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Belleville
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A helicopter crash killed four members of the Bailey family—Zach, his wife Kelsey, and their children Vada Rose and Samuel—near Ekalaka, Montana late Wednesday, and the community plans prayer vigils at the Louisville Fall Festival to support 10-year-old Finn Bailey. KSDK
- ➤ Former state senator Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren died in a Montana helicopter crash Wednesday evening—another grandson was unharmed and officials have not determined the cause. First Alert 4
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Chick-fil-A Dine to Donate
4-7 p.m. — Chick-fil-A — Order through the app — Enjoy a meal while supporting a local cause.
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Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k
9 a.m. — Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm — Check website for fees — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a scenic 5k run, walk, or wine tasting at Eckert's Farm.
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Be the Mentor You Needed
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Tavern On Main — Free entry with meal purchase — Discover powerful mentorship stories and practical leadership insights from Ali Carson.
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Superintendent's Revenge Golf Tournament
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Cardinal Creek Golf Course — $90 player, $70 AGF player — Test your skills against the superintendent's tricky course setup in this annual tournament.
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Escape with Clusterpluck LIVE
7-10 p.m. — Lincoln Theatre — All ages welcome — Enjoy a night of dynamic bluegrass and progressive rock performances from two talented bands.
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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is a game of leverage. The more leverage you create, the more luck you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
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