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Missouri's top producer of black walnuts, they are edible

1 year 7 months ago
Missouri holds the title of being the top producer of Black Walnuts, which are also edible and serve as the official tree nut of the state. Their fruiting season occurs between September and October, so do not miss the opportunity to enjoy them.Β 
Liz Dowell

Edwardsville Fire Department Fills New Assistant Chief Role as Three Are Promoted

1 year 7 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Three Edwardsville Fire Department members moved up the ladder this week as the department expanded its ranks to include an assistant fire chief. The three veteran firefighter/paramedics took the oath of office for their new rank at the Tuesday, October 17, City Council meeting. Capt. Bob Morgan, who has been with the Edwardsville Fire Department for 27 and a half years, was promoted to the assistant fire chief position, which was created in September to officially provide the department with a fire marshal. Chief James Whiteford said Morgan has already been functioning as a fire marshal, handling many fire prevention and construction inspections. In the position, Morgan also will assist with training and education, overall management and be available for emergency response. Lt. Ed Burnley was promoted to the rank of captain, filling the role that Morgan previously held. Burnley, who has been with the department for 11 years, oversees technical rescue training

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Several Facing Theft, Property Damage Charges In Greene County

1 year 7 months ago
CARROLLTON - Property-related criminal charges ranging from theft to criminal property damage and more have been filed against several individuals over the past few weeks, according to the latest jail booking report from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Brandon L. Capps, 36, of Jacksonville, was charged with one count each of arson and criminal damage to property by means of fire. Capps was arrested on Oct. 6, 2023 by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department and remains in custody. Erin L. Settles, 39, of Kane, was charged with residential burglary and theft of an amount between $300 to $10,000. She was arrested by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Sept. 15, 2023 and was given a Notice To Appear in court. John J. Scheferkort, 31, of Roodhouse, was charged with criminal damage to property and violation of bail bond. He was arrested by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Oct. 2, 2023 and remains in custody. Herschel G. Giberson, 45, of

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