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South County Mall burglary suspect zips on scooter with stolen jewelry

2 years 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- An Arnold man was arrested early Friday morning after leaving the South County Mall on an electric scooter, according to police. He was armed and carrying burglary tools, a fake security badge, and stolen jewelry. Jacob Scholtes now faces burglary and theft charges. Court documents state that a mall security guard saw [...]
Joe Millitzer

Soul Sanctuary to Host Silent Book Club Reading Event

2 years 3 months ago
ALTON - Soul Sanctuary will host their first Silent Book Club event for introverts and others who want company while reading. From 6–8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, people can come to Soul Sanctuary at Milton Schoolhouse, read and chat if they want. Stella Webb, owner of Soul Sanctuary , explained that the free event aims to provide companionship and encourage leisurely reading. “This is a whole new approach to book club,” Webb said. “It’s just more about camaraderie, more about just being around people. There’s no pressure to read the same book and have it ready by the same time.” Silent Book Clubs are gaining popularity around the world. The groups meet regularly and attendees read their own books, at their own pace, in silence for an hour. Socialization is optional after the quiet reading hour is done. As a minister and spiritual practitioner through Soul Sanctuary, Webb said she has worked with a lot of people who feel increasingly

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Two Charged Within Four Days With Theft From Granite City Walmart

2 years 3 months ago
GRANITE CITY - Over the span of just four days, two different individuals were both charged with retail theft from the same Walmart located at 379 Pontoon Road in Granite City, according to recent Madison County felony court filings. Christine E. Weldon, 56, of Granite City, was charged with retail theft under $300. Court documents state Weldon stole clothing items with a total value not in excess of $300 on Dec. 18, 2023. Weldon had previously been convicted of Forgery on Sept. 12, 2016 in Madison County. In this most recent case, she was charged with a Class 4 felony. Court documents indicate she was released upon her signature of a Conditions of Pretrial Release Order. Four days earlier on Dec. 14, 2023, Jamiah L. Sullivan, 24, of O’Fallon, was also charged with retail theft from the same Walmart. Court documents allege Sullivan stole “toys and household goods” with a total value greater than $300. Sullivan was charged with a Class 3 felony and has since

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Granite City Felon Charged With Weapon Possession

2 years 3 months ago
GRANITE CITY - A Granite City man previously convicted of a felony has been charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, according to recently filed Madison County court documents. Chistopher G. Landreth, Jr. was charged with one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon on Dec. 8, 2023. According to court documents, the felony Landreth has previously been convicted of was Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, which he committed in 2019. Court documents also specify the weapon in this case as an RG .22 revolver. Landreth was charged with a Class 3 felony. Court documents indicate he was released upon his signature of a Conditions of Pretrial Release Order. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All subjects charged with criminal offenses are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2024

2 years 3 months ago
St. Louis City’s 18th Ward Committee Woman Yolonda Yancie helps Kylie Rucker with her speech during the Alpha Phi Alpha MLK Observance program in Fountain Park in St. Louis, Missouri, on Sat. Jan. 13, 2024. The program took place in…

Fire damages Overland apartment building

2 years 3 months ago
OVERLAND, Mo. -- Fire damaged an apartment building in Overland. It started just before 1 a.m. Monday on Cedar Glen Drive, near Spencer Avenue. Firefighters say they had to call for additional help because it was so cold. They had a small issue with a fire hydrant being frozen. Four families were displaced. The Red [...]
Joe Millitzer

Tamm Avenue Bar's Craft Night Will Help You Beat the Winter Blues

2 years 3 months ago
In the dead of winter, it can be all too easy to spend every night on the couch, Netflixing and chilling without even having someone to chill with. If you ask us, that's a recipe for depression — but Tamm Avenue Bar (1227 Tamm Avenue) just might have the cure.
Sarah Fenske