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Centreville, IL., Records Highest Snowfall in Region This Weekend With 10.5 Inches

2 months ago
CENTERVILLE - Centreville, Illinois, recorded the highest total from weather watchers this past weekend at 10.5 inches, according to Marshall Pfahler, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Centreville is a community in St. Clair County. Nearby communities in Illinois also saw substantial snowfall: Columbia received 9.5 inches, Collinsville and Edwardsville each reported 8.5 inches, Granite City had 7.8 inches, Swansea measured 7.7 inches, and Godfrey reported 7.3 inches. An official

Zach Hardin Named New Sheriff of Calhoun County

2 months ago
HARDIN - On January 23, 2026, Zach Hardin was officially appointed Sheriff of Calhoun County, Illinois, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Sheriff William “Bill” Heffington. The appointment was made during a Special Meeting of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners held at the Calhoun County Government Building in Hardin, Illinois. A quorum of the Board was present and unanimously approved the motion to appoint Hardin to the Office of Sheriff of Calhoun County. The

Turn Friday the 13th Into Your Lucky Night at GloBingo 2026

2 months ago
TROY, IL — The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce invites the community to light up the night at GloBingo 2026, happening Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Tri-Township Activity Center in Troy. The event will feature GloBingo, a high-energy, glow-themed bingo experience provided by Tribout Distributors, transforming Friday the 13th into a lucky night full of fun, prizes, and excitement. GloBingo 2026 is proudly sponsored by Troy Car Care and Edward Jones (Linda Manley), whos

Grafton Ferry Purchase Agreement Is Official

2 months ago
GRAFTON — The City of Grafton finalized the purchase of the Grafton Ferry from the Calhoun Ferry Company (CFC) on Wednesday, January 20, 2026, following unanimous City Council approval the previous day. Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow met with ferry owners Denise Knight and Vincent Baalman to complete the transaction, marking a significant step toward establishing full-time, year-round ferry service between Grafton, Illinois, and St. Charles, Missouri. The signing ceremony took place in Grafton

US Senate Dems probe effect of Trump administration child care cutbacks on rural families

2 months ago
WASHINGTON — Several U.S. Senate Democrats launched an investigation into how the Trump administration’s child care funding cuts and policy changes are affecting rural families, in a Sunday letter provided exclusively to States Newsroom. Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Raphael Warnock of Georgia led four of their colleagues in urging the respective heads of Rural […]
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Salt Application Increases as St. Clair Crews Battle Winter Roads

2 months ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - St. Clair County emergency and road crews are actively responding to winter weather conditions by keeping residents informed and working to maintain safe roadways. The St. Clair County Emergency Management agency has been providing timely updates about weather developments. Meanwhile, the county’s road crews have been loading more salt and working around the clock to treat and clear the roads. St. Clair County Emergency Management officials urge drivers to give snow

Litchfield Man Charged With Domestic Battery, More In Jersey County

2 months ago
FIELDON – Felony charges have been filed in Jersey County against a Litchfield man after an alleged domestic battery incident in Fieldon. Steve F. Johnson, 39, of Litchfield, Ill., was charged on Jan. 20, 2026 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery and a Class 4 felony count of unlawful restraint. Johnson allegedly intentionally committed an act of domestic battery against an individual victim on Jan. 18, 2026. On the same date, he reportedly unlawfully refused to

Fatal Fire Strikes Residence

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — An adult male died in a house fire Friday night, Jan. 23, 2026, in the 3600 block of Paule Avenue, St. Louis County police said. Officers from the South County Precinct responded at 10:20 p.m. on Jan. 23 to assist another agency with the fire. Upon arrival, they found the fire was no longer active, but were informed a resident remained inside the home. Officers located the victim inside, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives from the Bureau of Crimes