Peoria's historic Springdale Cemetery has announced a new general manager, "a Peoria native and experienced funeral professional with deep personal and professional ties to the cemetery.

At Peoria’s Springdale Cemetery on Sunday, members of American Legion Post #2 and the Marine Corps League Honor Guard played Taps and recited the names of local service members.

Aaron Comte will be the new GM, Springdale Cemetery & Mausoleum said in a news release. Comte is a "fifth-generation Peorian" with a "deep appreciation for Springdale’s significance," the ...