Alexis News

A semi-tractor trailer backed into a city-owned tree early Friday, causing it to fall over.

Scott and Ruth Millar of Casamarca, Argentina, formerly of Burlington, announce the engagement of their son, Abraham Stacy Millar, to Abigail Elyse Rigdon, daughter of Steve and Lynn Rigdon of Champaign, Ill.

“Since retiring, I like to travel and be in my mobile home.”

A new scholarship has been named after Gordon Combs, the principal at Catlin High School from 1971 to 1990. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

President George W. Bush on Wednesday called for halting the growth of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, but drew quick criticism for offering few ideas on how to do so before his term ends next year. via New York Times

Polls show overwhelming numbers of Americans believe the U.S. economy is in a recession, although government statistics have yet to show a period of negative growth that meets the technical definition. via New York Times

“We try to incorporate a lot of mediums and subjects and incorporate a little art history as well”

An exhibit of about 70 pieces of work from home-schooled students are on display at Arts United. via The Dispatch