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ISP Arrests Belleville Man For First-Degree Murder

1 year 11 months ago
BELLEVILLE – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) announced the arrest of Robert E. Hyde Jr., 48, of Belleville, on charges of First Degree Murder, a Class M Felony. On June 12, 2024, PSEG agents were called by the East St. Louis Police Department to investigate a homicide that occurred in the 1300 block of 45th Street. The victim, identified as 42-year-old Kenyatta Brown of East St. Louis, was found deceased in the street, having suffered a gunshot wound. The following day, June 13, 2024, the case was presented to St. Clair County State’s Attorney James Gomric, who subsequently filed the First Degree Murder charge against Hyde. On July 29, 2024, the United States Marshals Service apprehended Hyde in Caseyville. He is currently being held at the St. Clair County Jail. Authorities have not released further information regarding the case.

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South Roxana Gears Up for Back-to-School Event with the American Legion

1 year 11 months ago
SOUTH ROXANA – South Roxana prepares for a much-anticipated back-to-school event. From 1 to 5 p.m. on August 10, 2024, the Village of South Roxana and the American Legion will join forces at 417 Sinclair Ave to provide book bags and school supplies to children from South Roxana and Hartford. The event aims to alleviate families' financial burdens during the back-to-school season, ensuring that every child starts the school year with the necessary tools for success. Mayor TJ Callahan shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming event. "This back-to-school event is a wonderful opportunity for our community to unite and support our children. It's about more than just providing supplies; it's about showing our kids that we care about their education and future." American Legion Commander Mike Barton expressed his gratitude for the collaborative effort, stating, "It's truly rewarding to work with the Village of South Roxana to help out our community. When we approached the village about

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Goshen Theatre Project Presents 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'

1 year 11 months ago
TROY – The Goshen Theatre Project is set to captivate audiences with its upcoming production of Disney’s "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." This adaptation, based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, will be performed outdoors at Silver Creek Elementary School from August 2 to August 4, each evening at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Terry Pattison, the musical features the renowned music of Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. "We are incredibly excited to bring this powerful story to the stage," Pattison said. "Our cast and crew have poured their hearts and souls into this show, and we can’t wait to share it with our community." The production delves into the lives of several characters, including a devoted Archdeacon, a cavalier officer, an esoteric gypsy dancer, and the compassionate bell ringer, Quasimodo. The musical adaptation promises to explore themes of compassion, tolerance, and the triumph of the human spirit, offering a moving experience for audiences of al

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Making Money By Understanding The Difference Between Analog & Digital

1 year 11 months ago
One of the central ideas of Walled Culture the book (free digital versions available) is that there is a fundamental difference between analog and digital, and that copyright fails to recognize that. Instead, it seeks to impose what is an inherently analog approach based on scarcity to the online world where abundance is the norm. The […]
Mike Masnick