Construction began last week on a new 20 x 32 building at the Macoupin County Historical Society with the pouring of the concrete base.

The new fire truck building will be located next to the general store and print shop on the Historical Society’s grounds.

John Koster of the Carlinville Fire Department said they hope to have the building completed by the end of the summer, depending on how donations for the project come through. Individuals and businesses have been providing donations to make this project possible.

Felstead passed away in January at the age of 68. His widow, Tami, was in attendance for Tuesday's dedication and often fought back tears.

"It was a very happy moment," said Tami. "It was very happy. I was very proud of him, very proud of him. "

Detective Capt. Steven Vicente, a spokesman for the New Bedford Police Department, said Ladder 3 was traveling west on Potomska Street, crossing Route 18, when it was struck by a Chevrolet C-1500 pickup that ran a red light at Potomska as it was heading south on Route 18 at about 8 p.m. The truck suffered heavy front-end damage and came to rest on the center median of Route 18, knocking down a traffic light pole. Ladder 3 also was damaged in the accident.