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EDWARDSVILLE – Alex Fox, the new interim principal of Edwardsville High School, joined other school officials outside the school to greet students on their first official day on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. The greeting by administrators and teaching staff was aimed to set a positive tone for the upcoming academic year. Fox expressed enthusiasm about the student body, stating, "These kids are probably the best overall student body in the state of Illinois. If you don’t think that way, just look at our overall high-level academic performances, our performing arts kids, athletes, and regular general students." The interim principal highlighted the importance of all students, including those who may feel undervalued, and said some of those people set the tone for the rest of the students and are as critical to the success of the school as anyone else. The first day was marked by excitement and optimism from both students and staff. "Seeing the smiles and waves is wonderful,

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BELLEVILLE – A bobcat sighting in Brookhill Estates, near Green Mount Road in Belleville, has garnered significant attention this past weekend. The wildcat was first spotted on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, when a person let a dog out in the backyard. Brookhill Estates, located just east of Green Mount Road and north of Illinois 177 in Belleville, is bordered by agricultural land to the south and east, and a thick wood line to the north and west. The area’s proximity to both natural and residential spaces makes it a conducive environment for wildlife sightings. Don Schachner, an Illinois conservation officer, verified that the animal in question from a photo submitted to him was indeed a bobcat. “Bobcats are far more common than people realize,” Schachner explained. “They are more secretive than most animals and could live in an area without being noticed.” Schachner noted that bobcats typically appear larger than they are due to their long legs and

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JERSEYVILLE - Following a benefit for 14-year-old Hayden Eberlin Brown , his family could not be more thankful for the community’s support. They’re asking for help to raise $3,000 more. The money donated by the community will go toward the purchase of a van with a lift so Hayden’s mother can transport him to appointments. Hayden was diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a terminal disease with progressive neurological decline. As he nears the end of his life, his family hopes the money will help them pay for Hayden’s care, comfort and funeral expenses. “It’s so that he’s comfortable. The poor thing. I can’t imagine living like he’s living, you know?” said Tammy Schaaf, Hayden’s aunt, who organized the benefit and GoFundMe . “He did laugh the other day, and we did get it on video. That’s the first time in, oh my gosh, I couldn’t tell you how long. He had a big old smile and he

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ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School students and teachers are gearing up for another great year as they returned to school on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2024. Principal Tim Harmon expressed his excitement for the upcoming school year. He noted that he is especially looking forward to welcoming the seniors and freshmen, and he can’t wait to start the year on a positive note. “I am just extremely excited for the incoming freshman class to get to be part of the Marquette family and, I’ll say, even more excited for the seniors,” Harmon said. “It’s hard to be more excited than I am for the freshmen, but I’m more excited even for the seniors that they’re getting to enjoy their last year of four years at Marquette and getting to enjoy being part of our family, but then also getting ready to go out into the big grand world of college or the military or the workforce. I’m just really excited. I feel like there’s a lot of joy and anxiou

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“In layman’s terms, we’re developing better ways to remove contaminants such as nanoplastics from water," Mizzou doctorate student Piyuni Ishtaweera said.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges against Christopher Woodard, 40, of Florissant, Missouri, for endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful use of a weapon. Woodard, who resides on the 2300 block of Battlefield Drive, is being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond. According to the probable cause statement, police responded to a call regarding a child overdose at approximately 8 p.m. on August 13, 2024, at Woodard’s residence. Upon arrival, officers found a 1-year-old child exhibiting signs of an overdose. In a post-Miranda interview, Woodard admitted to using methamphetamine with his wife in their bedroom before placing the child in the same bed. Further investigation revealed a jar containing a crystal-like substance in the bedroom, which Woodard identified as methamphetamine. The child subsequently tested positive for methamphetamine. Officers also observed a black .45 caliber

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ALTON - After another successful Rock the Hops festival in downtown Alton, organizer Hope Mader is reflecting on the arts and music scene she wants to see in the Riverbend. On Aug. 10, 2024, hundreds of people flooded Bossanova Martini Lounge, Old Bakery Beer Co., The Conservatory, Flock Food Truck Park and Bar, and Ragin’ Cajun Piano Bar for a day of live music and craft beers. Twenty-seven bands and over 40 styles of craft beer were available, and Mader said the day went “very well.” “Our mission is to uplift, engage and encourage local creative culture and to help music and art and culture become active and honored participants in our community,” she said. “Here are the musicians. Here are the artists who live and work and create here. They have something to say. They have something to show us. It’s just a way to give them our full attention.” Mader thanked Lauren Pattan with Old Bakery Beer Co. for her help in developing the

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ALTON - Senior Services Plus, Inc., located at 2603 N. Rodgers Ave. in Alton, IL will be hosting a lunch and presentation entitled Public Safety, sponsored by AARP IL on Friday, August 30th, 2024 from 12-1 p.m. in the School House Grill. During this presentation, officers from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department and the Alton Police Department will discuss public safety concerning older adults, including the measures and conditions that ensure their well-being and protection from harm, both in public spaces and within their homes and will cover a variety of factors, including physical safety, emotional security, and access to essential services. Doors open for check-in at 11 a.m., lunch is served at 11:45 a.m., and the presentation begins at 12 p.m. This lunch and presentation is free and open to the public, but space is limited. To reserve your seat, please call Leslie, SSP’s Marketing and Development Coordinator at 618-465-3298 ext. 123. About SENIOR SERVICES

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ALTON - The rain couldn’t dampen the excitement of students and teachers at Alton Community Unit School District #11 as they returned to school on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. At Alton High School, Eunice Smith Elementary School, and the other schools in the district, teachers and staff members were eager to welcome students back from summer vacation. Stacie Franke, the new principal at Alton High School, noted that the staff has been busy over the summer and can’t wait to begin the school year on a positive note. “We look forward to a year full of possibilities and success,” she said. “The administrative team and faculty have worked diligently over the summer to enhance instructional practices, ensure safety, and foster a culture of belonging for our staff and students. The administrative team analyzed data from the previous year, focusing on academics, discipline, attendance, well-being, teacher-student relationships, and other metrics. This analysis

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August’s Trailnet Champions are our generous Peloton Society members, whose leadership investments fuel Trailnet’s mission for safer streets. Nancy and Dick Arnoldy Debbi and Doug Audiffred Ellen Shapiro and Gerald Axelbaum David D. …

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August 15th is a date that has witnessed some of the most profound and far-reaching events in human history. 79 AD: The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius One of the most catastrophic events in ancient history occurred on August 15, 79 AD, when Mount Vesuvius erupted, obliterating the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The eruption released a lethal cloud of stones, ashes, and fumes, burying the cities under meters of volcanic material and killing thousands. The suddenness of the disaster was so great that many residents were unable to flee, resulting in remarkably well-preserved ruins that give us a unique glimpse into Roman life. 1969: Woodstock Music Festival Begins The iconic Woodstock Music & Art Fair, often simply referred to as Woodstock, began on August 15, 1969. Held on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York, the festival became a cultural landmark of the 1960s counterculture. Featuring performances by legendary artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and The Who, Woodstoc

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The selected companies get business development classes, networking opportunities, $5,000 in equity-free funding and an in-store product trial at Schnucks.

As students head back to school, more people are testing positive, ending up in emergency rooms and getting hospitalized with the virus, the CDC reports.

President Biden is expected to sign a proclamation designating a national monument in Springfield, Illinois.

Poet Carl Phillips taught at Washington University for 30 years before winning the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry last year. He retired at the end of the school year. His new collection is out now. It’s called “Scattered Snows, to the North” and it includes poems about memory, sex and the natural world. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin asked Phillips how his prestigious award affected his writing.

Arnold officials have said a large section of Water Tower Place will need to be acquired to build the road.

WASHINGTON — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has agreed to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News. In a statement, CBS News said it reached out to both presidential campaigns, but it’s unclear if the Republican vice presidential candidate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, will participate in the debate in New York City. During […]

Bob Wallace, who's to be paid $25,000 a month, according to a contract released to the Business Journal, anticipates staying til Nov. 30.