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Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

3 years 3 months ago
This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is an anonymous comment about New York’s blatantly unconstitutional investigation into online platforms in the wake of the Buffalo shooting: So, what the’re saying is… This guy was able to leave a HUGE trail of information about his hate crimes… But now they want to […]
Leigh Beadon

Carlinville Man Pronounced Deceased After Found In Roadway, Investigation Continues

3 years 3 months ago
CARLINVILLE - At 7:11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022, the Carlinville Police Department responded to a report of a male down in a puddle in the roadway in the 1100 block of Sumner Street. Upon arrival, officers found a male identified as Monteaz Walton, 40, in a fetal-like position on his right side. Officers began life-saving measures until Carlinville Fire Protection District and Gillespie Benld Area Ambulance Service arrived on scene, to no avail. Macoupin County Coroner was called to the scene and pronounced Mr. Walton deceased. An autopsy was performed Saturday afternoon which determined that Mr. Walton was struck by a vehicle and succumbed to his injuries. The investigation is continuing with the assistance of the Macoupin County Coroner’s Office and the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigations. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Carlinville Police Department, at 217-854-3221 or info@carlinvillepolice.com or Macoupin & Montgomery Counties

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Jordan Binnington sidelined in Blues playoff series after collision

3 years 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Jordan Binnington will miss the rest of the Blues' second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche due to a lower-body injury. Blues Head Coach Craig Berube made the announcement Sunday during his media availability before an optional practice at Centene Community Ice Center. The Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 in Game [...]
Joe Millitzer

First Annual James Killion Day To Honor All Local Veterans

3 years 3 months ago
ALTON — The First Annual James Killion Day is scheduled to honor all local veterans from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at James Killion Park (formerly Salu Park). James Killion Day will celebrate the birthday, life, and contributions of Mr. Killion, as well as, pay tribute to local veterans’ past, present and future. In attendance will be the City of Alton Mayor, David Goins, who will present a proclamation to the members of the Killion Family. Local veterans will share their service stories, along with music will be provided by DJ Love. Doves will be released in reverence of veterans who have passed. Also, event attendees will enjoy food, and drinks and take home a commemorative frisbee, as well as, have the opportunity to win tickets to a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game. James Killion Day is being made possible by donations from Duke’s Bakery, Just Desserts, Schwegel’s Market, Williams Family White Dove Release, Alderwoman Rosetta Brown, Signed wit

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Former soldier gets prison for sexual contact with child

3 years 3 months ago
SAVANNAH, Ga. — An Illinois man has been sentenced to spend more than nine years in prison after he admitted having sexual contact with a child 15 years ago when he was a soldier at Georgia’s Fort Stewart. Clarence Michael Lynch of Highland, Illinois, was sentenced Thursday to serve nine years and one month in [...]
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Goldschmidt's 4-hit game lifts Cardinals over Pirates 5-4

3 years 3 months ago
PITTSBURGH — Paul Goldschmidt went 4 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4. Goldschmidt extended his hitting streak to 14 games and his on-base streak to 28. His two-run double capped a four-run second inning. The Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds hit an inside-the-park home [...]
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