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JERSEYVILLE – As Election Night wraps up on April 1, 2025, here’s a look at the few contested races that took place across Jersey County. School Board Races Five candidates competed for four open spots on the Board of Education for Jersey Community Unit School District (CUSD) #100, each carrying a four-year term expiring in 2029. Four candidates competed for three open seats for Township 8N Range 11W. The three victors are Pamela J. Heitzig, Peggy Perdun, and Darcy L. Graham, who secured 22%, 21%, and 18% of the vote respectively. DeWayne Lott lost his School Board bid with 17% of the vote. Jeffrey C. Goetten also secured his bid as the only candidate who ran for Township 8N Range 12W on the Jersey CUSD #100 School Board. Elsah Township One of Jersey County’s few contested races saw two candidates compete for Elsah Township Highway Commissioner. Democrat Billy Greding defeated Republican Russell Wittman, securing his victory with 78.01% of the vote

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LEBEAU, SISTER MARY VÉNARD, C.PP.S., March 10, 2025, baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection, beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Anna LeBeau. Preceded in death by her sisters, Ella Marie, Victoria (Joe) Bordes, and Elaine (Joe) Otzenberger; and…

In Loving Memory

Ahr, Dr. Paul PhD, MPA, MA — St. Louis, MO

John Lightsey Rast, 67, of Saint Louis, MO, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His life was defined by hard work, devotion to those he loved, and numerous selfless sacrifices. John found…

Visitation at Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Sunday, April 6, from 2-6 p.m. For more info see Schrader.com.

Michael “Mike” Casserly of St. Charles, MO passed away Thursday, March 27th, 2025 age 86. Loving husband of 61 years to Jean (nee Budzinski); Father of Denise (Ken) Buckles, John (Sandi) Casserly, Kathie (Dave) Howard. Memorial Mass Friday 4/11/2025 St.…

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on March 29, 2025. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother , aunt and friend. Visitation at Fey Funeral Home on Thursday, April 3 from 4-8 p.m. and Friday, visitation at Immaculate Heart…

Age 81. Services: Visitation Thursday, April 3, 2025, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 10:00 am — 11:00 am. Mass to follow at 11:00 am. Contact 636-946-7811 or visit baue.com.

Passed away, Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a proud Washington University Alum and former executive with Monsanto and Ralston Purina.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Mary Ann(Komadina) Waeltermann; cherished son of the late Vincent J. and Hennrietta(Dillon) Waeltermann; devoted father of Lawrence(Lisa) Waeltermann Jr.,…

Wurdack, Dana Elise (née Cusanelli), 11-20-45, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, surrounded by those she loved and loved her. Dana will be remembered as a kind, loving person with a big heart and a sharp sense of humor.…

Wegmann, Gertrude nee Auer Passed away on Monday 3/31. beloved wife of the late Herman. Loving mom of Tom (Melissa), Marilyn (Terry) Tekotte, Mark (Linda), and the late Russell. Grandmother of Steven, Paul, Todd, Sarah, Trish, Christa, and Julie. Great-grandmother…

SERVICES: Memorial Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church (12 W. Glendale Rd., 63119) on Saturday, April 12, 10:30 a.m. Inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery. See more at www.kutisfuneralhomes.com/wilson-judith-m-nee-aubuchon/

ALTON - Incumbent David Goins prevailed in the competitive Alton Mayor race, with 1,656 votes for 39.39 percent of all votes cast on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Alderman Ray Strebel was second with 1,348 votes or 32.06 percent of the vote and Brant Walker finished with 1,200 votes or 28.54 percent of the vote. In another contested race, Lauren Wilson emerged with a victory in the Alton City Clerk's race with 2,093 votes or 54.70 percent of the vote to Cheryl Ingle's 1,733 votes or 45.30 percent of the overall vote.

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Mike Trout, widely regarded as one of the greatest ballplayers of his generation, has rave reviews of St. Louis, especially for the city's baseball culture and the long-lasting impact of Albert Pujols.

"Calvin was funny and loving. We really can't even talk about it," said the boy's grandmother.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Voters from across St. Clair County cast their votes in the April 1, 2025 consolidated elections. Here’s a first look at the unofficial Election Night results: Collinsville Sees City Council Contest The race for Collinsville City Council saw four candidates compete for two open council seats. Councilman Donna Green won her re-election bid with 45% of the vote. This marks Green’s second consecutive re-election victory after being first elected to the council in 2017 and re-elected in 2021. She will serve another four-year term which expires in 2029. Three other candidates faced off for the vacancy left by Councilman David Jerome, who did not seek re-election. David Seaton Jr. won a seat on the council with 35% of the vote, defeating challengers Eric M. Nagel and Alonzo J. Skipper III, who earned 27% and 19% of the vote respectively. O’Fallon Re-Elects Treasurer O’Fallon voters saw a couple of contested races, one for City Treasurer

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Kyren Paris hit a tiebreaking single in the 11th inning, Yoan Moncada followed with a two-run double and the Los Angeles Angels beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-7 on Tuesday night.