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KDHX and associate members settle lawsuit, two volunteers' picks to be on board
Community radio station KDHX and a group of station volunteers settled a lawsuit Friday ahead of a trial that was set for Tuesday in St. Louis Circuit Court, according to a statement issued by the station’s public relations firm and attributed to both sides. Critics have sought since September...
Annual Jewish Festival happening in St. Charles this weekend
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Thousands are expected to pack St. Charles on Sunday for the fourth annual Jewish Festival. First Alert 4 was there Friday as preps got underway. Besides the music and food, the main theme for this year is to promote cultural understanding and diversity.
LC trustees will vote on budget in September
The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 at Lewis and Clark Community College reflects an increase of about $1.3 million over the 2024 budget. Coming in at about $35.2 million, College President Dr. Ken Trzaska says the budget philosophy continues to involve participation across departments of the college. Your browser...
Great Godfrey Maze Prepares to Open, Looks for Part-Time Employees
GODFREY - As the Great Godfrey Maze prepares to open, the Godfrey Parks and Recreation department is looking for part-time workers to make the maze a success. The Great Godfrey Maze will run from Sept. 13 through Oct. 26, 2024. In addition to the Peanuts-themed maze and Haunted Maze, families can enjoy hay wagon rides, a bounce pillow, the corn crib and the cow train, among other activities. Chris Logan, Parks and Recreation director, explained that the department needs several employees to work as “Corn Cops” to operate the maze and activities.
Hillsboro man ordered to pay $94,606 in restitution for identify theft
Austin James, 27, of Hillsboro was placed on five years’ probation for his role in the financial exploitation of an elderly St. Louis woman. James, a contractor, also was ordered to complete 90 days of house arrest, 80 hours of community service and repay $94,606 to the victim’s estate, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office reported.
Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Danville Horseshoe Club
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Horseshoe Club will host the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex, located at 520 S. Bowman in Danville. The event will take place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. A total of...
2nd Hottest Zip Code in America for Selling Homes is in Missouri?
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Steelville woman arrested after her child is found in vehicle with dead boyfriend
A Crawford County woman is facing a criminal charge after her boyfriend dies while smoking methamphetamine with her three-year-old child in the vehicle. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office reports they were contacted by a caller on Thursday who reported finding an unresponsive male and a young child in a car near the Birdsnest River Access just north of Steelville. The caller reported his wife had removed the child from the vehicle to safety.
Brighten up dark basements with egress windows from GHR Contracting
SPONSORED – Grotefendt Home Remodeling is a small business located in Edwardsville, Illinois, that offers a wide range of services but specializes in egress windows. Egress windows are great for increasing the value and adding light to a dark basement. To learn more about Egress windows from GHR Contracting,...
Cougar Cupboard Celebrates Grand Opening in New Location, Expands Support For Campus Community
The Cougar Cupboard, a nonprofit food pantry dedicated to serving the students, faculty and staff of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, celebrated its grand opening in a new location on the lower level of the Morris University Center (MUC). The Office of Student Affairs marked the occasion with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, drawing visitors from departments across campus. Guests and students were treated to festive refreshments as they toured the new space.
Edwardsville's Unemployment Rate Remains Lowest In Region For 2024
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville continues to record the lowest unemployment rate in the most recent report of statewide rates. Edwardsville's unemployment rate is unemployment 4.6 percent in July 2024 in comparison to July 2023. Alton's unemployment rate has risen to 7.8 percent from 6.5 percent from July 2024 to July 2023, a 1.3 percent increase.
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