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ALTON - Community members are invited to enjoy Alton’s art, music and culinary scene with Rock the Hops. From 2–8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, 27 local bands will be playing at five different venues in Alton. Attendees can come out and enjoy the music, craft beers and more at Bossanova Martini Lounge, The Old Bakery Beer Co., The Conservatory, Flock Food Truck Park and Bar, and Ragin’ Cajun Piano Bar. “It was the first festival of its kind to combine all those channels of culture,” said Hope Mader, Rock the Hops organizer. “It is a lot of fun. It’s a very positive environment. People are very generous and engaged. A lot of folks don’t normally have experience with local original bands, and this is a day for them to see the artists that live here and the artists that create here. It’s really cool. It’s really important to introduce our town to those creatives.” Bands begin playing at 2 p.m. on Aug. 10. A

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From Leader Publications:  Jefferson College officials have agreed to spend almost $6.5 million on improvements to the Fine Arts building on its Hillsboro campus. The college Board of Trustees voted 5-0 on July 25 to award a $6,461,900 contract to Brockmiller Construction in Farmington to build a 6,000-square-foot addition to the west side of the […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  A resort and casino plans to triple the square footage of its meeting and convention center, making it one of the largest in the St. Louis metro area. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles, located at 1 Ameristar Blvd., plans to add 43,000 square feet of event space to its […]

From Building Design + Construction:  Every student life project possesses its own unique reflection of the campus in which it resides. Student dining facilities have evolved to match changes in higher education and student life. Modern dining spaces move away from cafeteria-style lines toward a more communal experience with areas for eating, socializing, and supporting […]

Missouri State Highway Patrol officers arrested St. Louis-raised rapper Nelly on Wednesday in Maryland Heights, allegedly on an outstanding warrant and in possession of drugs after a casino win.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Sgt. Robert Belba and Officer Molly Muennich of the Fairview Heights Police Department congratulated local resident Brice Travis on his recent achievement of earning the Eagle Scout award. The recognition took place during a ceremony, where Travis was also presented with a proclamation from Fairview Heights Mayor Mark Kupsky. In November 2023, Brice, a dedicated member of his church and a scout, noticed potential dangers in the playground equipment at his local church. Concerned about the safety of children who might climb on the defective structures, Brice took it upon himself to address these issues. Brice enlisted the help of other church members and fellow scouts to tackle the extensive task. In addition to removing and replacing many broken or damaged pieces of the playground equipment, Brice recently turned age 18. Thanks to his efforts, the entire playground structure received a fresh coat of paint and was completely rejuvenated. The Eagle Scout

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Nothing says Southern rock like bourbon, which is probably why the Allman Brothers Band has teamed up with the Three Chord Bourbon brand to release a signature blend.The new booze…

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COLLINSVILLE – The Board of Directors at JULIE, Inc. (JULIE) announced its winner of the 2024 Gina Meehan-Taylor Damage Prevention Advocacy Award at its annual meeting in Joliet, on Aug. 1, 2024. Chris Schildroth, Public Awareness Specialist for Ameren Illinois, was chosen as the 2024 recipient of the Gina Meehan-Taylor Damage Prevention Advocacy Award on Aug 1 at the board of directors of JULIE, Inc., meeting. Schildroth was honored for his dedication as an advocate of damage prevention to natural gas pipelines. Nationwide every six minutes, someone contacts an underground utility because they didn't call 8-1-1 before that first shovel or spike broke the earth. Chosen from a pool of nominations from throughout Illinois, JULIE selected Schildroth because of the positive impact he has made through outreach, advocacy and education. In the nomination submitted by a peer at Ameren Illinois, Schildroth was recognized for being proactive and a responsive advocate for safety. "Chris

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WOOD RIVER - Emergency responders from the Wood River Fire Department and Police Department were called to the Wood River Walmart parking lot Thursday afternoon following reports of a vehicle rollover. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered at least one individual trapped inside the overturned vehicle. The Wood River Fire Department immediately requested additional manpower to assist with the extrication process. Firefighters swiftly managed to extract the trapped person. A traffic sign in the parking lot was also found bent over as a result of the crash. The cause of the rollover remains unknown at this time.

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WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School senior Kaidence Reef has earned three consecutive all-conference honors for the Oilers in soccer. Oilers head girls soccer coach Diane Cox rates Reef the squad’s “best player.” Reef is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month. “She is definitely a hard worker and has been our top scorer,” Cox said. “She plays literally every position if needed. She has even played goalie. Soccer comes naturally for her.” This fall, Reef will be a setter for the East Alton-Wood River girls volleyball team, so she is an all-around athlete. Again, congrats to Reef on her honor as a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of the Month for the Oilers.

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The victim, Lynette Lecates, was disabled and required dialysis.

Yesterday we posted our latest podcast, with guest Don McGowan, former board member at NCMEC (the National Center on Missing and Exploited Children) and former general counsel or chief legal officer at Bungie and the Pokemon Company (where he would sometimes disagree with our coverage). In the podcast, he goes into great detail about why […]

EAST ALTON — Travis Skinner is a sprinter who has significant potential for the East Alton-Wood River Oilers in the future. Skinner is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Oilers. Skinner, a sprinter, has demonstrated remarkable progress in his performance this year, clocking in at 11.5 seconds in the 100-meter dash. As the relay team's starter, Skinner played a crucial role in their success. "He was right with the pack, medaling in the 100 meters in meets where he wasn't a year ago this past season," said a team coach. Skinner's ability to get off the blocks quickly has been a key factor in his success. Coach Russ Colona said he sees nothing but potential for his sprinter. Meanwhile, in the fall, Skinner will be a member of the East Alton-Wood River High football team. Again, congrats to Skinner on his Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month accolade.

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Patient stories from across the St. Louis region

The St. Louis native advanced by taking advantage of the newly instituted repechage round.

SWANSEA - State Senator Christopher Belt joined the Office of the State Fire Marshal in announcing applications are now being accepted for the Small Equipment Grant Program. “With support from Small Equipment grants, our first responders are able to operate more smoothly and have access to the resources they need,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “When we invest in our first responders and their work, we’re investing in the public safety of our communities too.” The Small Equipment Grant Program assists fire departments and not-for-profit ambulance services in Illinois, particularly those experiencing difficulty in generating the necessary revenue for small equipment. The grants allow eligible applicants the opportunity to purchase small tools and equipment they may otherwise not be able to afford. A total of $4 million in funding will be available through this year’s program to eligible fire departments and EMS services. All interested departments should

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GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals enter that career field as brokers. An individual must pass a total of 75 hours of instruction to take the Real Estate Broker’s licensure exam. Lewis and Clark is offering three different classes of Real Estate, all of which are needed for the exam: Real Estate Brokerage (Two sections available) (REAL 135-A6) – 7-9:40 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 28 – Oct. 16 OR (REAL 135 -01 ) – 9:25-10:40 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 27– Dec. 19 Real Estate Transactions (REAL 136 – B6) – 7-9:40 p.m., Monday and Wednesday Oct. 21 – Dec. 18 Real Estate Transaction Applications (REAL 137 – 60) – 7-9;40 p.m, Tuesday, Nov. 19 – Dec. 17, 2024. All three classes are in-person or online on the college’s Godfrey Campus and will be taught by local real estate professional

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EAST ALTON — The Annual Madison County Illinois Scanner Page Food Drive is now underway, with donations being collected until Aug. 31, 2024, at various locations throughout the county. This community initiative, spearheaded by Chris Rhodes, a correspondent for Riverbender.com, aims to gather non-perishable food and personal hygiene items for distribution to local food pantries. Chris Rhodes, who founded the Madison County Scanner Page in 2015, shared that this year's food drive holds special significance. "This year’s food drive is in memory of my dad Mike Rhodes, who passed a year ago this Friday," Rhodes said. "He was a big supporter of the food drive every year. He helped drop off boxes and helped collect food over the years I've been doing it. Last year in the middle of the food drive he passed away." Chris' mom, Karen, and grandfather, Gene, have assisted for multiple years in the program and he said he greatly appreciates their help. Rhodes has placed 33 donation

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WOOD RIVER/GRANITE CITY - B. Dean Webb, President of the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO (GMCFL), is pleased to announce the upcoming Labor Day Celebrations. This year’s theme is “It’s Better In A Union.” Union members and their families are invited to enjoy a morning of fun at the Annual Wood River Labor Day Parade to be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. This year’s parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the famous Roundhouse located at 633 N. Wood River Avenue in Wood River, Illinois, and proceed south along Wood River Avenue and will turn east on Feguson Avenue, then turn north on 6th Street and end at Emerick Sports Complex in Wood River. Katie Stuart is this year’s Wood River Parade Marshall. The celebration continues at Emerick Sports Complex, Illinois, where the James Stanley Charity Softball Tournament will wrap up and union members and their families are welcome to enjoy food and refreshments (wrist bands are required to attend

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