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J.F. Ahern Ranks 78th on ENR 600 Specialty List

11 months 4 weeks ago

J. F. Ahern Co. (Ahern) — a mechanical and fire-protection contractor founded in 1880 — has been ranked 78th on the 2025 Engineering News‑Record (ENR) “Top 600 Specialty Contractors” list, based on sales revenue. The company also placed 3rd among the “Top 20 Firms in Fire Protection & Sprinklers,” 8th in “Top 20 Firms in […]

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Tom Finan

Fundraiser Launch Supports Riverbend Rescue's Holiday Gift Drive

11 months 4 weeks ago
ALTON — To mark the third anniversary of Nourished Revival, organizer Abigail Parker has launched a fundraiser in partnership with Riverbend Rescue, a local nonprofit serving families and children in the Riverbend area for the past two years. The campaign aims to provide personalized Christmas gifts to children attending schools in the Alton, Wood River/Hartford, and Roxana districts. Riverbend Rescue works directly with schools to identify each child's specific holiday wishes, ensuring

Coffee Concert

11 months 4 weeks ago

Indulge in a melodic journey through the timeless classics of the Great American Songbook with Coffee Concerts @ KPAC. Sip unlimited cups of your favorite brew as we transport you […]

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Myranda Levins

First and Last Bakery, LLC, Recalls First and Last Brand Tomato Sauce Product

11 months 4 weeks ago
First and Last Bakery, LLC of Hartford, CT, is recalling the following products due to a possible health risk identified by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. First and Last Original Marinara Sauce, Tomato & Basil First and Last Original Traditional Pasta Sauce, Meat Flavored First and Last Original Puttanesca Sauce, Mildly Hot & Spicy The products were distributed in Connecticut and Massachusetts through Big Y and Stop & Shop retail stores, starting on September 22, 2025,

$400,000 Agreement Approved For Future Wood River Heaterz Location

11 months 4 weeks ago
WOOD RIVER – Wood River is one step closer to welcoming a Heaterz Chicken location after City Council members voted 4-1 to approve a $400,000 TIF agreement for the project. The proposed location at 316 E. Ferguson Ave. will feature a two-lane drive-thru and small indoor and outdoor seating areas, along with a “food truck hub,” according to an application for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance submitted by Heaterz Wood River LLC Owner Dan King. Councilman Bill Dettmer

John Bender Drywall Promotes Guy Herriman Jr. to Director of Operations

11 months 4 weeks ago

John Bender Drywall has announced the promotion of Guy Herriman Jr. to Director of Operations, recognizing his outstanding leadership and decades of service to the company. Herriman joined the firm in 1998 and has since become a cornerstone of its success, helping to guide projects and teams with professionalism, integrity, and respect. His steady leadership […]

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Tom Finan

Coast Guard Commander David Pizzurro Retires After 25 Years

11 months 4 weeks ago
ALTON - David C. Pizzurro, a commander in the U.S. Coast Guard, retired in the summer of 2025 after 25 years of service, according to a tribute submitted by his mother, Janet Beneze Filberth. Pizzurro, who was raised in Alton and later lived in Lake Lotawana, Mo., dedicated his career to the Coast Guard, serving in Hawaii, Alaska, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Filberth highlighted Pizzurro’s commitment to his country, faith, and family, noting that he was an excellent student who earned