New courses coming to STHS

STREATOR – Streator Township High School’s board approved three new courses. Students will soon have to opportunity to take a Creative Entrepreneurial Opportunities, a full year business course, Construction Process, a second semester program designed to take

Illinois State Police participates in rail safety initiative

METAMORA — For the sixth consecutive year, Illinois State Police (ISP) District 8 Commander Chad Peterson announces District 8 is partnering with local, state, and federal agencies to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and

Michelangelo’s David at Risk From Weak Ankles

Michelangelo’s David risks crumbling down under its own weight because of the statue’s weak ankles.  Alarm bells sounded after researchers carried out a series of centrifuge tests on small-scale plaster replicas of the marble masterpiece. Apparently, damage

Florida Man Becomes School Police Officer; Pawns Gun

A former Pinellas County school guardian is accused of pawning the Glock 17 9mm semiautomatic pistol he was issued to protect students, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Erick Russell, 37, also pawned the body armor he was