After three decades of service, including serving as Covington's police chief since 2022, Brian Valenti has announced his retirement. Lt. Col. Justin Wietholter has been named his successor.

Brian Valenti, the department's current police chief, has announced his plans to retire. Lt. Col. Justin Wietholter will step into the role instead, a press release from the city of Covington says.

"You have to be that stoic defender. Because we are guarding him until it's time to send him to his next life." ...

MARION, Ill. (WSIL)-- The Marion VFW Post 1301 is looking for new members to join the ranks of their Honor Guard. It's a growing problem across the nation, including right here in Southern Illinois.

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office has declined an invitation to participate in an honor guard ceremony at Camden Yards due to the Baltimore Orioles' policy prohibiting firearms in the ballpark.

The Hopewell Township Police Honor Guard started the event by presenting the colors. The Awards for Hopewell Township were presented by Mayor Peters-Manning: Hopewell Township Public Works ...