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Authorities Urge Caution After Power Pole Collision

1 year 2 months ago
FOSTERBURG — A vehicle collided with a power pole in the 4400 block of Fosterburg Road this week, initially leaving 300 customers without power. The incident occurred on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, prompting officials to remind motorists to drive cautiously. Ameren Illinois responded promptly to the scene and managed to restore power to all affected customers within two to three hours. The swift response was critical in minimizing the disruption caused by the outage. Law enforcement officials have emphasized the importance of motorists slowing down when electrical workers are performing their tasks. "Slowing down ensures the safety of the employees and facilitates the restoration process," an officer stated. As wet weather conditions persisted on Friday, authorities urged drivers to exercise additional caution to prevent similar incidents and ensure the safety of both workers and the general public.

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Liberty Middle Gym In Edwardsville Glows With Teacher Appreciation Spirit

1 year 2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville High School gymnasium was filled with more than just the usual cheers and spikes Thursday night, Sept. 26, 2024. In addition to the excitement of a girls volleyball match against Belleville West, it was also Teacher Appreciation Night, an event that brought an extra layer of community spirit to the game. Each player on the Tigers' team invited their favorite teacher to the match, recognizing the significant role educators play in their lives. The teachers were honored with gift bags and heartfelt letters of appreciation from the players, expressing their gratitude for the support and guidance provided throughout their school years. The event took place on Sept. 26, 2024, and aimed to strengthen the bond between students and teachers, highlighting the importance of educational support in extracurricular success. The gym was a scene of camaraderie as teachers and students shared smiles and stories, making the evening memorable for all involved.

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Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Is This The Real Life? Is This Just Fakery?

1 year 2 months ago
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. In this week’s round-up of the latest news in online […]
Leigh Beadon

U.S. government unveils charges against Iranians who hacked into Trump 2024 campaign 

1 year 2 months ago
WASHINGTON — U.S. law enforcement on Friday announced charges against three Iranians who allegedly stole materials from former President Donald Trump’s campaign and tried to pass them to news media and Democrats in an attempt to influence the 2024 election. The Department of Justice unsealed the indictment detailing a yearslong hacking scheme by Iran that […]
Ashley Murray

Haine Announces Charges Of Aggravated Domestic Battery Against Edwardsville Man

1 year 2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Friday that his office has filed felony charges of aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery and child endangerment against an Edwardsville man. Misdemeanor charges of child endangerment also have been filed against the defendant’s spouse. Thomas M. Hatley, 46, of Edwardsville has been charged with one count of Aggravated Domestic Battery (class 2 felony), three counts of Aggravated Battery (class 3 felony) and four counts of Endangering the Life or Health of a Child (class A misdemeanor). The charges allege that Hatley committed batteries against two 12-year-olds and a person who is older than 60. The charges also allege that his actions endangered the 12-year-olds and two other children: a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old. Hatley’s spouse, Ha T. Hatley, 37, also of Edwardsville, has been charged with four counts of Endangering the Life or Health of a Child (class A misdemeanor). The charges

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