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Marching Tigers Represent Edwardsville in Prestigious London Event

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EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School’s Marching Tigers traveled to London over winter break to perform in the London New Year’s Day Parade, showcasing their talents on an international stage. The trip, which took place during the holiday break, included visits to several historic sites across the city. Band directors Ryan Lipscomb and Dean Anderson led the group, which spent months preparing for the prestigious event. Victoria Voumard, Edwardsville High School’s

IDPH Urges Flu Shots, Other Preventive Measures as Influenza Rates Climb Statewide

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging residents to take precautions against the spread of influenza (flu) and other seasonal respiratory illnesses, as rates continue to climb across the state. Flu activity in the state has climbed to “Very High” in recent days, the most severe of five categories of respiratory illness activity, as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, COVID-19 rates have climbed

NY Orders Apps To Lie About Social Media ‘Addiction,’ Will Lose In Court

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul just signed a law that’s going to get expensive fast. The state’s new social media labeling requirement—S4505, courtesy of state Senator Andrew Gounardes—forces websites to slap unscientific warnings on their services claiming that features like algorithmic feeds and push notifications cause addiction. It’s compelled speech based on contested science, which […]
Mike Masnick

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Southwestern Senior Excels in Soccer and Cross Country

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PIASA - Southwestern senior Bram Buettel has distinguished himself both on the soccer field and in cross country, while maintaining strong academic performance, according to Coach Steve Mitchell. Buettel, a senior and team captain, played a versatile role in soccer, serving as a center midfielder and contributing both offensively and defensively. He is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Piasa Birds. Coach Mitchell described him as "a good athlete and

St. Mary's Educator Named Most Inspirational Teacher in the Riverbend

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ALTON - Karen Crites, a teacher at St. Mary’s Catholic School, was recently named the Most Inspirational Teacher in the Riverbend. The Boys and Girls Club of Alton hosted their annual Boots ‘n Bandanas fundraiser in November and declared Crites the winner of this prestigious award. Crites teaches social studies at the middle school level at St. Mary’s. Crites said she was “very surprised” when she learned her colleagues had nominated her and “shocked”

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month: Anderson's Multi-Sport Commitment Highlights Athletic Versatility

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PIASA - Southwestern High School’s girls volleyball team is looking ahead to the 2025 season with optimism, and one of the leaders next year will be junior outside hitter Briann Anderson and fellow outside hitter Vivian Zurheide. Anderson, standing 5-foot-9, also plays forward on the Piasa Birds girls basketball team. Briann is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month. According to Southwestern girls volleyball coach Derek Dempsey, Anderson showed significant

Flexible SIUE Campus Tour Times Accommodate Busy Student Schedules

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EDWARDSVILLE - As the New Year begins, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville invites students to set goals and envision the next steps in their educational journeys. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites these individuals and their guests to add a campus visit to their calendars this spring. “Whether you are just beginning the college search process or have already narrowed your list to your top schools, visiting campus is one of the surest ways to help you decide if that

Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges

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NEW YORK (AP) — A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself "the president of my country” as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power in Venezuela. “I was captured,” Maduro said in Spanish as translated by a courtroom [...]
MICHAEL R. SISAK, LARRY NEUMEISTER and ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press

St. Mary's Catholic School to Host Open House for Prospective Families

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ALTON - St. Mary’s Catholic School will host an open house so families can learn more about the school and the education it provides. From 12–2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2025, community members are invited to St. Mary’s elementary school in Alton to meet with teachers, tour the classrooms, and learn more about the St. Mary’s community. Principal Mary Rivera looks forward to sharing information about the school with parents and prospective families. “It is