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B-25 Mitchell Makes First Appearance Over Alton Memorial Day Parade

17 hours 42 minutes ago
ALTON - A World War II-era B-25 Mitchell bomber flown by pilots Mike Marino and Charlie Bramstedt passed over the Alton Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2026, marked what organizers said was the first time a B-25 had appeared over the event. The flyover featured a North American B-25 Mitchell, a twin-engine American medium bomber produced during World War II and named after airpower pioneer Gen. Billy Mitchell. The aircraft served in every theater of the war and is known for its

Alton Honors State Sprint Champion Rayna Raglin At Memorial Day Parade

18 hours 8 minutes ago
ALTON — Rayna Raglin, an Alton senior who won state titles in the 100-meter and 200-meter races, was celebrated Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Alton Memorial Day Parade. Raglin was smiling throughout the parade, with thousands in attendance in Alton. The recognition came two days after she won the 100 and 200 meters and placed eighth in the 400 at the IHSA Class 3A Girls State Track and Field Meet on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field in Charleston.

New Participants Join Alton's Longrunning Memorial Day Parade

18 hours 10 minutes ago
ALTON — The 159th consecutive Alton Memorial Day Parade drew an estimated 60 to 70 entries Monday, May 25, 2026, with organizers highlighting a first-time flyover, returning longtime groups, and several new entrants as standout features of this year's event. “It was a great parade,” Steve Schwartz, a spokesperson for the Memorial Day Parade, said. Schwartz said the commemorative flyover was a first for the parade and one of the day’s most notable moments. He identified

EHS Orchestra Students Perform With Edwardsville Symphony Sunday Evening, May 24, 2026

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EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School orchestra students and Orchestra Director Victoria Voumard performed Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the Edwardsville Symphony Side-By-Side Concert on the Stage by the Downtown Edwardsville Library in Edwardsville. Voumard said the concert featured Edwardsville High School students performing alongside the Edwardsville Symphony. Voumard said the students and director delivered “a sensational performance” during the event Sunday night. The