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Cones with a Cop Event Supports Local Holiday Gift Program

Riverbender 🕸
2 months 3 weeks ago
CASEYVILLE — Police departments from Caseyville, Collinsville, and Maryville will team up this evening to raise funds for the Shop with a Cop program, aiming to support local children during the holiday season. The event, called Cones with a Cop, will take place from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Dairy Haven in Caseyville. During the fundraiser, all proceeds from Dairy Haven purchases will be donated directly to Shop with a Cop, a program designed to provide holiday gifts for children in the community. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Dunk-a-Cop Dunk Tank, where donations of any amount allowed participants to dunk police officers, including Caseyville Police Chief Woodrow Hall, who volunteered to be in the tank for part of the evening. Other officers will take turns in the dunk tank throughout the event. Additional activities will be face painting, music provided by a DJ, and the distribution of snap-on police bracelets and fun stickers

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In the news: Longtime MRH teacher passes; Richmond Heights Schnucks sells $2M scratchers ticket; Read about a coming business

40 South News
2 months 3 weeks ago
A former MRH teacher passes, Maplewood highlights its black-owned businesses, and a look at a sports bar coming to Maplewood. Legacy — Michael Russell Obituary — 35-year teaching and coaching career in the Maplewood Richmond Heights school district Fox 2 — Man wins $2M scratchers ticket from St. Louis Schnucks vending machine KSDK — Richmond […]
Doug Miner

Shiloh's Joy, Granite City's Schulz Retire From Police Departments

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2 months 3 weeks ago
SHILOH/GRANITE CITY — The Shiloh Police Department will mark the retirement of Sergeant Sean Joy, who has served the community for 25 years, with his final working day on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Throughout his career, Joy has held various roles within the department, including Patrolman, DEA Hotel Motel Task Force Officer, DARE Instructor, Field Training Officer, Field Training Manager, and Patrol Sergeant. The Shiloh Police Department recognized his contributions and leadership, describing him as both a friend to many in the community and a mentor to numerous colleagues. “Please join us in celebrating the career of Sergeant Sean Joy! We thank him for a job well done and congratulate him on his upcoming retirement,” the department said in a statement. “Thank you for everything, Sean!” Joy’s retirement marks the end of a quarter-century of service dedicated to law enforcement and community engagement in Shiloh. Lt. Schulz Retires From

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Top Shelf in Godfrey is Officially Open

Riverbender 🕸
2 months 3 weeks ago
GODFREY - Complete with a bar and a drive-thru, Top Shelf in Godfrey is officially open. On Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, village officials gathered to commemorate the soft opening of Top Shelf at 6529 Godfrey Road. The store will have a grand opening celebration at 9 a.m. on Aug. 22, 2025. In the meantime, they are open and ready to serve the Godfrey community. “Everyone really welcomed us with open arms, it seemed like,” said owner Patrick Schutzbach. “We’re just really excited to be here.” Top Shelf has a drive-thru, making it “neat, quick, easy and efficient” to pick up your products. They also secured a pour license, so customers can enjoy a single-serve beverage while in the store. Schutzbach hopes to welcome many people who will come out, have a drink, and “watch the game.” They also plan to offer classes and sampling events every week. Schutzbach explained that experts will go over PowerPoints and coordinate tastings an

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