 30-0

Little League action gives fans exciting games

    In Little League recent action at Bill Cowen Field in Schmoldt Park, the Battery Specialist A’s kept its 3-game winning streak alive with a… Login to continue reading Login…

David A. Gibson

David A. Gibson

    David A. Gibson, 59, of Petersburg, formerly of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly of a massive heart attack Wednesday, July 8, 2020, while on vacation in Las Vegas.     He…

Amy Rounds Sexton

Amy M. Rounds Sexton

    Amy M. Rounds Sexton, 52, of Sherman, formerly of Beardstown, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family.     She was born Nov. 1,…

Beardstown Police News

Beardstown Police News

    Stephanie N. Treadway, 36, of Jacksonville came to the Beardstown Police Department July 7 to post bond on a Schuyler County warrant. She posted… Login to continue reading Login…

Beardstown Little League in full swing

Beardstown Little League in full swing

    The Beardstown Little League is in full swing, with last week’s action finding the Red Sox downing the Pirates in a close struggle 8-7,… Login to continue reading Login…

Mustangs stampede Tigers in 35-19 final

Beardstown Blitz improves to 2-1 in League play

    The Beardstown Blitz hung a 9-1 win on the Midwest Intensity at the Futures Complex Thursday League action in Jacksonville. Tana Coats started and… Login to continue reading Login…

It’s Quittin’ Time! — With the clock on the wall reading 4:31 p.m, Rose Black closes the service window at the Beardstown Post Office for the last time on Friday, July 3, ending her remarkable 47-year career with the U.S. Postal Service.  (Photo by Brian DeLoche)

Rose Black retires from Postal Service

    The most familiar face at the Beardstown Post Office, that of Rose Black, will no longer be seen there. Rose has officially retired after… Login to continue reading Login…