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Elysian Gallery Hosts Eagle Ice Fest Fun

10 months ago
ALTON - Community members have a unique opportunity to see award-winning photography at Elysian Gallery this weekend. Like many small businesses in the downtown Alton shopping district, Elysian Gallery has created a special experience for the 17th annual Alton Eagle Ice Festival . Throughout Friday, Jan. 2, and Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, community members can stop by the gallery located in Mineral Springs Mall to see photos by nature photographer Lonnie Gatlin. Gatlin has over 30 years

Granite City Man, Area Woman Charged After Alleged Stabbing Incidents

10 months ago
COLLINSVILLE/GRANITE CITY – Collinsville and Granite City Police have filed felony charges against two after separate incidents of stabbing on the same day. Audrie B. Lively, 19, listed as homeless out of Collinsville, was charged with a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery on Dec. 29, 2025. She allegedly stabbed another individual in the chest with a knife on Dec. 25, 2025. A petition to deny her pretrial release from custody was filed by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s

RiverBender, Raging Rivers and Shivers Announce Winners of Holiday Lights Contest

10 months ago
RIVERBEND - RiverBender.com , Raging Rivers WaterPark and Shivers Frozen Custard thank all who participated in their annual Holiday Lights Contest and congratulate the three winners. “We’re so proud of our community for showing up and celebrating the holidays with us,” said RiverBender.com owner John Hentrich. “We wanted to spread holiday cheer, and our readers absolutely shared the spirit.” Throughout the month of December, Riverbend residents

New Year's Eve Traditions: Historical Roots and Global Celebrations

10 months ago
What if the way we ring in the New Year is more than just a party? Every year, billions of people around the world participate in rituals that trace back thousands of years, embodying hopes, fears, and cultural identities. New Year's Eve traditions are not merely festive customs but living links to humanity’s shared history and diverse expressions of renewal. The Historical Roots of New Year's Celebrations The concept of marking the passage of time is as old as civilization itself. Ancient