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Student Innovation on Display at Jersey County CEO Annual Trade Event

2 months ago
JERSEY - The Jersey County CEO program will hold its annual student trade show Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Farm & Home, where high school juniors and seniors will showcase businesses they developed in four months, according to program facilitator Liz Duggan. The event is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. and will feature student-run ventures including hand-painted press-on nails, a tech golf accessory, hand-crafted fishing lures and glide baits, baked goods, pocket-sized books, hot pepper jelly, custom-painte

Free Estate and Tax Planning Workshop Planned in Alton

2 months ago
ALTON - An upcoming lunch and learn event aims to make estate and tax planning accessible, complete with free lunch, door prizes and plenty of information. At 12 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, community members can stop by The Wedge in Alton for the lunch and learn with Stephens Planning and Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C. Fiduciary advisor Curtis Stephens and attorney Liz Heller will team up to share basic information about how to take care of your estate. They promise “a

Rock Spring Golf Course Reopens for the Season Under New Management

2 months ago
ALTON – The City of Alton is pleased to announce that Rock Spring Golf Course will officially reopen for the season on April 25, 2026 , welcoming golfers back to one of the community’s most cherished recreational amenities. The City is also excited to introduce Redbird Golf Course Management as the new operator of Rock Spring Golf Course for the 2026 season. With a strong background in golf course operations and a commitment to quality service, Redbird brings fresh energy and

Haine Announces 10-Year Prison Term For Man Who Broke Into Dorsey Building

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — A 41-year-old Canton man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to burglary stemming from a break-in at an office building in Dorsey, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced on Friday, April 24, 2026. Casey W. Sobberi broke into an office building owned by Waldbart and Sons Nursery on Jan. 5, 2026, with the intent to commit a theft, according to the announcement. He pleaded guilty to one count of burglary, a Class 2 felony, and

Vitality Women's Clinic Nurse Manager Shares Why She Loves Her Work

2 months ago
GODFREY - Vitality Women’s Clinic wants the community to know they’re here for individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancy. Executive Director Jackie Duty and Nurse Manager Amy Runyan recently stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to talk about their work at Vitality. As a faith-based, pro-life clinic, Vitality provides free STI and pregnancy testing as well as ultrasounds. They talk to people about their options but do not refer for or perform abortions.

Bethalto East Primary School Principal Resigns to Pursue New Opportunity

2 months ago
BETHALTO - During their regular meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Board of Education approved the resignation of Bethalto East Primary School Principal Crissy Pavlinek. The Board unanimously approved this resignation as one of several personnel actions. Board member Samantha Pritchett was absent. In an email shared after the meeting, Pavlinek expressed her appreciation for the team at Bethalto East and the school district. “I am