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Green Door Art Gallery presents our newest art exhibit, Mary & Breit. This new holiday collection from the one and only Mary Engelbreit will feature her brilliant original drawings of […]

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This fundraiser is for the construction of the National Memorial of Military Ascent, a veteran memorial complex against the limestone bluffs of Grafton, Illinois.

November 9th has witnessed some of the most significant events in history, shaping the course of nations and the lives of millions. One of the most pivotal events that occurred on this day was the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. For nearly three decades, the wall symbolized the Cold War's division between East and West Germany and the broader ideological struggle between communism and democracy. In the late 1980s, a wave of reformist movements swept across Eastern Europe, leading to increasing pressure on the East German government. On November 9, 1989, following a botched announcement regarding travel regulations, thousands of East Berliners surged toward the wall, demanding to cross into West Berlin. The guards, overwhelmed and confused, eventually opened the gates. This moment not only marked the end of the wall but also paved the way for the reunification of Germany and the collapse of communist regimes across Eastern Europe. Fast forward to 1994, when on this day, the first

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Farmers say they want the water, but not if it goes against the allotment they need for the spring planting season.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department will once again offer a firsthand opportunity to experience and learn about law enforcement from the City’s own officers. The 2025 Edwardsville Citizens Police Academy is now accepting applications for the 10-week session that will begin in January. The Police Department is encouraging anyone interested in learning about constitutional law, the rights of citizens, and the duties of law enforcement officers to consider participating. The department offers this annual series of classes to further strengthen the positive relationship between the police and the community. Academy sessions will include tours, demonstrations, hands-on activities and practical exercises that will allow participants to experience life from a police officer’s point of view. The academy will be held on Thursday nights from 6-9 p.m. beginning Jan. 9, 2025 and concluding in mid-March. Course topics will include: Law review Traffic/DUI enforcement

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JERSEYVILLE - This year's Veterans Day events will be hosted by the Jerseyville VFW Post 4528. The Veterans Day parade will start at 10 a.m. Nov. 11, 2024. The parade will line up beside Wells Norris Tire on West Prairie Street and South State Street. It will proceed to the Jersey County Courthouse and the ceremony will be at the War Memorial. The Jerseyville American Legion 492 Color Guard will do the firing and taps. Also the Jerseyville Marine Corps League Robert Windle detachment 1031 and VFW 4528 will present colors. The Jersey Community High School band will also perform. Please bring lawn chairs if needed. The American Legion 492 will have its annual Veterans Day Dinner and will begin serving at 11:30 a.m. If it rains, the parade will be cancelled and the ceremony will be moved to the big pavilion at the American Legion 492.

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ALTON - On Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 at 6 p.m., George Provenzano will present his “The Semples of Alton” lecture at the Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State St., in downtown Alton. In 1836, General James Semple moved from Edwardsville to Alton to take advantage of better opportunities for real estate development in what then was a very rapidly growing city on the Mississippi River. For the next fourteen years, Semple and his family lived in a large country home in Semple Town , a residential subdivision that he platted in a picturesque setting on elevated acreage just north of Alton. When he moved to Alton, Semple was serving as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives in the Illinois General Assembly. He had been elected to three consecutive terms as representative from Madison County. In two of these terms, Semple served concurrently with an awkward-looking, ambitious politician from Sangamon County named Abraham Lincoln. While living in Alton, Semple

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ALTON - The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) will host its November STREAM Series event at The Old Bakery Beer Company in Alton, giving community members the opportunity to mingle with reps from NGRREC and the Missouri Botanical Garden. It will take place from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 at 400 Landmarks Blvd. in Alton. “Join us for a celebration of community science,” Environmental Educator Erica Doerr said. “This free event will showcase how community members contribute to vital research projects that impact our environment and public health.” The Missouri Botanical Garden will highlight its Mosquito Alert STL program. This initiative uses qualitative and quantitative research methods to understand how communities can partner with public health agencies to advance scientific understanding of mosquitoes. Participants will learn how community scientists are helping to investigate mosquito control strategies that

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Green Door Art Gallery presents Naturally Abstract, featuring paintings by Sheldon Johnson, mixed media paintings by De’Joneiro Jones, fiber art by Suzy Farren, sculptures by Lisa Hilton and jewelry by […]

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FLORISSANT, Mo. – Dumpsters are set up in Florissant for people to get rid of anything damaged during the flooding this week. The dumpsters are located at St. Ferdinand Park between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The city notes that they’ll accept all items except electronics.

EDWARDSVILLE - Enjoy the sounds of the season when Opera Edwardsville takes the stage at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville, Thursday, Dec. 19, for its signature holiday concert. Tickets are on sale now for this festive event. The one-hour long program includes a quartet of outstanding soloists performing holiday classics and festive hits. Tickets are sold through the Wildey Theatre Box Office and can be purchased online, by phone or in person. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.operaedwardsville.org . Guest artists include Opera Edwardsville favorites Amy Tommey, soprano; Karen Kanakis, soprano; Emily Fons, mezzo; Limmie Pulliam, tenor; Michael Kelly, baritone; and accompaniment by Opera Edwardsville pianist and artist-in-residence Joseph Welch. SIUE music student Benjamin Moore will be the student spotlight performer. Opera Edwardsville Founder and Artistic Director Chase Hopkins will emcee the event. As part of the event, a champagne toast will be hosted

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