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Tri-Township Public Library Successfully "Unearths a Story" at Dino-Themed Kick-Off

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TROY – The Tri-Township Public Library District successfully launched its 2026 Summer Reading Challenge this past Saturday, May 23, with a morning of prehistoric excitement at Tri-Township Park. Families from across the community gathered at Pavilion #10 to "Unearth a Story," marking the official start of what promises to be the library's most adventurous season yet. The park was transformed into a prehistoric playground, featuring bounce houses, an interactive bubble station, and loca

Godfrey Women's Club Honors Golden Leaf Award Recipient

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GODFREY – Fran Scheurer, President, introduced Ginger Woodman and her therapy dog, Koda as Godfrey Women’s Club 2026 recipient of the Golden Leaf Award. "Ginger and Koda are well known in the Riverbend area," Scheurer said. "They have logged many hours visiting area senior living homes, memory care homes, hospitals, cancer centers, schools and churches, several times per week. "It is an honor to present one of our past members with our Golden Leaf Award. Thank you for your continued

Alton Man Accused Of Officer Assault During High-Speed Police Chase

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ALTON – An Alton man accused of fleeing police at high speeds in a residential neighborhood and nearly striking an officer’s car has been detained on felony and misdemeanor charges. Kenneth E. Douglas, 37, of Alton, was charged on May 19, 2026 with two Class 4 felony counts of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, one Class 4 felony count of aggravated assault of a peace officer, and one count each of resisting a peace officer and driving while license is revoked,

Old Bakery Beer Company Outlines Current Deals, Specials, and Upcoming Events

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ALTON - The Old Bakery Beer Company has a special deal for community members who want to use their event space, plus plenty of fun events and specials coming up in the next few weeks. From now until June 15, 2026, anyone who rents the event space for a 2026 event will not pay the typical room fee. Owner Lauren Pattan hopes this deal allows more people to utilize the space. “I think people who like the general vibe of our restaurant will enjoy the vibe of the space as well. We’ve

Alton High Student Shares Community Theater Experience as Youngest Cast Member

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ALTON - A local Alton High School student is making waves at Alton Little Theater as their youngest cast member for the past two productions. Ella Beauchamp, 16, enjoyed performing at ALT as a member of the ensemble of “Godspell.” She was also recently cast in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” As Beauchamp prepares for her junior year, she hopes to continue performing in community theater as well as with AHS’s theater department. “I feel

Illinois State Police Launch June ACE Patrols

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COLLINSVILLE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 Commander, Captain Casey Faro, announces the ISP will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Madison and St. Clair counties during June. ACE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated with impaired driving and illegal transportation or consumption of alcohol or drugs. The ISP has zero tolerance for impaired driving in Illinois. Officers