Ruth Carter Bolin was born in St. Louis, MO on February 3, 1924 and died on March 6, 2025 at the age 101. In 1947 she married Francis R. Bolin and they were married for 57 years until his death…
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The National Weather Service has confirmed four tornadoes from Friday evening's St. Louis-area storms, with more official designations expected in the upcoming days.
Villa Ridge, a small community in Franklin County, Missouri, took a direct hit from Friday evening's severe storms, leaving behind a trail of devastation.
Around two dozen structures and hundreds of acres burned Friday afternoon in Camden County after several wind-driven wildfires crossed highways and charred dried-up vegetation.
ALTON — The Alton Fire Department responded to approximately seven weather-related incidents during a severe storm that swept through the area on Friday, March 14, 2025, according to Deputy Chief Matt Fischer. The calls included reports of downed trees, arcing wires, and fire alarms. In addition, Fischer confirmed that the department dealt with a residential house fire and a car fire that was suspected to be related to lightning. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries associated with these incidents. “Alton was pretty lucky,” Fischer remarked, noting the impact of the storm despite the occurrence of several power outages. The department's swift response helped to manage the situation as the storm passed through the region.
WOOD RIVER — A two-vehicle crash in Wood River on Illinois Route 143 near the Federico Kia Dealership on Saturday, March 15, 2025, resulted in one person being taken to an area hospital, while three others involved in the incident declined medical attention. The collision occurred when a vehicle, traveling eastbound, pulled out of the Midwest Petroleum Gas Station and collided with another vehicle. Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells confirmed the details of the incident. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.