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Local Authorities Respond To Vehicle-School Bus Accident In Godfrey

9 months 2 weeks ago
GODFREY — A traffic crash involving a school bus and a passenger vehicle occurred on Wednesday morning, April 2, 2025, at the Seiler Road and Humbert Road intersection in Godfrey, prompting a response from local emergency services. At approximately 7:47 a.m. on Wednesday, deputies from the Madison County Sheriff's Office and members of the Godfrey Fire Department responded to the scene. According to Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos Pulido, preliminary investigations indicated that a vehicle was attempting to turn left onto Humbert Road from Seiler Road after stopping at a stop sign when it collided with the passenger side of a northbound school bus that had the right of way. Pulido said the incident resulted in moderate damage to both vehicles. He also reported minor injuries in the accident, although specific details regarding the individuals involved were not disclosed. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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Tornado Rips Into Washington County, Mo. As Area Braces For 5 Inches Of Rainfall Into Weekend

9 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - A confirmed tornado touched down in Washington County, Mo., on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, prompting reports of damage in the area, the National Weather Service in St. Louis said. The tornado, part of a severe weather system affecting the region, was reported in the afternoon, coinciding with heavy rain forecasted for St. Louis and surrounding areas. Meteorologist Patrick Walsh noted that flash flooding is not anticipated on Wednesday. He warned, however, that drainage issues may arise as a result of the excessive rain. From Thursday to Saturday, Walsh said totals reaching up to five inches are predicted in the St. Louis region. "We don't expect any flash flooding," Walsh said, but added, "If you can't tell water is a little bit on a curve, don't drive on it." Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay informed and exercise caution as they navigate potentially hazardous conditions.

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OSF Saint Anthony's Celebrates A Century Of Caring and Compassion In 2025

9 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON – On December 28, 1923, five Sisters arrived in St. Louis, MO, from Germany with the intention to open a hospital. It is said those early Sisters, the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, brought only themselves, a bag of oranges and a lot of determination — determination to make Christ’s merciful love more visible. They would succeed in their goal. The next year negotiations began for the Sisters to purchase Nazareth Home, a residence for the elderly, in Alton, IL. On April 1, 1925, the Sisters moved to Alton, thus establishing the first Thuiner Franciscan house in the United States, renamed Saint Anthony’s Infirmary - an early iteration of what is now OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center. OSF Saint Anthony’s is celebrating 100 years in 2025, and despite the hospital’s growth over a century’s worth of technological and societal advances, Sister M. Beata Ziegler, F.S.G.M., Vice President of Operations

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