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Police: Woman stabs boyfriend during argument

2 years 5 months ago
ST. LOUIS - A woman is in custody for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend during an argument. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department filed a probable cause statement stating the stabbing took place Jan. 8 at the Badenhaus Apartments in the 8400 block of Gast Place, located in the Baden neighborhood. Police received a call for [...]
Kevin S. Held

Belt Announces Nearly $30,000 In Library Grants To Metro East Schools

2 years 5 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt announced over a dozen school districts around the Metro East area have received nearly $30,000 to provide resources to libraries through books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, technology and programs. “Libraries play a major role in students’ academic success at all age levels,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This funding will empower our school districts to strengthen their library resources, allowing new and updated learning and technology opportunities for students.” Funding for the School District Library Grant Program originates from the General Reserve Fund and is appropriated for this purpose by the Illinois General Assembly. Some school districts receiving funding include: Belleville Township High School District 201 - $4,199 East Saint Louis School District 189 - $3,559 Mascoutah Community Unit District 19 - $3,473 O'Fallon School District 90- $3,370 Cahokia

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Godfrey Business Spotlight: Karen Wilson State Farm

2 years 5 months ago
GODFREY - “Like a good neighbor, State Farm (or should we say, Karen) is there…” And what a good neighbor she is to so many in the community. Mrs. Wilson is very active and committed to the community. She does, or has, served on several community service organization boards. She is on the boards of the Riverbend Growth Association, North Alton-Godfrey Business Council, Pride, Inc., Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation, and Asbury Village. Karen was very instrumental, through Pride, Inc., in developing the “Welcome to Godfrey” signs at both the northern and southern entrances to the Village. She has chaired the local Bucket Brigade, which her father started in 1988. She also co-chaired, with Pat Ackman, the Miles Davis Memorial Committee that raised money to erect a statue of Miles Davis in his birth town of Alton. While many currently recognize Karen as a State Farm agent, she does have a varied career. Back in the day, she sold real estate

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Public safety is paramount, say St. Louis leaders

2 years 5 months ago
A town hall meeting on public safety drew almost 200 community members who gathered to engage with St. Louis leaders who provided updates and heard concerned citizens as expressed their opinions.
Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American

Madison County Renews Adopt-A-Highway Program

2 years 5 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Local businesses and civic groups can now get more involved in helping keep the county clean. The Madison County Board voted on in December to renew its Adopt-A-Highway program throughout the county. County roads are a vital piece of the county’s transportation network, connecting the places where residents live, work and play. “While development, construction and weather treatment are the most critical aspects of road maintenance, it is also important to maintain the areas around roadways through litter clean-up,” County Engineer Adam Walden said. “The Adopt-a-Highway Program will allow residents, local businesses and civic groups to participate in beautifying county roadways.” Walden said the county’s Adopt-A-Highway program offers an opportunity for organizations or individuals to adopt a section of up to two miles of county-maintained roadways and conduct periodic litter clean-ups to help protect the environment and keep

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