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“The task is herculean at worst, and impossible at best, but we believe in the impossible,” director Matthew Morrese said.

ALTON – OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center invites the public to join them for a truly unique musical experience as Estonia’s top handbell ensemble, Arsis, brings their shimmering sound “From Bach to Pärt” to the Riverbend region as part of the ensemble’s summer U.S. tour. The FREE concert will be held on Saturday, July 12, 7 p.m., in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel on the campus of Lewis & Clark Community College (5800 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL). Seating is “first come, first served,” and free-will offerings will be accepted. Concert goers can expect dazzling arrangements of classical favorites (Bach, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky) and powerful works by Estonian masters, including Arvo Pärt. Music lovers won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to hear one of Europe’s most celebrated handbell groups live on stage. More information on this FREE concert can be obtained by calling (618) 474-6101.

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Investigators say the mayor stole an $18,000 skid steer.

From St. Louis Business Journal:  A Des Moines, Iowa-based company has acquired a family-owned electrical company in Jefferson County, its third acquisition this year. Terms of the acquisition of Barnhart-based Summit Electric by The Waldinger Corp., completed June 12, were not disclosed. The nine employees of Summit Electric, including the husband-and-wife founders, Doug and Tammy […]

An article printed in the Alton Evening Telegraph on June 24, 1925, mentioned that a newspaper in St. John, New Brunswick, Ontario, Canada, had recently printed a photo of an Upper Alton resident on the front page. William L. Hughson (72) of Washington Avenue was pictured with his 77-year-old brother Winslow Hughson of St. John. The brothers had not seen each other in 48 years. In 1877, four Hughson brothers “set out from home into the world” after their hometown of Havelock was destroyed in a devastating fire. Winslow went to St. John and never left. William went to New York, then to St. Louis, and eventually made it to Alton. He worked at the Beall shovel plant on Piasa Street for over 20 years and had just quit his job there three months before his trip north. William’s wife, Alice Etta Wood Hughson, had died the previous year, and after her death, William corresponded with his brother in St. John. The two had not talked much for many years. Winslow planned

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Author's note: between being interviewed for this story and its publishing, Sister M. Christine Crowder passed away . JERSEYVILLE - Wally Fisher, an 87 year-old from Jerseyville, Illinois, is adding her voice to those marking 100 years since the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George came to St. Louis, Missouri . The Sisters eventually established what today is OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center in nearby Alton, Illinois. Fisher’s story Fisher hails from northern Germany. After eighth grade, her parents said her school days were over, and helping on the family farm would be her profession. But turning 18 afforded her some freedom. Fisher says she met the Sisters, who introduced her to nursing and recruited her to come to America and work at Saint Anthony’s. “I think they thought we would become nuns,” Fisher says with a smile. Instead, it was the start of a long career serving the sick at Saint Anthony’s &ndash

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Brentwood officials enlisted federal help to capture geese due to health, safety and environmental concerns at the park.

BETHALTO - The nonprofit Bethalto Spirit will host the Bethalto Farmers’ Market throughout the summer. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday until Sept. 28, 2025, community members are invited to Bethalto Central Park for the market, where they can shop for produce, baked goods, homemade crafts and more. Jane, who oversees Bethalto Spirit, explained that the goal of the organization is to support the community through events like the market. “Our primary function is to provide education, arts and events for the Village of Bethalto,” she said. “As a 501(c)(3), we’re able to provide those wonderful things to the village.” Of the 20 vendors who come every week, Jane explained that some vendors are signed up for a half season, while others plan to stay in their spot until September. Bethalto Spirit also welcomes drop-in vendors. “We’re always looking for new vendors,” she said. “We love to give people opportunities.

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From Construction Dive:  Amid concerns of a data center slowdown or even a bubble, contractors on the ground are still buried in early-stage activity and navigating more project complexity than ever. Investment has poured into creating new massive data centers in 2025. The sector accounted for more than 70% of the increase in private nonresidential […]

This custard stand has been at this location since 1941 and now, it has new additions.

JERSEY - Jersey Community High School’s Marching 100 Band is concluding its fundraising campaign for new uniforms and equipment on Monday, June 23, 2025, after receiving strong community support and donations totaling $18,524.72, which included an $8,000 matching donation. The campaign, led by the JCHS Band Boosters, aimed to raise funds to replace worn uniforms and purchase new instruments for the band’s approximately 90 students, including freshmen through seniors, color guard members, and several other ensembles such as concert, symphonic, and jazz bands. The band is also preparing for a trip to Disney next year. Band director Erin Bittles has earned acclaim for the Marching 100's presentation, which has much innovation involved. Sheri McDuffie, president of the Band Boosters, said the campaign has exceeded expectations. “It has just been tremendous community support and beyond it. We never imagined getting this much support,” McDuffie said. The group set

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ST. LOUIS - Locals celebrated the sixth annual Juneteenth festival in downtown St. Louis on Thursday. "When we found out what Juneteenth was and why Juneteenth was significant, we took on a challenge six years ago to make sure that we talk about why it is important to talk about our freedom, to talk about [...]

BETHALTO - The Village of Bethalto and Bethalto Spirit will host their Music in the Park series at 7 p.m. every Thursday this summer through August. Community members are invited to Bethalto Central Park to hear a variety of music every Thursday night until Aug. 21, 2025. Trella, with the Bethalto Spirit nonprofit, explained that Music in the Park started in the 1980s, but “kind of just fizzled out” until she and a friend revived it three years ago. “It’s just grown a little bit every year,” Trella said. “This is the third year, I believe, that I’ve done it, and that has been my goal, to just make it a little better every year.” When Trella and Bethalto Spirit first started talking about restarting Music in the Park, they knew they needed to fundraise. They held a few yard sales to raise money, and Trella’s friend hid the money under her mattress until the time came to pay the bands. These days, Bethalto Spirit has “ver

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The American Red Cross has consolidated some of its shelters after finding success with people getting permanent housing after the May 16 tornado. More progress is expected now with FEMA money starting to go out to residents. "When the tornado came, it's like it picked our building up and slammed it [...]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — An adult male bicyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon, June 19, 2025, in the 9900 block of Big Bend Boulevard near Grant’s Trail, St. Louis County Police said. Officers from the Affton Southwest Precinct responded at 12:27 p.m.Thursday to a report of a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, they found the bicyclist with life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died, according to the St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons and Accident Reconstruction detectives. The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities ask anyone with information about the incident to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. Additional details will be released as they become available.

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Tony La Russa, the winningest manager in St. Louis Cardinals history, continues to honor the team's rich legacy while supporting causes close to his heart.