Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, best known his work with Deep Purple and Rainbow, has postponed the rest of his tour with his medieval folk-rock band Blackmore’s Night."All Blackmore's Night shows postponed at this point…
JERSEY — Erica Heitzig, a teacher at Jersey Community High School, has been honored with the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award for her dedication to students and commitment to the Jersey community. Heitzig, who works within Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100, manages multiple roles, including Family and Consumer Sciences, Design, Workforce Development, and College and Career Readiness. Her efforts in these areas were cited as key factors in her selection for the award. The
GODFREY - A 100-year-old Godfrey barn is undergoing a major restoration, and a few local families are pleased to see it fixed. PJ Jun, of JUN Construction, bought the barn off Airport Road in 2000. Twenty-five years later, he decided to repair the barn, but not before connecting with the niece of the barn’s original owner and the neighbor whose father helped build the structure over a century ago. “With my building background, if you see a building that needs help, you want
JERSEY - In conjunction with Jerseyville Banking Center, J.C.H.S. has selected their “Students of the Month”. The recipients for the month of October are Haley Hunter left & Marley Cazier right. The selection of a “Student of the Month” is based upon the number of F.O.C.U.S. nominations, which a student receives for a given month. F.O.C.U.S. (Finding One Clearly Unique Student) is a program, which acknowledges a student each week for academic or kindness. Each week
ALTON - A local photographer has created the community they always wanted in Alton. Lumi Marson is Milton Schoolhouse’s Artist of the Month for November, and they still can’t believe it. Marson shared their journey to photography and their decision to start Piasa Rainbow Collective, a grassroots organization for queer folks in the Riverbend region. The last year has been a fantastic ride for the artist. “It makes me want to throw up with excitement a little bit,”
Did you know that nearly 60% of Americans prefer to celebrate Thanksgiving with a gathering of close friends rather than family? This trend underscores the growing appeal of shared meals centered around friendship and community. Planning a Thanksgiving potluck with friends can transform the holiday into a joyful and collaborative feast, where everyone contributes and enjoys a diverse spread. However, organizing such an event requires thoughtful coordination to ensure a seamless and enjoyable
While we have to wait a little longer to see if it gets any Oscar nominations, the Bruce Springsteen biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere has been recognized by at…
November 19th is a date steeped in history, marked by moments of profound significance that have shaped societies, inspired generations, and pushed the boundaries of human achievement. One of the most impactful events occurred on November 19, 1863, during the American Civil War. On this day, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In just a few short minutes and under 300 words, Lincoln redefined
A St. Charles County Circuit Judge who wore an Elvis Presley wig and discussed politics during court proceedings will resign after multiple violations of judicial ethics.
JERSEYVILLE – Jersey Community High School (JCHS) Principal Thomas Leslie is proud to announce the 2026 JCHS Illinois State Scholars. "I was absolutely thrilled to learn that JCHS is home to 23 Illinois State Scholars this year!" Leslie said. "Our senior class is a little smaller at 167, so for 14% of our senior class to earn his top honor is unprecedented. "Our community should be very proud that our students are achieving at such a high level to earn prestigious recognition. This is
Missouri has seen some of the nation’s biggest shifts in health coverage in recent years, driven by the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion and the end of pandemic-era protections.
The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Femme Osage Creek Road approximately one mile from Highway F, weather permitting, on Monday, December 1st, to reconstruct a concrete box culvert.
Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
PIASA — Josie Hagen, a senior athlete at Southwestern High School, has signed a letter of intent to play softball and attend Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville. Hagen's career batting average at Southwestern High is .328, with 83 hits and 77 RBI since her freshman year. Josie is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for her recent signing recognition and her outstanding career with the Piasa Birds athletic program. Hagen, who stands 5-foot-8,
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