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Kaemmerlen Electric Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary

1 year 5 months ago
In the early 1900s, an emerging electrical infrastructure in St. Louis created a market for small plug-in appliances and a need to repair them. Thus began Kaemmerlen Electric Co., which was founded in 1924, and would become the largest small appliance repair shop in St. Louis – fixing 50,000 plug-in clocks, toasters and radios annually. […]
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Wood River Bans Unaccompanied Minors From Central Park

1 year 5 months ago
WOOD RIVER - After much discussion and debate, Wood River City Council members have officially voted to ban unaccompanied minors from Central Park. The park has reportedly become a “ hotbed of illegal activity ” as Police Chief Brad Wells has reported “numerous violent incidents and other illegal activity perpetrated by area youths” in recent months. The ordinance prohibits minors from being present at Central Park unless supervised by a “parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult” over the age of 25. During the public comment portion of Monday’s City council meeting , one resident said that while illegal activity isn’t a new phenomenon at Central Park, she agreed something needs to be done about it. However, she raised concerns about a lack of transparency about these incidents and the measures that would be taken to prevent them. These concerns prompted a response from Mayor Tom Stalcup, who said the city has

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Edwardsville Prepares For Halloween With Exciting Community Events

1 year 5 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Halloween is creeping up quickly in Edwardsville and there’s a fun holiday lineup, including the ever-popular downtown Halloween parade, City Parks & Recreation events and community trick-or-treating, through Thursday, October 31. The City of Edwardsville has gathered details on what you need to know to safely enjoy the fun. The Edwardsville Parks & Recreation Department will kick off the Halloween festivities early, with community events on Friday and Saturday, October 25-26. The R.P. Lumber Center, 6289 Tiger Drive, will host a “Spooky Skate” night from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, October 25. It will include an ice skating performance, costume contest, crafts and games, candy, photo opportunities and skating. Normal skate session fees apply. On Saturday, October 26, the Parks & Recreation Department’s Halloween Party in the Park will feature a Community Candy Walk from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the Halloween Costume Contest for multiple ages,

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2024 Election: Who's on the Ballot in Madison County?

1 year 5 months ago
MADISON COUNTY - As the community gears up for Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024, here are the candidates you can expect to see on your ballot in Madison County. For President and Vice President of the United States There are three options for president and vice president. Republican Donald Trump and his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance are running against Democrat Kamala Harris and her vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his vice presidential candidate Nicole Shannahan are also on the ballot, though Kennedy has suspended his campaign. You also have the option to write in a candidate. For Representative in Congress 13th Congressional District At the congressional level, Republican Joshua Loyd is running against incumbent Nikki Budzinski , a Democrat. You also have the option to write in a candidate. The 13th Congressional District covers Macoupin County and parts of St. Clair, Madison, Sangamon, Piatt, Macon and Champaig

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