Beecher PD will ask for new tasers after Chief Lemming addressed the board on February 24. Ten new tasers were $49,000.
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Warmer Weather on Everyone’s Mind in Beecher
Beecher Village Board can’t wait for warmer weather as they planned for their annual summer concert series.
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Superintendent Preaching Calm in Beecher
Beecher Superintendent Jack Gaham is reassuring the board to remain calm with the threat of elimination of the Department of Education.
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SRO and Water Main Breaks at Beecher Village Board
The contract for the school resource officer for Beecher School District 200-U will expire at the end of April, and the Beecher Village Board is in the infant stages of a game plan for 2025-2026. The village is opening the job up for the coming school year, Public Safety Committee Chairman Joe Tieri said at […]
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Beecher FPD Bestows Commendation on a Hero
At the January 23 monthly board meeting, the Beecher Fire Protection District commended Beecher Police Officer Ryan Drew for his heroic actions on December 12. Officer Drew arrived at the structural fire of a home he knew belonged to an elderly resident. He saw smoke and fire, and he knocked. When no one answered, he […]
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Beecher Commends Brave Officer
Usually, police officers get lauded when they save a life. Beecher officer Ryan Drew received plaudits at the December 13 village board meeting for bravery, even though he didn’t save any lives. Drew received a commendation for his actions during a house fire on December 12 in the 1200 block of Dixie Highway, as he […]
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Strong Fourth Leads to Bobcat Win
By Jim Piacentini On Tuesday, January 14, the Bobcats had a fight on their hands against the Momence Redskins in their conference contest. Momence came out strong and took a 14-9 lead by the end of the first quarter. At the half, Momence also was ahead, 31-28. But in the fourth quarter, the Bobcats overcame […]
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Bobcats Topple Wildcats
By Jim Piacentini On Tuesday, January 7, while on the road in a conference contest, the Beecher Bobcats took on the Donovan Wildcats. The first quarter was a tough one and resulted in an 11-11 tie by the end of eight. The Bobcats then took charge after and led 34-20 at the half. Beecher also […]
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Beecher Stays on Top for the Week
In conference action on January 7, Beecher put five guys in double figures and improved to 9-7, with an 80-60 win at Donovan. On the night, Orlin Nesbitt led the Bobcats with 23 points, along with 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Nico Fox scored 14 points and had 5 rebounds, Wences Baumgartner added 13 points, […]
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Dog Days Ahead for Beecher School District
The 2025-2026 school year calendar was approved at the Beecher District 200-U meeting on January 8, and there were a few items of note for teachers, parents, and students to keep an eye on. The year will start with a staff day on August 13 – a Wednesday – and students will start on August […]