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Domestic Battery, Drug Possession Charges Filed In Jersey County

2 years 1 month ago
JERSEYVILLE - One individual is facing charges of domestic battery and criminal damage to property while another has been charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to recent Jersey County court filings. Ashley D. Combs, 36, of Jerseyville, was charged with one count of domestic battery and one count of criminal damage to property following an alleged incident on or about Oct. 24, 2023. Court documents indicate Combs shoved the victim “against a wall and grabbed her arm while at their shared residence.” Combs had previously been convicted of domestic battery on Jan. 29, 2018, also in Jersey County. Combs is facing a Class 4 felony charge for the domestic battery offense. Court documents indicate she is being held in the custody of the Jersey County Sheriff until her initial court appearance. Ashley N. Hillman, 35, of Jerseyville, was charged with unlawful possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine, possession of a hypodermic

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Wesley Bell Drops Senate Bid to Challenge Cori Bush

2 years 1 month ago
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has dropped his bid for U.S. Senate to run for Congress against Representative Cori Bush. In a statement Monday, Bell said he intended to run for senate because he felt "our future as a democracy was in peril" after Hawley "long abandoned Democratic principles" — but he's now feeling a call to a different role. "Over the last several weeks, as I've campaigned around the state, I've heard one refrain from Democrats above all else: yes, we need you in Washington, but St. Louis needs you in the House of Representatives," he said.
Monica Obradovic

Alton Halloween Parade Should Be Spectacular Once Again On Evening Of Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023

2 years 1 month ago
ALTON - The 106th edition of the Alton Halloween Parade is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. East End Improvement Association is the parade sponsor. Alton Halloween Parade spokesperson Steve Schwartz said he once again has high expectations of another memorable parade. Former long-time Alton Alderman Charles Brake will be the grand marshal of the parade. The Alton Halloween Parade will be staged in the Alton Police Department parking lot. Schwartz said Brake was a natural choice to be the parade marshal with his 26 years of service to the City of Alton. If you are unable to get out to view the Alton Halloween Parade in person, watch the live stream on Riverbender.com. Schwartz said last week he speculated about 60-70 entries in the parade from everything from floats to bands, etc. The competition for the float winners is always stringent. Alton’s 106th annual celebration will run from 7–10 p.m. The Alton Halloween Parade begins downtown at the intersection of

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Don't Be A Zombie When It Comes To Energy Savings This Halloween Season

2 years 1 month ago
ST. LOUIS - As temperatures cool, it can be easy to slip into "zombie mode" when it comes to staying on top of home energy usage. Instead of taking a lifeless approach this spooky season, here are four simple modifications you can make without much effort that can decrease your energy drain – and won't require big sacrifices: Let the sunshine in. As we head into daylight saving time, take advantage of the last few longer days by opening curtains and letting the natural sunlight warm your space. In the evening, keep them closed to prevent the heat from escaping. Lower the heat to 68 degrees. Consider slipping on a hoodie or a sweater to stay comfortable, as lower temperature settings will use less energy with little effort. You can save 5% for every degree you drop your thermostat between 60 to 70 degrees. Clear your air vents. Make sure there are no furniture items or appliances obstructing any vents to maximize heating efficiency. Removing blockages and replacing

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Jersey Community Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Roll

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Jersey Community Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Roll 5th grade: Jacob M. Dixon, Myles P. Dougherty, Aria J. Forrester, Olivia D. Funk, Braden J. Hall, Tod M. Herndon, Aiden D. Johnisee, Connor J. Kirkendoll, Kagen A. McClintock, Colton T. Mueller, Cailynn R. Newby, Sophia L. Penelton, Jada D. Price, Andrew R. Ray, Emmy L. Rothe, Bristen A. Schlottner, Ian C. Schulz, Ginny K. Shaffer, Kenna R. Sievers, McKenzie A. Towell, Brianna M. Waters, and Lana M. West. 6th grade: Eryn D. Benner, Samantha G. Beumer, Nylah R. Box-Michaels, Jordan R. Cato, Derrick L. Dublo Jr, Erin J. Federle, Carter M. Fitzgerald, Allison R. Haarmann, Landon J. Hazelwonder, Rylie G. Hedger, Gracie L. Herrmann, Skylee H. Howell, Carson J. Johnson, Alaya R. LeMasters, Christopher R. Meares, Austin C. Mintert, Ella R. Newell, Aydan J. Rader, Gabriel P. Rawe, Alexis M. Roberts, Sophia L. Schroeder, Aiden J. Smith, Cole J. Stierley, Wyatt A. Taylor, Keegan D. Varble, Aubrey J. Vetter, and Lucas T. Wallace

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Would You Trust All Of Your Financial Services & Money To Elon Musk?

2 years 1 month ago
Yes, I’m well are of Betteridge’s Law, and yes, this headline is designed to deliberately obey it. It’s no surprise that Elon’s grand vision for exTwitter was to try to turn it into a financial services everything app. He’s been talking about such an app for years. It’s what he wanted his original X.com to […]
Mike Masnick

Wesley Bell announces run against Cori Bush for Congress

2 years 1 month ago
Fresh from a campaign trip to Kansas City, St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell is ditching his long-shot Democratic primary bid for the U.S. Senate and pivoting to run for Congress against two-term incumbent Congresswoman Cori Bush. Bell announced Monday he is dropping out of the race to challenge Republican Sen. Josh Hawley to go after Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. That district includes the city of St. Louis and most of northern St. Louis County. Bell’s retreat from a statewide…
Christine Byers and Mark Maxwell