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EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County State’s Attorney Thomas A. Haine announced Friday that a jury convicted a Granite City man of murder in the shooting death of a Madison teen in 2020. The jury on Friday found Nicholas Rickman III, 18, guilty of first-degree murder and armed robbery. A codefendant, 19-year-old Deandre Richardson, had previously pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. The jury found that Rickman and Richardson together robbed and murdered 18-year-old Sean D. Williams of Madison. Williams was fatally shot on June 4, 2020, outside a residence in the 2500 block of Madison Avenue in Granite City. Several family members of Williams were in the courtroom for the verdict. They tearfully hugged Assistant State’s Attorney Morgan Hudson and Assistant State’s Attorney Katie Warren. “This conviction won’t heal the family’s wound, but we’re happy that at least we were able to bring Sean’s killers to justice,” Haine said. “We’re

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Love and all its vagaries find a musical home in A Little Night Music at Stray Dog Theatre (2348 Tennessee Avenue, 314-865-1995, straydogtheatre.org). Stephen Sondheim’s melodious and humorous look at finding and rediscovering love gets a light and buoyant interpretation in the company’s charming production. Smart casting and well-focused direction ensure the tale of romantic mischief and comeuppance is delightfully bawdy on its way to a happy ending for all.

On Sept. 16, Everything Is Golden, a solo exhibition by St. Louis-based artist Lizzy Martinez, opens as the first exhibition of the 2022-2023 Millstone Gallery

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With Halloween approaching, temperatures dropping, and football season entering its first full month - there are several activities you and your family could get involved in.

The Cardinals are hosting the Philadelphia Phillies in a best-of-three Wild Card series at Busch Stadium.

PIASA - Southwestern High School's Student Government will host the 2022 Homecoming Dance from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 in the High School MPR with coronation at 9:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Fabulous 50s.” The Homecoming court candidates are (back left to right) Sam Marshall, Collin Robinson, David Watkins, Blayne Thornsbury, Hank Bouillion, Jacob Fisher, and (front left to right) Rylee Crane, Gracie Schneider, Alison Wilson, MaCaylin Day, Tristyn Ditterline, and Jillian Beilsmith.

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The Lutheran Elementary School Association raises scholarship money for prospective students.

New York state-based artist Jean Shin, Laumeier’s 2022 Visiting Artist in Residence, describes her work as “giving new form to life’s leftovers.” Her sculptures and

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Founded in 2002, the award-winning Ferguson Farmers’ Market is now celebrating its 21st delicious season. This Saturday morning tradition brings you fresh fruits and veggies,

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An endangered person advisory issued by the St. Louis County Police Department for a missing person incident that took place Friday afternoon has been cancelled.

Post-Dispatch columnist Bill McClellan writes about Roy Book Binder, who played at the Focal Point last weekend and shared some stories.

If you love Halloween and dogs, here's an event you might want to check out this weekend.

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Hazelwood is closing next week.

A section of Manchester Road in the city of St. Louis is closed this weekend because of Oktoberfest.

Doctors are bracing for a potentially active flu season, and on Saturday, SSM Health is offering free shots.