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🔴 Henderson County, Illinois: Carman Road south of the Highway 34 stoplight is closed because of a serious traffic accident. Authorities have not yet released information about injuries or the circumstances of the crash. 🔴 by @burlingtonbeacon

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17 days ago

DID YOU LOOK UP? 🌕
A deep partial lunar eclipse turned the moon red over southeast Iowa late Thursday night. This was the view from the Burlington area. by @burlingtonbeacon

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2 months ago

Join us on June 26th to support Homes for the Homeless, the Burlington Area Homeless Shelter. Make a monetary donation to BAHS and receive one FREE Bees ticket. You can donate online at https://burlingtonareahomelessshelter.wordpress.com/donations, at the Burlington BANK branch, or drop off in person at 123 Marshall Street, Burlington. Then come join us at the ballpark and Get Stung by the Fun! See you there on June 26th. by @burlingtonbeacon

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3 years ago

Members of the Southeastern Community College Blackhawks baseball team gather before departing for their NJCAA Division II World Series tournament, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the school's north parking lot next to the baseball field. The national tournament is scheduled for May 27 through June 3 at David Allen Memorial Ballpark in Enid, Okla. (John Lovretta/The Burlington Beacon) by @burlingtonbeacon

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Dawson Laveine, 4, left and his cousin Marcelllo Wagner, 4, try their hands at a basketball game during the Fourth Annual City Wide Yard Sale, Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Burlington. The three day event included over 70 homes taking part in the event. (John Lovretta/The Burlington Beacon) taken in Burlington, Iowa by @burlingtonbeacon

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3 years ago

Kenji our office greeter/night security is ever vigilant. #cats #catsofinstagram #blackcat #cat by @burlingtonbeacon

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Southeastern Community College players celebrate their NJCAA, Division II, North Plains District championship win over Williston State College on Saturday at Community Field. SCC won 3-2. With the win SCC is headed to the NJCAA World Series in Enid, Okla. Photo/John Lovretta by @burlingtonbeacon

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3 years ago

Two Dead in Henry County Rollover Accident Saturday

By Beacon Staff

Two people died in a single-vehicle rollover accident Saturday afternoon, Nov. 26, on US 34 in Henry County, and three more were injured.

Sherry Reid of Stockport, and Judith Ellis of Ollie died as a result of injures suffered in the crash.

According to the Iowa State Patrol, the group of five were people were in a van headed west on US 34 when it went south off the roadway at mile marker 246.

The vehicle crossed traffic heading east and entered the south ditch where it hit a parked truck. After crashing into the truck, the vehicle rolled onto its side and stopped.

Sean Reid of Stockport (the driver of the vehicle), Carol Johnson of Fairfield and Tammi Ellis of Ollie were injured in the crash.

Sean Reid and Carol Johnson were both taken to the University of Iowa Hospitals via air transportation. Tammi Ellis was taken to the Southeastern Iowa Regional Medical Center via ambulance. by @burlingtonbeacon

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4 years ago

Dog Alerts Burlington Man to House Fire; Both Escape Safely

By Beacon Staff

A Burlington man was able to escape a fire in his basement after his dog alerted him to the danger Saturday night, Nov. 19.

Rex Windle and his dog had escaped their home at 800 Harrison Ave. by the time firefighters arrived. A neighbor called 911, and firefighters were dispatched at 9:23, arriving on the scene three minutes later.

Due to other emergency responses ongoing, Burlington Firefighters responded with five personnel, according to a press release issued by the Burlington Fire Department. They found smoke coming from a single-family home and the only occupant (Windle) accounted for.

Firefighters located the fire in the basement and brought it under control within 45 minutes.

Eight West Burlington Firefighters responded on automatic aid, and were assisted by the Burlington Police Department, Alliant Energy, The American Red Cross, and L.J. Roth Restoration Services.

The Danville and Mediapolis Fire Departments provided additional response coverage for Burlington and West Burlington during the call, as did seven off-duty Burlington Firefighters and staff.

Fire and smoke damage to the single-family home was extensive, and damage estimates are
not available at this time.

The fire remains under investigation, and there were no injuries. Firefighters cleared the scene at 11:29 p.m. by @burlingtonbeacon

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4 years ago

Equipment Failure Results in Downtown Power Outage

By Beacon Staff

Roughly 280 Alliant Energy customers in downtown Burlington lost power at 1:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, due to an equipment malfunction.

Moran Hawk, a spokesman for Alliant Energy, said the power loss was due to an equipment malfunction. While information on the exact nature of the malfunction was not available, Hawk said it was not a downed power line or power pole.

Power had been restored to all but three customers as of 3:15 p.m. Friday. by @burlingtonbeacon

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4 years ago

Five Pets Die In Burlington House Fire

By Beacon Staff

Four cats and one dog died in a kitchen fire Thursday afternoon (Nov. 3) that burned itself out when the residents weren’t home.

Burlington firefighters responded to 1430 Madison Ave. at 3:41 p.m. for smoke in a home. They arrived four minutes later to find a single-story structure with light to moderate smoke inside.

The fire occurred in the kitchen and had put itself out prior to the homeowner coming home and discovering the house filled with smoke. The house had working smoke detectors, but no one was home to hear them.

The single-family home, owned and occupied by Zak and Mackinzi Reynolds sustained an estimated $20,000 in damages to the structure and $10,000 in damages to contents of the home, which is insured.

According to the Burlington Fire Department, the fire started in the kitchen near the stove. The exact cause fire is undetermined, but is considered accidental and not suspicious in nature.

Nine Burlington firefighters responded to the initial call and were assisted by Alliant
Energy. There were no injuries reported.

The American Red Cross was contacted to assist the family. Firefighters cleared the scene at 5:15 p.m. by @burlingtonbeacon

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4 years ago

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at @burlingtonbythebook on Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Celebrate 12 years of locally-owned bookstore success with an author book signing, goodies, giveaways, and a chance to win a $25 gift certificate. You’ll also get a free tote with any purchase!

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