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Family of St. Louisan competing in 2024 Olympics still needs help getting to Paris
ST. LOUIS — A Florissant native and former McCluer North High School student has a shot at Olympic gold in Paris, but his family is struggling to get there to cheer him on. Freddie Crittenden III will be part of Team USA in the hurdles, crediting St. Louis with much of his hurdling success.
Carter stepping down as Redbirds softball coach
-0- The Alton Redbirds will be searching for a new head softball coach this summer. Dan Carter has resigned his position as head coach for girls softball at Alton High School. The resignation will become official at tonight's (TUE) Alton Schools' Board of Education meeting. Carter has been the Alton...
Erik Broekemeier Shines Again For River Dragons Despite Loss To Clinton, Iowa
CLINTON, Ia. – Despite two hits from Metro-East Lutheran’s Erik Broekemeier, the Alton River Dragons allowed six runs in the third, three more in the seventh, and four in the eighth in a 14-9 loss to the Clinton, Ia., LumberKings in a Prospect League baseball game played Saturday night at NelsonCorp Field In Clinton.
Registration open for Miles for Meso 5K
Registration is open for the popular Miles for Meso 5K, which has been held every year in Alton since 2009. The 16th annual race promises between $50 - $500 in cash prizes, as well as a T-shirt, top-three finisher medals, and the option to participate virtually using the Runkeeper app.
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