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Chief Deputy Pulido: Boy Found "Safe:" Authorities Had Searched For Missing 14-Year-Old From Godfrey Area

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GODFREY - Authorities were seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile from the Godfrey area, however, Madison County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido reported at 3:57 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, that the boy had been found "safe." Fourteen-year-old Cole Moore was last seen Sunday night, March 23, 2025, in the River Aire Subdivision in Godfrey. Cole was described as a white male, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He has a thin build and was last observed wearing a gray Puma hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and white Nike shoes while riding an electric scooter.

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Great Rivers Choral Society to Host Dueling Pianos Fundraiser

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GRAFTON - The Great Rivers Choral Society invites the community to its Dueling Pianos Fundraiser. On Saturday, April 5, 2025, community members can come out to The Vineyards at 21028 Eckert Orchard Road in Grafton for a night of music, basket raffles, a nacho bar and more. Tickets cost $25 and all proceeds go back to the Great Rivers Choral Society (GRCS) and their mission to share music with the Riverbend. “It’s just a very fun evening. This is the fourth year we’ve been doing it,” said President Pat Stewart. “We’re going on our 25th season, which is very unheard of, something definitely that we're very proud of.” During the fundraiser, GRCS will offer a cash bar and a 50/50 drawing. The dueling pianists will accept tips and encourage sing-alongs. The choir will also perform. You can purchase tickets online or call 618-798-1492 for more information. Stewart expects the event to be “very fun.” She noted that this

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Opera Theater to Buy Caleres Site, Build Performing Arts Center

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From St. Louis Magazine:  Opera Theatre of Saint Louis announced today (March 24th) it’s under contract to purchase what’s been described as “the most valuable real estate in the St. Louis area”—6.7 acres of the Caleres company headquarters in downtown Clayton. The opera nonprofit aims to raze the main building and construct in its place a […]
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Jersey Community Middle School Quarter 3 Honor Roll, High Honor Roll Lists

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JERSEYVILLE – Jersey Community Middle School (JCMS) is proud to announce their latest lists of Honor and High Honor Roll students: High Honor Roll 7th Grade Trey N. Alich Wade R. Ball Charlie M. Charlton-Stierley Sam A. Coffman Emersyn J. Cole Lillie M. Cornelius Kaylee M. Cunningham Kyle A. Darr Kadence Dobson Cayden L. Dodson Henry D. Dohrn Ayden S. Droege Logan T. Dunham Stella M. Egelhoff Addison J. Fessler James D. Ford Charles R. Friedel Davis J. Frost Jayden L. Fry Olivia D. Funk Charlieann Gibson Cadence M. Goodey 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 Charlotte F. Hinkson Brody A. Hoyt Austin Huang Harmony M. Jantzen Blake J. Jones Paige M. Jones Katelyn C. Kadell Cullan J. Kinser Kiyah B. Knoche Grace E. Latempt Bennett L.

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Stephanie Elliott Urges Maintenance and Development in the 6th Ward

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ALTON - Stephanie Elliott wants what’s best for the 6th Ward. In a recent conversation on “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello , Elliott, who currently serves as Alton’s 6th Ward alderwoman, shared her vision for the ward and the city. She believes the 6th Ward is overdue for development and maintenance, and she wants to see the city come together to serve the public. “We’re all servants and we're all supposed to be serving to try to make this a better place and community,” she said, adding, “It’s past time for the 6th Ward. It’s our turn now.” Before taking on her role as alderwoman, Elliott served as the City of Alton’s comptroller for over ten years. The previous 6th Ward alderman encouraged her to run for the position and helped her through her campaign. She is now hoping to serve a final four-year term. Elliott collaborates with her husband to operate Stephanie’s Place , a nonprofit

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