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YMCA/City of Salem Recreation Busy Night With Softball & Sand Volleyball
In Salem Recreation/YMCA Men’s Softball last night, ABC Pub beat El Rancherito 14-4, Eliminators then beat SWAG/Pour House 10-3. The game between the Eliminators and 51/50 Misfits was canceled due to weather. In the Coed Sand Volleyball League, Column Built Buildings beat Notorious D.I.G. in straight sets (21-8, 22-20)....
2024 AFHM Heritage Days In The Books
The 20th Annual American Farm Heritage Museum’s Heritage Days was held over the weekend with rain affecting Sunday’s schedule. Once again, visitors from throughout the Midwest attended the three-day event. Near the end of Heritage Days Sunday afternoon, WGEL’s Jeff Leidel met with Museum President Brent Adkins to...
Collinsville Gators’ Sophie Van Middendorp Shines at SWISA Championship Meet
EDWARDSVILLE – Sophie Van Middendorp enjoyed a successful meet at the Southwestern Illinois Swimming Association’s 62nd annual championship meet July 21, 2024, at the Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center at Edwardsville High School, finishing second in the girls 15-18 100-yard backstroke at 1:12.38, finished third in the 50-yard butterfly at 35.06 seconds, and also was a part of two winning relay teams, the 200-yard freestyle relay, having a time of 1:55.42, and the 200-yard medley relay team, coming in at 2:12.26. She also finished third in the 50-yard freestyle at 30.05 seconds.
Man causes West Broadway Gerbes to go on lockdown after allegedly threatening to ‘shoot everyone’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with two felonies after he caused a Columbia grocery store to go on lockdown on Monday morning. John Linzie, 45, was charged with first-degree making a terroristic threat and first-degree property damage. He is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $10,000 bond. A court The post Man causes West Broadway Gerbes to go on lockdown after allegedly threatening to ‘shoot everyone’ appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Missouri Senate feud spills into governor’s race as GOP leader’s PAC funds attacks on Bill Eigel
In the winter, Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin said she would vote to expel state Sen. Bill Eigel. This summer, a political action committee connected to O’Laughlin is working to stop him from becoming governor. On July 5, the NEMO Leadership PAC — which was created to support O’Laughlin — contributed $100,000 to the Great […]
St. Louis Bourbon Festival Returns Oct. 18 With Over 600 Whiskeys
Residents of the 314, rejoice; the St. Louis Bourbon Festival is returning for another year packed with live music, local culture and, of course, plenty of whiskey. On Oct. 18, the festival will touch down with a four-block layout in the neighborhood of Benton Park. Encompassing spaces along Cherokee St., 18th Street and DeMenil Place, guests will find a variety of street performers and food trucks setting up shop alongside over 600 samples of bourbon, scotch, rye whiskey and other spirits. Those who partake can also indulge in a pair of cigar patios.
Woman accused of stabbing man after St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A woman is accused of stabbing a man after a crash in St. Louis. Selena Maria Sanchez, 26, was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. According to police, Sanchez got into an argument with the man after the crash at Bates...
Microbrewery and restaurant approved for former West County Feed & Supply site in Wildwood
A microbrewery and a sit-down restaurant were approved for the site of the West County Feed and Supply Store at the southwest corner of Manchester Road and West Avenue, near Hwy. 109. This will be the fifth Good News Brewing Company location in the region. The 4,000-square-foot building, including a...
Burglar drags 93-year-old through her home, steals car: Police
Tony Ames, a Bridgeton man, is charged with burglary, vehicle hijacking, and property damage after forcing his way into a 93-year-old woman's home, stealing her car, and causing structural damage to her home in St. Louis County.
Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million In Lottery, Immediately Pays It Forward
This is the kind of person that should win the lottery. Some people really have the gift of being authentically selfless and enjoy helping other people. That seems to be the case for a woman from Aurora. According to the Illinois Lottery, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora won $1 million...
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