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STL woman sued for scamming Nigerian man out of $147K car

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Nigerian man filed a lawsuit against a St. Louis County woman last week for allegedly selling him a car for $147,000 but never delivering it. According to court records, plaintiff Briggs Egharevba inquired through Instagram about purchasing a newer model Lexus LX 600 with Adesuwa Renee Ogiozee in October [...]
Megan Mueller

Railroad crossing on Illinois Route 157 to close

1 year ago
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Norfolk Southern railroad on Illinois 157 between Illinois 13 and Chase Lane in St. Clair County will require a full closure beginning, weather permitting, Monday, Oct. 27.
From staff reports

Local Production Company Brings Magic to Small Towns: Show Planned for Roxana

1 year ago
ROXANA - Local audiences can enjoy world-class magic on small town stages through Wonderment Academy and Four Magic Productions. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, you’re invited to The Nazarene Community Theater in Roxana for a show filled with “magic, mirth and mystery.” Tony Loving, a magician and owner of Four Magic Productions, looks forward to sharing the stage with his fellow magicians and bringing a ton of fun to the Riverbend region. “There’s a lot more to magic than just pulling rabbits out of hats,” Loving said. During the Oct. 25 show, audience members will enjoy magic by Professor Longhair, John Johnson, Josh Weldner, Steve Zuehlke, and Professor Enigmata. It costs $20 if you buy tickets online , or you can buy them at the door for $25. Four Magic Productions will also perform on Dec. 12 and 13, 2025, at Alton Little Theater in Alton, and they have an adults-only show scheduled for Oct. 31, 2025, at The Venue on Main

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East Alton and Alton Police Arrest Four For Trespassing

1 year ago
EAST ALTON/ALTON — Four individuals were arrested and cited for trespassing near the Bearing Headquarters on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, according to local law enforcement officials. The incident took place in the 3600 block of East Broadway in Alton, close to the border with East Alton. East Alton Police and Alton Police collaborated on the operation. "One of those taken into custody had a warrant," East Alton Police Chief Scot Golike said. He noted that the joint effort follows a similar operation the previous day, during which two subjects were arrested on felony charges. "The Alton Police Department and East Alton Police Department both worked on that situation together, too," Golike added. No further details about the individuals involved or the circumstances leading to the arrests were released. Authorities continue to monitor the area.

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Man killed after shot by brother in St. Louis County: Records

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - One man has been charged after allegedly shooting and killing his brother Monday. According to records, Brion Carter was in an argument with his brother, Branden, that became physical. Brion told his brother to "come outside and handle it," court documents say, as he had an AR pistol in front [...]
Megan Mueller

Glen-Ed Food Pantry Ramps Up Service As SNAP Benefit Disruptions and Holidays Increase Local Need

1 year ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Glen-Ed Food Pantry is preparing for a surge in demand as many local families may experience disruptions to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning in November. The potential interruption is tied to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has delayed funding for SNAP, as well as new rule changes that make it more difficult for some individuals to qualify or remain eligible for benefits. “These changes couldn’t come at a more difficult time,” said Jane Ahasay, executive director of the Glen-Ed Food Pantry. “As families head into the holiday season, already a period of increased financial stress, many are facing uncertainty about how they’ll afford groceries. We’re doing everything we can to ensure no one in our community goes hungry.” The pantry expects to see a significant rise in both existing and new clients as a result of these federal changes. Current SNAP recipients may experience

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