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Sparklight Female Athletes Of Month: Jersey Girls Volleyball Takes Second at Roxana Invitational

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JERSEY — Jersey’s girls volleyball team finished second overall with a 4-1 record at the Roxana Girls Invitational, which concluded last weekend in Roxana. The Panthers secured victories over Marquette Catholic, Carrollton, Dupo, and Roxana before falling to Father McGivney in the championship match on Saturday. Jersey has emerged as one of the area's more formidable teams after the strong start in the highly competitive Roxana Tournament. The Jersey girls are coached by Abby Kurth, Madelynn Gilman, and Alli Herkert. The Jersey volleyball girls are Sparklight Female Athletes of the Month. Jersey opened the tournament on Aug. 26 with straight-set wins against Marquette Catholic (2-0), Carrollton (2-0), and Dupo (2-0). In the semifinal, the Panthers edged out host Roxana in a three-set match, 2-1, advancing to the final round. The championship match saw Jersey fall to Father McGivney in two sets, marking their only loss of the tournament. Despite the setback, the Panthers

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ULI Hosts Panel on Building a Better Downtown STL

2 months ago

by Tom Finan, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Construction Forum “Part of our problem is that we view Downtown as one thing,” said Alex Oliver, the founder and CEO of Oliver Properties, a St. Louis–based real estate development firm that is championing the on revitalization of Downtown. Oliver was part of panel of developers who are taking a variety […]

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Tom Finan

UPDATE: Suspect Charged in Death of Accomplice During Robbery Attempt

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UPDATE: A further investigation into this incident revealed deceased suspect, Andre Jackson, and another 39-year-old male attempted to rob a victim in the 4900 block of San Francisco. During the robbery, the victim fired shots at Jackson and the 39-year-old man, striking suspect Jackson. On August 29, 2025, the 39-year-old suspect was arrested. The case […]

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Mitch McCoy

September Newsbits from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for September. Sept. 1 Youth duck and goose hunting applications available Statewide Applications are accepted Sept. 1 through Oct. 1. Go online for an application . Sept. 1 Public duck and goose hunting area permit second lottery ope ns Statewide Bobcat permit lottery is open statewide Sept. 1-15. The lottery ends Sept. 30. Go online for an application . Sept. 1 Bobcat permit lottery opens Statewide Bobcat permit lottery opens statewide beginning Sept. 1. The lottery ends Sept. 30. There is a $5 application fee. Learn more on the Hunt Illinois website. Sept. 1 Waterfowl hunting season opens Statewide Waterfowl hunting season is open Sept. 1-15. Learn more about Illinois waterfowl hunting online. Sept. 4 Tot Time: Celebrate Our State! Dickson Mounds Museum Lewistown | Fulton County Visitors will

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Palmyra Man Faces Domestic Battery Charge After Incident

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PALMYRA — Damian L. Pratt, 36, of Palmyra, was charged with one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm and one count of criminal trespass to a residence. Pratt allegedly struck his brother in the head with his hand, causing bodily harm. He was also charged after going to a home in Modesto despite being told by the resident that he was not allowed at the residence. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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UPDATE: Man Found Shot in Debaliviere Place, Suspect Charged

2 months ago

UPDATE: A 45-year-old man was arrested in connection with this incident. He has been charged with Hindering Prosecution of Felony and Tampering with Evidence in a Felony Prosecution by the Circuit Attorney’s Office. UPDATE: The 70-year-old man has been identified as Herbert Nelson. Homicide Detectives are investigating the death of a man found on August […]

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Evita Caldwell

Police Officer Assault Leads to Charges Against Staunton Resident

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STAUNTON — Melissa S. Bruhn, 48, of Staunton, was charged on August 25, 2025, with Aggravated Battery on a Police Officer following an incident the previous day. According to court documents, Bruhn allegedly pushed a Staunton police officer while he was performing his official duties on August 24. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Bruhn is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Macoupin County Man Arrested for Child Pornography Possession

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VIRDEN, Ill. — Jeffrey A. Bates, 28, of Virden, was charged with three counts of child pornography after law enforcement discovered videos on his computer in December 2024. Bates, who resides in the 100 block of Stelle Court, faces class X felony charges that allege he knowingly possessed material depicting a child under the age of 18. The charges were filed on August 26, 2025, by the Macoupin County State's Attorney's Office in conjunction with the Illinois Attorney General's Office. If convicted, Bates could face six to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and an additional three years to life on mandatory supervised release. Authorities emphasize that all individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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