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Lions Club Hosting Free Hearing, Retinal Screenings

One of the top priorities of the Lions Clubs is the preservation of hearing and eyesight. To help protect the hearing and vision of adults in our community, the Beecher Lions Club is sponsoring free hearing and retinal screenings on Saturday, October 28, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Beecher Fire Department, 711 Penfield……

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Will County Sheriff’s Office Police Blotter: March 14 – 20

South Townships March 15 •S. Spencer and Delaney Road, Manhattan: Jorge Mejia, 21, of Houston, Texas, was cited for speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid driver’s license. March 17 •W. Stripmine and S. Rt. 129, Wilmington: John Segerberg, 34, of 470 E. Mesa Drive in Godley, was arrested for DUI, driving while……

Learn About Home Fire Sprinklers at Fire Chief’s Home Open House

Fire Chief welcomes community to his home; provides information about home fire sprinklers. When Beecher Fire Chief Joe Falaschetti decided to build a new home, he knew he wanted to protect his family with home fire sprinklers. In an effort to educate his community about the life- and property-saving benefits of home fire sprinklers, he……

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