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Freeport Fire Chief Brad Liggett, 55, died Jan. 8 after a brief illness. He was laid to rest Saturday.

The Salvation Army is able to help struggling individuals, families, and communities, all thanks to the Red Kettle Campaign.

Todd McKenna Special to The Journal-Standard FREEPORT — A little more than 11 years ago when Hillary Broshous was introduced to the Freeport Fire Department, she really wasn't looking for a job.  She just wanted to see what kind of shape she was in. "I had no interest in being on the fire department," she said with a smile. "I really just wanted to see if I could pass the agility test."  After all, in February 2010, when she took the test, she was 34, which is one year younger than the maximum age allowed for new hires. So she showed up that day with no expectations other than to prove s...

Journal Standard FREEPORT — A GoFundMe campaign aims to help three families who were displaced after an early-morning fire Friday in their multifamily building. The campaign raised $185 of its $5,000 goal as of Monday afternoon. It was created by Meagan Walsh, a former tenant. She said she wants to lend a helping hand to the families. Before moving to her new house, she was their neighbor and their children played together.  The fire left 16 residents without a home, according to Freeport Fire Deputy Chief Scott Stykel. Firefighters arrived close to 3:30 a.m. Friday at 509 W. Broadway St. ...