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BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School teacher Charlie Brown loves songwriting almost as much as he loves his students. It was an obvious decision to write a song for them. Brown is currently working on his sixth album, with plans to record in the next year or so. The album is slowly taking shape, and it revolves around his teaching and the students who have inspired him as a singer, songwriter and human being. “It’s just cool to involve the community and the kids that I teach,” he said. “It’s just been a blast.” Brown has released one song already, and it might be one of the most personal pieces he’s ever written. “Parking Lot Prayers” details the prayer he says every morning for his students before he begins his day as the culinary arts teacher at CMHS. But it wasn’t enough to be inspired by his students; Brown decided he needed them to be involved. He found “the best singers in the school” to sing

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About 28 St. Louis Public Schools buildings have been evaluated for electrical problems, blown-out windows or severe roof damage.

GODFREY - An 85-year-old man - Morris E. Gross - died, and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Airport Road in Godfrey over the Memorial Day weekend. The collision occurred at approximately 5:24 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, near the 1100 block of Airport Road in Godfrey. Gross was a passenger in a classic Corvette involved in the crash. Godfrey Fire Protection District first responders performed CPR on Gross at the scene, fire officials said. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. Authorities have not released additional details about the other vehicle or the condition of its occupants.

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JERSEYVILLE - Jersey High School’s softball team secured a spot in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Regional Championship after a commanding 7-0 victory over Jacksonville on Wednesday, May 8, 2025. Freshman pitcher Paxton Weirich played a pivotal role in the win by throwing a no-hitter and setting a new school record with 18 strikeouts. Weirich is a Sparklight Female Athlete of the Month for the Panthers. Weirich, a left-handed pitcher and first baseman, has been a key contributor for Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100’s softball program. She has excelled both as a starter and a relief pitcher, leading the team with strikeouts on the season. Jersey head girls softball coach Chelsey Crnokrak said: "Paxton has found success coming to the mound in relief and also starting games. Paxton leads the team in strikeouts and is also an offensive threat at the plate, batting in the cleanup position."

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From Leader Publications:  Renovations to the De Soto Junior High and De Soto High schools are expected to begin next month, paving the way for the district to move sixth graders from the two elementary schools to the Junior High and some special education classrooms to the High School. Those renovations will cost $487,081, according […]

The critics are out there, saying things like “Techdirt is alarmist!” and “Trump stuff is normal!” and “Tim Cushing’s posts have too many typos!” Well, here’s some news for the haters: everything I said a month ago is actually true, except now it has the weight of the gold standard of identification dragging it down, […]

GODFREY – A Godfrey resident has been charged and released from custody after carrying a loaded firearm in Glazebrook Park. Peyton R. Pehrson, 26, of Godfrey, was charged on May 20, 2025 with a Class 3 felony count of unlawful use of a weapon and a Class 4 felony count of aggravated unlawful possession of weapons. On May 19, 2025, Pehrson allegedly knowingly carried a concealed Cranik 9mm handgun on his person “while he was at a public park,” Glazebrook Park in Godfrey. The firearm was “uncased, loaded, and immediately accessible at the time of the offense,” according to court documents. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s office filed a petition to deny Pehrson’s pretrial release in this case. According to the petition, the incident unfolded after officers “responded to a report of someone acting belligerent in the roadway, flashing a firearm.” “Witnesses reported that the suspect fled through Glazebrook Park,

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A fire overnight damaged the historic Lyle Mansion in Carondelet Park. Built in 1842, it’s considered one of St. Louis’ oldest surviving frame buildings.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Three Fairview Heights police officers were shot and injured during a confrontation with a suspect on May 17, 2025. Two of the officers continue to recover after treatment. One of the officers, Molly Muennich, was shot in the face, while Herminio Raimundi was shot in the arm. Officer Andrew Ward was shot in the chest, but thankfully a bullet-resistant vest prevented serious injury and he was treated and released. The Fairview Heights mayor and police chief both spoke this week, providing an update on the situation. The two were both thankful for their enormous support the Fairview Heights Police has received since the incident not only from citizens in the community, but nationwide. At approximately 9:44 p.m. on May 17, 2025, Fairview Heights police responded to a call reporting a suspicious individual near a residence. Upon arrival, officers encountered 22-year-old Elijah Thompson of Belleville, who opened fire, striking three officers. Thompson was

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On This Day, May 29, 1971 ...The Rolling Stones hit #1 with "Brown Sugar," the opening track and lead single from their ninth studio album, Sticky Fingers.The tune, written by…

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Neighbors said they heard a loud boom and then saw smoke coming from the home. The man's young son notified a neighbor of the dire emergency.

City officials confirmed the proposed buyouts. They also blasted the handling of the contamination investigation, saying it has created mistrust in residents.

EDWARDSVILLE - Ark Animal Hospital has been keeping pets healthy for over a decade. Located at 6718 Goshen Road in Edwardsville, the hospital recently marked its ten-year anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Owner Dr. Sarah Smith emphasized that she plans to keep the hospital “small and petite” to curate a community-oriented “family vibe,” but she is proud to mark the tenth anniversary and plans to continue caring for animals across the Ed-Glen region for another ten years. “We definitely could not have made it without our community support,” Smith said. “We’re a smaller animal hospital focused on personal care and wellbeing for your pets as they grow and nurture from their puppyhood all the way until seniorhood.” Ark Animal Hospital offers emergency veterinary care as well as routine care for all kinds of animals. Dr. Amy Mueller, associate veterinarian, noted that the hospital sees “a good spectrum of the

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“We also have Missourians looking for opportunities to earn a wage while they get back on their feet," a state official said of the $750,000 program Thursday.

BETHALTO - Meadowbrook Intermediate School was recently named the Madison County Green School of the Year, and it’s all thanks to the students and staff members on the Green Team. Meadowbrook educates fourth and fifth grade students in the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8. Special education and general education students work together to collect the school’s recycling every week and promote environmental awareness. “It’s really cool because it gives them leadership roles,” explained Madelyn Ehlers, who teaches special education. “They take very good responsibility. Even when they’re outside, if they see trash, they’re picking it up. It’s really cool for both the gen ed kids and my kids because they’re just learning so much from each other. It’s really special.” Ehlers and teacher Cassie Payne worked together to lead the Green Team this year. Payne has coordinated recycling programs and environmentally-friendly

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Bruce Springsteen is offering up another preview of his upcoming box set, Tracks II: The Lost Albums.The latest is the song "Adelita," from the album Inyo, described as a "ten-song…

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A man was beaten to death and a woman was injured during a physical assault earlier this week in Washington, Missouri, police say. A suspect has since been arrested and charged with murder.