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Edwardsville Fire Chief Announces Plans To Retire In October

1 year 3 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Fire Chief James Whiteford, who has been a full-time member of the Edwardsville Fire Department for 28 years, announced on Friday, September 20, that he plans to retire next month to spend more time with his family. Whiteford’s final day on the job will be Friday, October 11. “It has been a true honor to work with such a dedicated and caring group of people,” Whiteford said. “Working for the Edwardsville Fire Department has been one of the greatest parts of my life. It’s no accident that Edwardsville has such a good fire department. Over the years, City leaders have had the foresight to make public safety a priority and this forward vision is largely responsible for the top-notch fire, rescue and emergency medical services we provide. This Fire Department has a dedicated group of hard-working people who really care about the community. These are some of the finest paramedics and firefighters in the area, and having a chance to lead the

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Edwardsville's Iconic Seafood Spot 1818 Offshore Shutting Down

1 year 3 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — 1818 Offshore, a popular seafood restaurant located at 210 South Buchanan in Edwardsville has announced it will close its doors this fall as its lease comes to an end. The restaurant, known for its oysters and crab dishes, has been a staple in the community, bringing joy to its patrons and providing numerous job opportunities over the years. In a heartfelt message to its patrons, the restaurant expressed deep gratitude for the support it has received. "Your unwavering presence and the laughs we shared made a world of difference," the statement read. "Your support has been instrumental in our journey, and we are deeply appreciative of it." The exact timeline for the closure is not yet finalized, but the restaurant anticipates shutting down within the next two and a half months. During this period, the 1818 Offshore family plans to say their goodbyes and cherish the memories made in their original "home" at Park Plaza. "We will miss our oyster aficionados stopping

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Trump says Jewish voters would be partly to blame for election loss

1 year 3 months ago
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said Thursday night that if he loses the election in November to Vice President Kamala Harris, Jewish voters “would really have a lot to do with that.” As the first anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel nears and the war in Gaza continues, the GOP presidential nominee […]
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Madison County Chooses New Accurate, Secure, Accessible Voting Tabulators

1 year 3 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Voters in Madison County will soon cast their ballots using a new secure paper-based voting system. Madison County selected to update their system with new Election Systems & Software (ES&S) after a comprehensive review of alternate available systems. It was determined that the ES&S system provides a fully auditable voting solution that is accurate, secure and accessible to all voters. Just as importantly, both models of equipment purchased are easy for both election judges and election officials to navigate and manage. The new scanners enhance security and improve the efficiency of the results reporting process. The new technology uses voter-verifiable paper ballots, allowing for fully auditable election results. The ExpressVote universal voting system replaces the past Automark and uses touch-screen technology to produce a paper ballot, allowing voters to review their selections and verify that their vote was recorded accurately before submitting for

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