Beecher City News

Local man found guilty of felony sex crimes A Vandalia man faces a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of three sex offenses.

Chase and Mandy Watson of Beecher City announce the birth of their daughter, Timber Lynn.

Carbondale, Ill. - A Southern Illinois University student killed last week when a tractor-tractor slammed into his stopped car in a construction zone will get his degree posthumously. via CW11 St. Louis KPLR-TV News

A truck driver whose rig slammed into the back of a stopped car driven by a college student, killing that young man, has been ticketed for failing to reduce speed. via Belleville News

A construction-zone traffic accident on Tuesday claimed the life of a Southern Illinois University student.

State police say 22-year-old Ryan Rendleman of Batavia was stopped by a flagman in a construction zone on Illinois Route 127 when a tractor-trailer slammed into back of car.

The force of the impact shoved Rendleman's car into the back of another tractor-trailer truck, which in turn struck a third truck.

State police say the driver of the truck that slammed into Rendleman's car, 51-year-old Kevin Morrison of Beecher City, was not injured. The drivers of the other two trucks also escaped injury. Read more

Three new members have been elected to the Christian Homes Board of directors, Christian Homes Inc. via LincolnCourier.com

“He grew up dirt-poor and has just had one tough life”

Bobby McCollum is living proof that you really can go home again, if people love you enough. via Herald & Review

“We learned about everything the military had done and then to have them here, it's really interesting”

More than 120 veterans, many with their families, enjoyed a Veterans Day program, including music, flags and a reception Friday as the guests of Moulton Middle School. via Herald & Review

“We learned when you go past 10,000 square feet you are facing higher maintenance expenses, but we're still looking at geothermal as a way to supplement heating and cooling in other places on the campus”

Ground zero for a geothermal project at Lake Land College was looking anything but high tech on a hot, humid September day. via Herald & Review

“I think Mom's having more fun than Ella”

Outdoor events can be hit-or-miss at this time of year, but Saturday would have to be described as a perfect early autumn day. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL