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ALTON - Denise Sparks believes she has “the best spot” to watch the Alton Halloween Parade. Located at 2201 E. Broadway in Alton, Sparks Junk Removal and Hauling is known for helping the community clean up. But on Oct. 31, 2025, Sparks and her friends and family were taking the evening off to relax and watch the parade from the business’s parking lot. “This is a no-brainer,” Sparks said. “We’ve invited some friends and family down, and we’re

EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Halloween Parade Friday evening, Oct. 31, 2025, drawing families and children eager to celebrate the holiday with festive floats and candy. The parade began promptly at 6:30 p.m. at Lincoln Middle School in Edwardsville. Participants traveled east along St. Louis Street, turned onto Vandalia Street, and proceeded north on Main Street, passing the Wildey Theater. Attendees praised the float presentations

ALTON - The Alton Halloween Parade always features several Jeep groups, but Shannon Schneider says Riverbend Jeeps is about much more than a parade. On Oct. 31, 2025, the Riverbend Jeeps club was preparing to show off ten Jeeps in the parade. President Schneider explained that while all of the members enjoy participating in parades or taking drives together, they do a lot to help the community, too. “We’re a non-for-profit organization,” she said. As part of their mission

ALTON – After multiple undercover drug buys by Alton Police, a Godfrey man has been charged along with his sister and girlfriend with possession of a stolen firearm and over 300 grams of cocaine among other charges. Mintai A. Bedford, 39, of Godfrey, was charged on Oct. 31, 2025 with one count each of possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender, armed violence, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, (each Class X felonies), and unlawful possession of a stolen

The Trump administration will provide partial food stamp benefits this month as the government shutdown approaches a record length, officials told a federal judge Monday. The administration indicated it will not tap other funds to fill the gap, meaning the more than 40 million people enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are set to [...]

A winning scratch-off ticket for $1 million was sold in the St. Louis Metro area recently.

STAUNTON – Madison Communications is proud to announce that Bryan Huffstutler has been named the World Champion at the 2025 SCTE Broadband Championship, held during TechExpo25 in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), the Broadband Championship is the industry’s premier competition recognizing excellence in broadband technology and technical skills. This year’s event brought together 28 top competitors from SCTE chapters around the

ALTON - A special group of dancers were ready to take the streets by storm at the Alton Halloween Parade. On Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, dancers from King Khi’s Royal Court gathered in downtown Alton for their debut in the Alton Halloween Parade. Dressed like the character Wednesday Addams, the young girls showed off their costumes and their dance moves along the parade route. “We do a lot, and everything is about the kids, just giving them opportunities that they don’t necessarily

To say the irony was lost on them would be to assume they ever thought some irony might exist. DC resident Sam O’Hara came across a bunch of out-of-state National Guard troops and put his own spin on their Trump-enabled interloping. As he followed the troops through the neighborhood, O’Hara engaged in protected expression — […]

ALTON — George Berry, a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1974, is being recognized for his military service. Berry held the rank of Staff Sergeant during his time in the armed forces. Berry, a native of Alton, served during the Vietnam War. His service period spanned seven years, reflecting a significant commitment to his country. Janet Berry, his wife, submitted a message expressing her desire for George Berry to be included in local contributions honoring

STAUNTON — Jeb A. Curtis, 19, of Livingston, was charged with a class 3 felony attempted burglary for allegedly trying to enter a city-owned building on October 12, 2025, with the intent to commit theft, according to charging documents. The Staunton Police Department filed the charges on October 20. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

A popular roller coaster at the Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, Missouri, reopened last week after it was temporary shut down to address an issue with its lap belts.

ALTON - The Board of Directors of the Oasis Women’s Center is pleased to name Jenna Giess as its new Executive Director after the sudden passing of longtime Executive Director Margarette Trushel. Giess, who will soon begin transition into her role, will begin working full-time as Executive Director starting January 1, 2026. Giess is returning to her hometown of Alton after sixteen years in the Kansas City area, where she was the Executive Director of Hope Haven of Cass County, a domestic

High Ridge, Mo. — HJ Enterprises has officially broken ground on a major expansion project in Jefferson County, marking a significant investment in the region’s manufacturing and logistics strength. The project will add more than 80,000 square feet to the company’s existing facility in High Ridge, MO located off Highway PP just west of State Route 30. Once complete, the […]

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PIKE COUNTY, Mo. - The Missouri State Highway Patrol is responding to a crash Monday morning that involved a trailer of piglets. According to officials, there was a rollover tractor trailer crash on Highway E near Road 54 in Pike County. The driver was uninjured in the crash, but the status of the piglets is [...]

Sting has announced a 2026 leg of his Sting 3.0 tour. The newly added dates run from May 9 in Durant, Oklahoma, to May 25 in Richmond, Virginia. Members of the…

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