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Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month: Eli Miller Is Solid Sophomore Wrestler For Warriors

5 months 2 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY - Eli Miller is one of 10 sophomores on a young Granite City High School wrestling team, and finished fourth in the 190-pound weight class at the William "Red" Schmitt Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2025, at Granite City Memorial Gym. He lost a close third-place match to Killian Rauch of Belleville East by fall at 1:38. It was a great overall tournament for Miller, despite going 2-3 overall in the two days of competition. His wins came over Tucker Mosbauch of Normal Community West

Longtime Calhoun Sheriff Reflects On Two Decades Of Service

5 months 2 weeks ago
CALHOUN COUNTY — After 19 years of service, Sheriff William “Bill” Heffington announced his retirement from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, effective immediately on Dec. 31, 2025. The announcement was made by the Sheriff’s Office at their Calhoun County headquarters in Hardin, Ill. Sheriff Heffington, 67, said his decision to retire was influenced by physical challenges, including issues with his hips and knees, which have made it difficult for him to

Area Family Praises Dr. Taylor Gerson's Impactful Scientific Achievements

5 months 2 weeks ago
LAS VEGAS — Dr. Taylor Marie Gerson, a microbiology Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, was named the 2025 UNLV Rebel Grad Slam 3-Minute Thesis Champion on Dec. 16, 2025, the day she also received her doctorate during the Graduate College Commencement. Carolyn Kelly, Taylor's aunt, an area resident, said: "Our family is extremely proud of Taylor and her accomplishments, but even more excited to see what positive changes she can bring to the world population