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The Auburn 8-U girls softball team won the title of the Auburn Tournament
The Auburn 8-U girls softball team won the title of the Auburn Tournament last weekend. Team members are, front (L-R): Rory Scott, Cayley Bush, Holly Sheppard, Karlee Meyer; middle: Parklynn Eisenhauer, Parker Winegar, Hailey Gochanour, Olivia Woolard, Kennedy Haines; back: Coach Jeremy Eisenhauer, Coach Josh Sheppard and Coach Dustin Haines; not pictured: Scarlett Bradley.
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
A cockroach, flies, mold, expired food all found in Springfield-area kitchens in June
A favorite Mexican restaurant for Springfield foodies was found to have multiple health code violations from the Sangamon County Department of Public Health in June. Charro Mexican Restaurant on Sunrise Drive received 20 health code violations on June 21; of those violations, 14 were high-risk for the public safety. According to the inspection performed, the health inspector observed degreaser was attached to the dispenser instead of sanitizer at the mop sink. ...
NECAC can now assist more people thanks to new federal income guideline changes
Hannibal, MO (KHQA) — A change in the income guidelines for assistance has given NECAC the ability to help more people. Under federal poverty guidelines for Community Services Block Grant programs, the annual income limits have been raised. People with an annual income of up to 200% of the...
Chatham Jaycees host 49th annual event
Chatham's big summer event celebrating that delicious, golden food staple is almost here. It's none other than the long-running, annual Sweet Corn Festival by the Chatham Jaycees. This is the 49th year for the event. Things start at 4:30 p.m. Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Little Miss Sweet Corn pageant, games for children, more than 70 vendors and, of course, loads of sweet corn. The Lovelorn and Revel in Red provide the musical entertainment before the event closes for the evening at 11:30 p.m. A full day of events begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday with the Sweet Corn Festival 5K. Activities include demonstrations, a volleyball tournament, ancient athletics competition and the famous Cow Chip Throw at 2 p.m. Musical entertainment will be provided by Soul Experience and The Shenanigans before the event ends at 11:30 p.m. There's no telling how many ears of corn will be consumed. One thing is for certain, if you want to help shuck all that corn, then report to the park today. For a complete schedule, visit chathamjaycees.net.
River Dragons swept in doubleheader at SIUE
-0- The Alton River Dragons were swept in a doubleheader last (THU) night at SIU-Edwardsville. The Clinton (IA) LumberKings edged the River Dragons, 1-0 and 4-3 in the twinbill. > Scott Montesano has the details:. _. Alton will play at SIUE again tonight. Friday at 6:30 pm, it's Alton against...
Alton Comptroller says the city is not going cashless
A recent post on social media led many in the community to believe the City of Alton was going to an all-cashless form of payments. A follow-up post indicates that is not the case. Alton Comptroller Debbie Dunlap explains this goes back to the consequences of dealing with the sinkhole...
Francis Howell school board alters controversial ‘book ban’ proposal
The Francis Howell School District's board of education has postponed a vote on a new book approval process due to community backlash, but has made some changes to the proposal to include teachers and administrators in the process.
Drug bust in Alton linked to EA investigation
Charges have been filed in an Alton drug bust that originated in neighboring East Alton. ATF agents joined officers from Alton, East Alton, and Wood River in executing the drug-related search warrant at a home in the 3,200 block of Duco Street in the Milton neighborhood around 4pm on Tuesday.
Mud buildup in underground cave may have led to massive sinkhole in Alton park
A buildup of mud and sediment in an “ancient cave” that gave way may be the cause of a massive sinkhole in an Alton Park, Mayor David Goins said Tuesday. Goins said that’s based on preliminary findings by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration, but officials of the company that operates a limestone mine under the collapsed area said that they are unaware of that theory and that the investigation into the cause is continuing.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office investigating assaults on women in Monroe Township
MONROE TWP. — Two separate assaults on women in Monroe Township are being investigated by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The first incident occurred during the early morning hours of July 15 in the area of Waterloo Park, a news release said. The second incident occurred in the late-night hours of July 17 in a wooded area along Frenchcreek in the Meadowbrook Mobile Home Community.
Two council members call for review of O'Fallon fireworks ordinance
During Ward reports at the July 11 City Council meeting, the city’s two council members representing Ward 5, Linda Ragsdale and Debbie Cook, reflected on what they experienced this July 4, and suggested the city readdress the ordinance allowing private or amateur use of fireworks. Ragsdale read a heartfelt,...
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