Ritchason resigned from his position as lead pastor at Riverside Community Church in December. A former pastor at Peoria's ...

Michael McDowell will run the season-opening NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway for Spire Motorsports, the team announced Jan. 9. McDowell will pilot the No. 7 with ...

Thomas Henry McDowell, 92, of New Park, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was the devoted husband of 53 years to Doris Elaine ( Ruhl) McDowell. He is also survived by his loving ...

A Peoria pastor has been charged with distributing harmful materials to a minor in Tazewell County. Michael S. Ritchason, 47, was arrested in October following an investigation by Pekin police.

Michael McDowell’s life away from the racetrack is as structured and disciplined as his approach inside the garage. The 40-year-old driver and his wife, Jami, are raising five children, Trace, Emma, ...

Spire Motorsports is sticking with familiarity while elevating from within as it sets its leadership structure for the 2026 NASCAR season. The team confirmed its crew chief lineup, retaining several ...

News spread Friday evening that former NASCAR driver Michael Annett passed away at the age of 49. As of the time of reporting, a cause of death has not been shared with the public. Annett made 436 ...

How 2025 ended: McDowell moved to Spire Motorsports for 2025 after a seven-year tenure with Front Row Motorsports. He ended his first year with Spire with a few high points, particularly in the ...

Veteran NASCAR driver Michael McDowell paid tribute to his best friend, who died on Tuesday. On social media, McDowell sent an emotional message to his friend, who was dealing with an illness. “Today, ...