Worden News

Norman F. Eckhardt, 63, of rural Worden, died Sunday after the pickup truck he was driving overturned on Possum Hill Road.

Norman F. Eckhardt, 63, of Worden, in Madison County, was killed Sunday when the pickup he was driving ran off northbound Possum Hill Road near Worden and overturned, the county coroner's office reported.

Traffic around the metro-east Thursday: In East St. Louis, the off-ramp is closed on Interstate 55/64/70 eastbound at Illinois 3 south.

Traffic around the metro-east Friday morning: Traffic is moving well this morning on Illinois 3 northbound between Illinois 157 and the Poplar Street Bridge.

Traffic around the metro-east Monday morning: Illinois 159 has lane restrictions in both directions between Interstate 64 and U.S. 50/Lincoln Trail.

Bicycling can be a great way to spend a warm, sunny summer day, but throw in dozens upon dozens of doughnuts and you have the Tour de Donut.

Worden homeowners who tried to put out a fire in their home today with household extinguishers were not injured, but their home was destroyed.

Carroll "Red" Bryan, 73, died at 1:35 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton.

She received her associate's degree in nursing from Lewis and Clark Community College in 1988 and was a nurse at SIUE Medical Center.

An Illinois man has a whale of a fish tale. Photo courtesy: Darin Opel Darin Opel of Worden, IL and his 92 pound 8 ounce carp Darin Opel of Worden, IL bagged a 92 pound 8 ounce carp with a bow & arrow. via KMOV-TV Saint Louis

I think there's an unwritten rule that says spinners need to draw others into spinning, and help them get started. via Quantum Tea

Madison County prosecutors charged a Worden father and son Monday after the two got into a fight Saturday.

William A. Jeffers, 33, was charged with felony aggravated battery. His father, Harry Jeffers, was charged with misdemeanor aggravated assault.

William Jeffers was taken into custody Saturday after he reported an altercation with his 62-year-old father on East Wall Street. The younger Jeffers reported that during the incident, his father swung a baseball bat at him. The elder Jeffers was located at his home on Main Street and taken into custody. Read more

The Monday morning fog wreaked havoc on traffic in several spots across the Metro East. via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Just a thick white fog and visibility was nearly zero.”

Fog fouled up driving Monday morning, especially in the Metro East. One semi truck driver is in the hospital after he collided with a train. via MyFox St. Louis

“They need to be more aware. They need to slow down when there's fog.”

The driver of a Dodge Ram pickup truck remains hospitalized after he rammed a train at a railroad crossing near Worden. via Edwardsville Intelligencer

The driver of a pickup truck survived a spectacular crash with a train east of Worden this morning. via Alton Telegraph

“We want to thank these parents for their comments through this process”

New school openings will result in shifts for some students The Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education set new attendance areas to include the two new elementary schools Monday. via Edwardsville Intelligencer

“I am delighted that Worden's grant application was successful”

The Worden Fire Department will be receiving a $91,170 federal grant to buy equipment and to upgrade its building. via Edwardsville Intelligencer

A father and son are each charged with burglary after attempting to steal scrap metal from the former Chemetco Plant in Hartford.

Michael J. Consiglio Jr., 38, of Worden, and Michael J. Consiglio III, 17, of Granite City were arrested at the plant Friday afternoon by police, who were called to the plant at 3576 Chemetco Lane after a suscipious vehicle was seen.

Both were in custody Friday at Madison County jail. Each suspect's bail was set at $40,000. Read more

“I am glad someone stepped up and turned them in to the police, but I and my family think it is wonderful that we will have the opportunity to work alongside them as they help us clean up our family cemetery”

April Blount, who manages the Wood-Davis Cemetery in Macoupin County, kneels to look over the toppled headstones in August. via Alton Telegraph