EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville School District 7 welcomed back its faculty and staff with a warm kick-off event this week. Both Dr. Patrick Shelton and Edwardsville High School Principal Steve Stuart say there has been tremendous energy in the buildings since teachers have returned. Dr. Shelton said: "Welcome back to all our wonderful staff and teachers." The Edwardsville Marching Band welcomed the teachers with beautiful music as they returned to school and throughout the kick-off, there was continual excitement with presentations. Stuart said they are hoping to build on the energy that has been presented since teachers and other staff returned for a great year. Shelton and Stuart both admitted they are excited to return to a more normal setting for 2022-2023 and hope that continues.
Should you have a non-violent, low-level or misdemeanor outstanding warrant, the city of St. Louis is offering a chance to clear the case, and help individuals find employment.
Celebrate St. Louis’ jazz legacy and future, at the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam. Free and family-friendly, this weekly gathering brings jazz within reach for people
If you’re not familiar with the story and history behind the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, then go read up on it, because it’s a great story. For you lazy bums out there, I’ll summarize it thusly. A 24-year old in Oregon got sick of religious types in Kansas trying to inject the teaching […]
A St. Louis man appeared in federal court Wednesday and admitted to robbing a Jennings auto parts store and crashing into a funeral procession while trying to evade capture by police.
The 38 local firms that ranked on the Inc. 5000 list this year included manufacturing, retail, marketing, financial services and energy companies, with growth from 81% to more than 1,000%.
EAST ALTON - The East Alton Fire Department and the Village of East Alton have recognized Lieutenant Andrew Mortland and Engineer Jeremey Diveley for their outstanding work in securing three grants in a year’s time. The three grants totaled $75,970.90. "Because of their due diligence on and off duty these two men were able to accomplish something that hasn’t been done in the history of the department," East Alton Fire Chief Tim Quigley said. "To put in perspective, most departments have a chief officer working on grants as part of their job. These two men realize that being a small department they have to go above and beyond what is expected of them to help the department function. Thank you for what you have accomplished." These are the grants: Office of the State Fire marshal Small Equipment Grant $25,367.25 Commercial Extractor ( PPE/ Turnout Gear Washer ) Seven (7) sets of Firefighting Protective Gear. Illinois Department of Public Health EMS Assistance
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