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Difference Maker: Retiree David Davis Brings Skills As Head Grandpa Of Holiday Display

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ALTON — David Davis, a retired machine adjuster and group leader with 40 years of experience at Olin, was the head grandpa for this year’s Christmas Wonderland at Rock Spring Park. The annual holiday lights display, featuring more than 4 million lights, was held from Nov. 28, 2025, through Dec. 28, 2025. Because of the Grandpa Gang's efforts, visitors were able to see cascading waterfalls, lighted trees, and hundreds of light displays that have become a beloved tradition in

Granite City Police Seize Firearms From New Year's Shooters

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GRANITE CITY - Granite City Police responded to multiple reports of shots fired on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2025, during celebrations that prompted concerns over public safety. Officers investigated two incidents where individuals were recklessly discharging firearms into the air or ground, leading to the execution of separate search warrants at two residences. As a result of the warrants, several people were taken into custody, and officers confiscated eight firearms along with

Alton State Street Trails Owners Meeting With Attorney After City Council Shutdown

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ALTON – The owners of the State Street Trails in Alton are preparing to meet with an attorney soon to discuss possible next steps after the City Council voted last month to stop the property from being used as an outdoor BMX facility. Nicholas Goewey, who co-owns the property with Aaron Lockhart, announced via the State Street Trails Instagram page last week that the property owners will meet on Friday, Jan. 2, 2025 with their attorney, who is extensively researching the situation.

After Minnesota fraud allegations, HHS orders states to justify child care spending

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WASHINGTON — States must now provide “justification” that federal child care funds they receive are spent on “legitimate” providers in order to get those dollars, President Donald Trump’s administration announced.  The Tuesday shift in policy came following allegations of fraud in Minnesota’s child care programs, which prompted the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services […]
Shauneen Miranda