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Edwardsville To Unveil Refurbished Leclaire Water Tower

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EDWARDSVILLE — The City of Edwardsville will hold a lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, to unveil the newly refurbished Leclaire water tower, a nearly century-old landmark located at Longfellow Avenue and Troy Road in the Leclaire neighborhood. The refurbishment project, completed this fall, included cleaning, painting, essential structural maintenance, and the installation of customizable lighting designed to highlight the historic water tower’s significance within

Maryville Breaks Ground on New Entertainment Pavilion

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MARYVILLE - The Village of Maryville came together to celebrate the upcoming installation of a new entertainment pavilion at Firemen’s Park. On Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, community members gathered at Firemen’s Park for a groundbreaking ceremony. The entertainment pavilion will encourage the community to come together for events and attract people from across the region to Maryville. “This project represents a major step forward,” said Mayor Wayne White. “It’s

Drive-Thru Turkey Giveaway Planned for Saturday in Bethalto

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BETHALTO - Community members can receive a free turkey ahead of Thanksgiving. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, you can stop by Pruitt Mechanical Services at 8511 Witt Lane in Bethalto for their drive-thru turkey drive. In addition to turkeys, attendees will receive Thanksgiving sides and food donated by the community. “We’re going to have a tremendous amount of turkeys, so no worries,” said Joe Pruitt. “We hope to have a really good turnout. We have a lot o

Illinois State Police Charge Missouri Men With Weapon Offenses In Madison County

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EDWARDSVILLE – Four men from Missouri face felony charges for unlawful weapon possession and other offenses allegedly committed in Madison County. Micole A. Tankins, 30, of St. Louis, was charged in another separate case from Nov. 6, 2025 with one count each of armed violence (a Class X felony), possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (a Class 1 felony), posession of fcontraband in a penal institution (a Class 1 felony) and aggravated unlawful possession of weapons (a

Former Belleville Lawyer Sentenced For Embezzling Over $1 Million: Victims Included Children Of Former Fallen Police Officer

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EAST ST. LOUIS — A former Belleville attorney has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison after admitting to embezzling more than $1 million from his clients, including the children of a fallen police officer. Jason R. Caraway, 51, pleaded guilty in February 2025 to six counts of wire fraud related to his misappropriation of client funds while practicing at Caraway, Fisher & Broombaugh, P.C., a personal injury law firm in Belleville. Among those impacted were two children of

SIU School of Dental Medicine Provides Free Dental Care for Veterans

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ALTON - Local veterans could receive free comprehensive dental care through the SIU School of Dental Medicine as part of their Veterans Day celebration. On Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, veterans received dental care at the hands of SIU students under faculty supervision. Dr. Katie Kosten, Director of Community Dentistry, explained that the initiative was an opportunity to support veterans while giving students more experience. “We had a really great day,” she said. “It’s

Jersey Middle Students Donate $5,000 To Local American Legion Posts

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JERSEYVILLE – Jersey Community Middle School students ran to raise thousands in funds for a great cause once again this year. Members of the Jersey Community Middle School Student Council held this year’s Wounded Warrior Run on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. The annual event raises funds to support the Jerseyville and Grafton American Legion posts, and has seen thousands raised for both organizations in recent years. This year’s dedicated group of students raised a total o

St. Louis among top US cities for side hustles, study says

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A nationwide analysis of Google search data by Ninja Transfers found that many Texans are looking to boost their income with side hustles, with Denton, Killeen, McKinney, and Frisco all ranking in the top 50 cities for side hustle searches.
Joey Schneider

The Benefits of Practicing Gratitude in Daily Life

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What if a simple shift in perspective could improve your mental health, deepen your relationships, and even boost your physical well-being? Research shows that gratitude—the act of recognizing and appreciating the positive aspects of life—holds transformative power. Yet, it remains an underutilized practice in many people’s daily routines. Understanding the multifaceted benefits of gratitude can inspire meaningful changes in how we approach each day. The Science Behind Gratitude