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Alton Main Street Hosts Appreciation Party to Recognize Community Advocates

1 year 8 months ago
ALTON - Community members gathered at The Lovejoy for the Alton Main Street appreciation party on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Alton Main Street is an organization that promotes small business and growth in the Alton community. The party recognized volunteers and community partners who have contributed to the organization’s mission. “These supporters have a shared vision for our small business community and make Alton a wonderful place to live, work and visit,” said Chris Miller, a community advocate. Sara McGibany, Alton Main Street’s executive director, thanked attendees for their contributions to Alton. She introduced a few award winners that Alton Main Street chose to recognize for their service and commitment to the community. Robert Hellrung won the Extra Mile Award for the time he spends picking up litter, pulling weeds and championing Alton. Debbie Monroe was named Volunteer of the Year for her community service through Alton Main Street at the

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Peanut Dressing: A Flavor Explosion

1 year 8 months ago

Wow Fest! As you know from my previous posts, my favorite salad dressing is Basil Vinaigrette made from leaves plucked from my herb garden each summer.  But during the holidays, Robin composed this nutty, peanut dressing. The ambrosia was, indeed, fit for the gods. It would make shoe leather taste good. The zippy salad she... 

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Jean Carnahan

iMerge Community Center Introduces New Classes, eSports Gaming, Upcoming Events

1 year 8 months ago
ALTON - As winter continues, iMerge Community Center encourages people to come out and enjoy their various classes and open play nights. Located at 200 W. 3rd Street in Alton, iMerge offers open play nights from 6:30–10 p.m. every Friday night. Kids in fifth through eighth grade can come play for $12. The center also recently introduced classes for all ages, including dance and chocolatiering classes, and they are planning to start an eSports team for kids to compete with other clubs throughout the area. “It’s a community center, and so we would really like to share it with the community,” said Brigit Holt, iMerge executive director. “ keeping in the spirit of a safe space for children, but it’s such a great space. We really think that the whole community should be able to utilize it.” Holt explained that the open play nights encourage kids to get out of the house and spend time together. The center has a rock-climbing wall, karaoke,

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Obstructing Justice, Drug Charges, More Filed In Greene County

1 year 8 months ago
CARROLLTON - Obstructing justice, illegal possession of fireworks, and several drug charges have been filed against four individuals in Greene County since the beginning of the year. Brooke R. Johnson, 33, of Beardstown, was charged with obstructing justice, illegal possession of fireworks, adult use of cannabis in a motor vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving on a license that had been suspended/revoked. She was arrested and taken into custody by the White Hall Police Department on Jan. 5, 2024 before being transferred to another facility. Christopher M. Cherry, 38, of Carrollton, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia on Jan. 2, 2024. He was arrested by the White Hall Police Department and has since been released under the pretrial release conditions of the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act. Adam J. Shasteen, 40, homeless, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and arrested by the Roodhouse Police Department

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Four Charged With Battery In Greene County

1 year 8 months ago
CARROLLTON - Four individuals have been charged with various forms of battery in Greene County so far in 2024, according to the latest Jail Booking Report from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Brandon L. Catchers, 30, from Illinois (no city listed), was charged with aggravated battery of a nurse and aggravated battery by strangulation. He was arrested by the Carrollton Police Department on Jan. 7, 2024, and court documents indicate he remains in custody. Cody E. Leonard, 26, of Carrollton, was charged with one count of domestic battery and was arrested by the Roodhouse Police Department on Jan. 7, 2024 before being given a Notice To Appear in court. Jamie R. Lake-Boyd, 44, of Brussels, was charged with one count of domestic battery and one count of aggravated domestic battery. She was arrested by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department on Jan. 6, 2024 before being given a Notice To Appear in court. Melinda J. Calvin, 50, of White Hall, was charged with one

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‘Breaking the cycle of poverty through education’

1 year 8 months ago
Mary Elizabeth Grimes is president of Marian Middle School, located in the Tower Grove South neighborhood. Founded by seven communities of Catholic sisters and several women in 1999, it is the only all-girls private middle school in the region serving…
Chris King for The St. Louis American