EDWARDSVILLE – Main Street Community Center, a pillar of our senior community for half a century, is thrilled to announce its 50th Anniversary Celebration Gala, underwritten by Harry and Carol Windland. We invite the community to join us as we commemorate this significant milestone on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the LeClaire Room. There are two criteria that Harry and Carol Windland considered as they decided which of the many worthy organizations and institutions in Glen Carbon and Edwardsville to support. First is that they perform outstanding service to their community. Second, is that they are extremely well managed. “Of all the possibilities we considered we found the MSCC managed by Jessica and her staff to be the epitome of such an organization. Main Street Community Center is truly at the top of the many organizations that make the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon area such a special place to live for our active senior citizens. We are delighted to have
BELLEVILLE - The Home Builders and Remodelers Metro East Association (HBRMEA) is gearing up for their Home Expo in March. On March 7, 8 and 9, 2025, the HBRMEA will host their annual expo with over 150 vendors at the Belle Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville. Consumers are invited to attend to learn more about local products and services that can help them as they build or remodel their homes. The organization expects over 10,000 attendees during the three-day event. “We’ve got experts that are going to be on hand,” said Shannon Stelling with HBRMEA. “If you’re thinking about doing anything to your home, it’s a great environment to come have conversations. Talk to all these experts in all the different areas. You might find somebody that you want to work with or they might help you with a project that you’re doing on your own.” The expo is free to attend. The organization plans to give away over $20,000 in prizes, with drawings
GRANITE CITY - A pedestrian was struck by a freight train early Sunday morning, Jan. 26, 2025, in Granite City address resulting in serious injuries. The incident occurred at the crossing of Maryville Road and Namoeki Road in Granite City. The emergency call came in around 6 a.m. According to scanner traffic, emergency responders received reports that a conductor reported a female pedestrian jumped in front of the train as it approached the crossing. The Illinois State Police, along with the Mitchell Fire Department and Railroad Police, were dispatched to the scene. The victim sustained serious injuries and was initially assessed for transport via helicopter. However, she was ultimately transported by ambulance for medical treatment to save time because a helicopter was not available in the region. Further details regarding her condition have not been disclosed. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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David Einig, 68, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 6, 2024, in Azeitão, Portugal. The son of Richard (Dick) Einig and Jocelyn (Joey) Einig, David leaves sisters Kim May, Elizabeth Ketcher, Anne Toppen, and nieces and nephews Ben,…
Tue., Jan. 21, 2023. Visitation Fri., 1/31, 5-7:30 at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd, 63122. Funeral Mass, Sat. 2/1, 10 a.m., at Our Lady of the Pillar, 401 S. Lindbergh, 63131, Interment, Resurrection. See Boppchapel.com for full obit.
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