GODFREY - Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos Pulido addressed the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council this past week at the Godfrey Meat Market, discussing the role and operations of the sheriff's office in the region. Pulido's presentation was aimed at informing local business leaders about law enforcement coverage in the region and the sheriff's office's collaboration with the Alton Police Department and other area departments. Prior to his position with the Madison County Sheriff's Office, Pulido was the Alton Police Chief and he has years of experience in law enforcement. Pulido emphasized the expansive jurisdiction of the Madison County Sheriff's Office, noting that the county encompasses nearly 700 square miles and has a population of approximately 260,000 residents. "I frequently say our deputies do also cover unincorporated areas of Madison County, which can be pretty far," he said, highlighting the challenges of law enforcement in both urban and rural settings. Th
EDWARDSVILLE — Bryce Andrews was found guilty of all eight charges related to the homicides of his adoptive father and husband, with a judge determining that he suffers from mental illness. The ruling was made by Judge Neil Schroeder on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, following a trial that centered on the events of February 1, 2021, when Robert “Bob” Andrews and Leonard “Jim” Ebrey were killed at their residence in Godfrey. Andrews faced serious charges, including four counts of First Degree Murder, one count of Aggravated Arson, one count of Offenses Related to Motor Vehicle, and two counts of Concealment of a Homicidal Death. Despite the judge's acknowledgment of Andrews' mental health issues, Madison County State Attorney Tom Haine said that this finding would not affect the sentencing. Bryce Andrews will be sentenced later. He faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison, due to being convicted of murdering two victims. Madison County Assistant State
"Every question we have asked has been answered honestly," said Dale Shuter, a longtime shelter volunteer who has previously criticized county operations.
Letter To The Editor: In light of the current request by Mr Dettmers I would like to make a statement. As Mayor of the City of Wood River I believe it is fiscally irresponsible to pursue a Forensic Audit and independent investigation of our accounting and TIF program. We have many safeguards in place as well as yearly audits from reputable accounting firms that keep our accounts current and running efficiently. I am highly offended that Mr. Dettmers continues with his actions, due to a vendetta against the City and the City Manager. Mr. Dettmers continues to cost our taxpayers thousands of dollars through frivolous calls to our city attorney, day of demands for information from department heads and continues to cause chaos to the work environment at City Hall while our dedicated city employees try to efficiently do their jobs. I would also like to point out that we have a forensic auditor on our City Council, Jeremy Plank. If I had any issue about accounting I would speak with
ALTON – As the Mayor of the City of Alton I feel compelled to express my thoughts regarding the proposed Lovejoy Housing Development, which has sparked passionate debate within our community. In recent discussions, my opponents, Aldermen Strebel and Brant Walker, have firmly opposed this development, a stance they are entitled to take. However, their approach fails to consider the broader implications for our community’s future. It is my unwavering duty to prioritize the long-term revitalization of our neighborhoods, particularly the Broadway corridor and Downtown. Unfortunately, the opposition seems focused on using this housing development as a political tool rather than recognizing its potential benefits to our residents. Tonight’s Committee of the Whole meeting will feature an important presentation by McCormack and Baron and eventually voted on by the council members. Furthermore, the subject resolution is not an endorsement of the project by my administration.
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Criminal Justice program is hosting an open house event for potential students in honor of National Criminal Justice Month next March. “It’s the perfect time to learn about careers in this dynamic field,” said Program Coordinator Jessica Noble. The event will run from 5-6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 6, in Haskell Hall, where the program is located. Visitors can stop by on their own schedule to check out information about the program, take tours of the facilities, ask questions about potential career paths, interact with exhibits and pick up free L&C swag, while supplies last. Students graduating from Lewis and Clark’s Criminal Justice program can pursue careers in a wide variety of fields, including law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, court administration, private security, and more. “Criminal Justice careers allow students to serve their communities and make a positive impact o
The city of St. Louis is requesting bids for a general contractor to complete the repairs at 4067 St. Louis Ave., once home to Sara Lou Café in the north side’s The Greater Ville neighborhood.
ALTON - OSF St. Anthony’s Psychological Services department will offer a new therapy group for individuals living with chronic illnesses. Starting on Feb. 26, 2025, the group will meet every Wednesday from 10:30–11:30 a.m. on the third floor of the hospital in the Psychological Services meeting room. Lea Anne Varble, LCSW, shared that the therapist-led group aims to provide support for people and their loved ones. “In a group setting, such as the chronic illness group, they will be able to hear and see what other people are doing,” Varble explained. “That helps you not to feel so alone, because the isolation is an issue for folks with chronic illnesses.” Varble noted that the chronic illness group is different from a typical support group because each session is led by a licensed therapist. The therapist will guide the group through coping strategies and conversations about their challenges and achievements. “Our groups are therapy
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A former deputy of the City of St. Louis Sheriff's Office has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Alfred Montgomery on Monday, alleging the sheriff made false statements about the deputy's termination online.
Blithely ignoring decades of jurisprudence, Mississippi Chancery Judge Crystal Wise Martin issued a temporary restraining order directing a small local paper, the Clarksdale Press Register to remove an op-ed that criticized the city for holding a meeting that was supposed to public without notifying the public about the upcoming meeting. This order was crafted and […]
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