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Marquette Catholic's 4 x 100 Girls Relay Squad Showcases Speed and Determination at Virden

1 month 2 weeks ago
VIRDEN - Marquette Catholic's 4 x 100 varsity girls relay is state-bound. The four girls - Lilly Hannigan, Tyra Wells, Madison Bassett and Karly Davenport - punched their ticket to Charleston with an amazing 4 x 100 performance in second place with a time of 52.27. The girls competed in the IHSA Riverton Sectional at Virden on Friday. The Explorers were behind only Virden (North Mac's) foursome of Kaelyn Swift, Lakin Whited, Addison Cole and Kiara Sticker, who won with a time of 50.98. The four girls are Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes of the Month for the Explorers. Marquette Catholic head girls' track and field coach Billy Sprague said: "Seeing Tyra pull up to the gate and get out of the car definitely inspired our relay team. They've had this goal for a long time now and to see it become a reality was an emotional moment for them. I'm so proud of their performance." Tyra Wells had testing she had to take on Friday morning at Marquette, but still managed to make

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Granite City School District Updates Families On Storm Damage Repairs At Prather School

1 month 2 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY — The Prather Pre-K/Kindergarten Center sustained damage during a severe storm Friday afternoon, May 16, 2025. District officials communicated with families early Friday evening. In a message sent at 7 p.m., Chris Mitchell, manager of district communications and transportation School District, said local contractors will work throughout the weekend to address the damage and make necessary repairs. Despite the damage, school is planned to proceed as scheduled on Monday. Granite City School officials emphasized that the safety and well-being of students and staff remain the district’s top priority. “We will continue to keep you updated should any changes occur,” Mitchell wrote. “Thank you for your understanding and support as we work through this situation.”

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Granite City Area Storm Causes Damage To Schools, Neighborhoods and Furniture Business

1 month 2 weeks ago
Video submitted by Pat Harper. GRANITE CITY - Granite City was hit hard during a storm that the National Weather Service in St. Louis said struck just before 3 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025. Granite City School District's Manager of Communications and Transportation, Chris Mitchell, issued this statement Friday evening: "Due to the impact of today’s storm, which damaged the scoreboard and speakers at Kevin Greene Field, the Granite City High School Class of 2025 graduation has been postponed. The ceremony has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 17, at 9 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding." Prather Elementary in Granite City encountered roof damage from the storm and students were detained until the storm had left the area. Stoplights throughout Granite City were down after the storm. Mary Janes Solid Oak Furniture off Chain Of Rocks Road encountered heavy roof damage during the storm. There were several older trees in Wilson Park in Granit

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Is this the tornado that hit St. Louis?

1 month 2 weeks ago
A tornado likely rolled through the City of St. Louis on Friday afternoon, based on FOX 2 radar indications and preliminary analysis from the National Weather Service.
Joey Schneider