Three people were killed in what state police called a wrong-way crash early Sunday morning.
Meanwhile, a suburban man faces residential arson and property damage charges in connection with a fire set in a detached garage and horse barn over the weekend.
Plus, it was the end of an era as Trinity College closed its doors for good following its final graduation.
A vehicle going the wrong way struck another car head-on early Sunday, killing both drivers and a passenger in the vehicle that was hit.
Firefighters arrived to find a detached four-car garage and a separate horse barn, both on fire, authorities said. A 26-year-old suburban man faces arson charges.
Trinity Christian College goes out with prayers, cheers, tears and a fireworks show at Ozinga Field for its final graduation.
A staff member noticed the 4-month-old was not breathing.
"Team Moms are the unsung heroes of youth sports, and flowers are a universal symbol of appreciation."
Businesses in the strip mall were closed for approximately four hours during the response, according to police.
Authorities say the ambulance had its emergency lights and siren on when the crash happened Sunday morning. The ambulance crew of three, as well as a patient the crew was transporting to the hospital, plus the two other drivers, were taken to area hospitals.
A manager got between a worker and a customer, who challenged the other to a fight, according to a police report.
The bar and restaurant, connected to multiple shootings and incidents over the years, closed one week after a patron was found slain in a parking lot across from the business.
A neighbor told Patch she saw the trailer on fire before firefighters arrived. "It went up in flames. They went to get the guy."
Mom Joann Schaller was beloved by residents, and especially by their four-legged friends.
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