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Local Organizations Provide Major Support to Brickline Greenway

1 year 2 months ago
Brickline Greenway is kicking off 2025 with three huge wins! Great Rivers Greenway (GRG), the public agency connecting the region with greenways who turns 25 this year, has received a major boost to support the project’s vision to connect 14 neighborhoods with 12+ miles of greenways. Significant investments from both BJC Health System (BJC) and […]
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Delvarrion D. Harris Faces 12 Counts of Aggravated Battery After Venice Club Shooting

1 year 2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, that multiple charges have been filed against Delvarrion D. Harris, 30, of East St. Louis, in connection with a shooting that injured 12 people at a club in Venice. The incident occurred early on Nov. 24, 2024, at a club located in the 1400 block of Broadway in Venice. Haine said all the victims survived, although some required hospitalization for their injuries. Harris is charged with 12 counts of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm, a class X felony, as well as one count of Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, a class 3 felony. The charges allege that Harris discharged a firearm, striking the victims, and that he possessed a .40-caliber handgun despite a prior felony conviction. The charges were officially filed on Dec. 20, 2024, but remained sealed until Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, following Harris's arrest. He is currently held at the St. Clair County Jail and is expected to be transferred

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St.Louis Transit Issues

1 year 2 months ago

All four candidates running for mayor of St.Louis have agreed to participate in a public forum on the city’s transportation infrastructure and the future of its streets. The non-profit Trailnet organization that works to improve transit in the region is hosting a Mayoral Forum so that the public can hear directly from candidates about future…

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Millions under extreme fire weather alert as strong winds lash Southern California

1 year 2 months ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California residents are facing dire new wildfire warnings and power shutoffs while they prepare to flee at a moment’s notice as fire-fueling winds blasted across the scarred landscape. The winds are predicted to reach near hurricane-force Tuesday in some areas. Much of Southern California was under an elevated fire risk…

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Glen Carbon Street Improvement Projects Pending Board Approval

1 year 2 months ago
GLEN CARBON - Two contracts between Glen Carbon and TWM, Inc. for street improvement projects are up for a vote at Tuesday night, Jan. 14, 2025, Glen Carbon Village Board meeting. Trustees will consider the approval of two contracts with TWM, Inc. for construction engineering services under the Street Program. Work under the first agreement totals $94,300, while the second agreement totals $44,700. According to a memo to trustees from Public Works Director Scott Slemer, the $94,300 agreement is for the Main Street Storm Sewer Replacement project, while the $44,700 agreement is for the Forest Ridge Court Reconstruction project. Main Street Storm Sewer Replacement Project limits for the Main Street Storm Sewer Replacement extend from the historic Glen Carbon covered bridge to School Street. The full scope of the work is described in the first Professional Services Agreement as follows: “All inlets and storm sewer will be replaced, and the street will be patched as necessary,&rdquo

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JCMS Announces Quarter 2 Honor Roll, High Honor Roll Students

1 year 2 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community Middle School has released their Honor Roll and High Honor Roll lists for grades 5 through 7. 7th Grade - High Honor Roll Trey N. Alich Wade R. Ball Aislynn C. Christen Emersyn J. Cole Lillie M. Cornelius Kaylee M. Cunningham Kyle A. Darr Kadence Dobson Henry D. Dohrn Ayden S. Droege Stella M. Egelhoff Addison J. Fessler Charles R. Friedel Davis J. Frost Olivia D. Funk Cadence M. Goodey Liam P. Graham Reid K. Graham Bentley W. Grasle Maci E. Gray Fallin M. Green Emmitt M. Grizzle Ruiz Aubrey A. Hargrave Joshua G. Hartley Sophia M. Herter Harper L. Hill Brody A. Hoyt Austin Huang Sullivan E. Hutchens Harmony M. Jantzen Blake J. Jones Paige M. Jones Cullan J. Kinser Kiyah B. Knoche Grace E. Latempt Bennett L. Leslie Parker M. Logan Grayson M. Mangara Kagen A. McClintock Livia B. McKinnon Christopher J. Merrell Colton T. Mueller Cjay T. Nevlin Kaylin M. Norman Haylee

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