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Roxana High School Hosts Competitive Triangular Wrestling Match

11 months 3 weeks ago
ROXANA, — In a triangular wrestling match held Thursday night at Roxana High School, teams from East Alton-Wood River (EAWR), Mascoutah, and Roxana faced off in a series of competitive bouts, with injuries impacting the performance of some wrestlers. In the opening match, EAWR took on Mascoutah, where EAWR managed to secure only two victories out of 13 matches. Tyler Adams won a closely contested match in the 144-pound weight class, finishing with a score of 10-7. Drake Champlin also recorded a win for EAWR, securing a pinfall in the 215-pound weight class. However, the majority of Mascoutah's victories came from forfeits, as EAWR was unable to field a complete team due to injuries. The final score for the match was 70-9 in favor of Mascoutah. Roxana then faced Mascoutah in the second match of the evening. Roxana's wrestlers performed strongly, with Lyndon Thies winning by pinfall in the 175-pound class. Cy Courtney (285 pounds), Ari Walker (120 pounds), and Lleyton Cobine also

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Man Shot in Walnut Park neighborhood

11 months 3 weeks ago

On January 24, District 6 officers responded to a shooting in the 5700 block of Era, just before 7:30 a.m. Officers located a 33-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to his right arm and abdomen. The 33-year-old man told officers he was walking in the street near the above location. Suddenly, a man wearing a […]

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Haine Announces Maximum Five-Year Prison Sentence For Man Who Attacked Librarian

11 months 3 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced today that a man who attacked a librarian has been convicted and sentenced to the maximum term of five years in prison. Terrell E. Porter, 46, of Alton received the sentence after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery. The charge, a Class 3 felony, carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Porter pleaded guilty to punching a librarian at Hayner Public Library in Alton on Oct. 10, 2024. Porter was taken into custody near the library by Alton Police Department officers who responded to a report of a librarian being punched. There was no known motive for the attack. Porter had been the subject of recent misdemeanor complaints in the area for disorderly conduct and trespassing. He has previous felony convictions for drug offenses in 2003, 2009 and 2022, as well as damaging government property in 2024 and violating an order of protection in 2024. “This was an unprovoked attack on

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Lauren Wilson: Deputy Clerk of Alton Runs for City Clerk Role

11 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON — Lauren Wilson, the current Deputy Clerk of Alton, is officially running for City Clerk in the upcoming Consolidated Election on April 1st . With nearly four years of experience in the clerk’s office, Wilson has already proven her dedication to the role, having stepped up as acting Clerk for over two years when needed. “I don’t see myself as a politician — I’m a public servant,” Wilson shared during her appearance on Our Daily Show . “This job is about working for the people, and that’s what I’ve always strived to do.” Wilson described the clerk’s office as the backbone of city government, where all municipal business begins. From managing vital records to preparing resolutions and preserving decades of city history, she emphasized the importance of efficiency and accessibility in the office. “All business flows through the clerk’s office, whether it’s handling contracts or connecting

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