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East St. Louis Celebrates NHS Induction for 13 Scholars

1 year 6 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS — On Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, East St. Louis School District 189 celebrated a significant academic achievement as 13 high school students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS). The ceremony, held in front of staff, family, and friends, recognized students for their excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Dr. Tracee Wells, Director of Instructional Support and College Readiness, highlighted the importance of the event. "It was such a great moment celebrating just a few of our amazing students at East St. Louis Senior High School," Wells stated. The NHS induction ceremony featured 12 of the 13 honorees, including four students who are part of the Running Start program, which allows them to attend both East St. Louis High School and Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). The event was made possible through the efforts of several dedicated staff members, including Dr. Green, Mr. Ford, Ms. DeBoise, Mrs. DeBoe, Mr. Jefferson, Mr.

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Tomerlin Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation Services Celebrates Move to Wood River

1 year 6 months ago
WOOD RIVER - Community members and elected officials gathered at Tomerlin Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation Services to celebrate their move to a newly renovated building in Wood River. On Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, the City of Wood River and Wood River Main Street sponsored a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the remodel of 1 E. Ferguson Avenue in Wood River, the new site of Tomerlin Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation Services. This is part of the City of Wood River’s development, and representatives from both Tomerlin and Wood River expressed their appreciation for the move. “We’re just excited to be able to continue to expand,” said Terry Richars with Tomerlin. “Jay Tomerlin’s grandpa started it and then he did a great job for a long time. We’re just trying to take the torch forward.” Richars explained that they closed on the building late last year and spent several months cleaning it out and remodeling it. Construction started in March

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Route 367 Safety and Operations Findings Hearing

1 year 6 months ago

MoDOT Hosts Public Meeting Oc. 10 on Route 367 Safety and Operations Findings   The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will host a public meeting for its Route 367 traffic safety and operations study on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 4-6 p.m. The open-house style meeting will be held at the Riverview Gardens School District, 1370 […]

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St. Clair County, Madison County, Host Trout Fishing Lakes As Season Begins Oct. 19

1 year 6 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – The 2024 Illinois fall trout season will open Saturday, Oct. 19 at 60 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. Madison County has two locations: Belk Park Pond, Wood River. Highland Old City Lake. St. Clair has three locations where trout fishing can be done: Frank Holten State Park Main Lake. Jones Park Lake, East St. Louis. Willow Lake at Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area. Macoupin County had one location: Beaver Dam Lake, Beaver Dam Lake State Park The early catch-and-release season is scheduled to open Oct. 5 this year. No trout may be taken from any of the stocked sites until the regular fall season opens at 5 a.m. Oct. 19. The daily catch limit is five trout. All anglers, including those who participate in the early catch-and-release season, must have an Illinois fishing license and inland trout stamp, which are available at IDNR license and permit locations, including many bait shops, sporting goods stores, and other retail

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