Arcola graduate dies in Iraq

ARCOLA – Flags in Arcola and Douglas County were lowered this morning in remembrance of Marine Allen Roberts, who died in Iraq.

The Department of Defense hadn't released the details of Roberts' death this morning, but those who remember Mr. Roberts said he was a caring, helpful man who took his military duties seriously. Mr. Roberts was a 2004 Arcola High School graduate.

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