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Investigators found 10 pounds of meth in the bag Cregg L. Matthews, 56, carried and 21.6 more pounds in the suitcase with his name on it.

Paul McCartney had a busy year, and he’s wrapping up his 2023 by answering 23 questions from fans. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer responded to questions posted to his Official…

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BUNKER HILL - There’s nothing like Christmas in your own house. For Lisa Webb, owner of Third Street Realty, helping people find their new homes is the best part of her job, and the work doesn’t stop during the holiday season. Webb speaks to a lot of people who are nervous about starting the process in the winter months, but she promises it’s still a great time to sell and buy. As long as you or your agent do their due diligence to make sure the property is right for you, Webb can help you find that dream home. “It’s December, so people always ask, ‘Is it still a good time to sell my house?’ It absolutely is still a good time,” Webb said. “Don’t wait. Don’t feel like you need to wait for spring to come. Go with it, list it and get it out on the market now.” The holiday season can be busy, and Webb encounters a lot of people who worry it’s not the right time to list their home. But she reminds

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A bottleneck at the comptroller’s office delayed the recording of deeds — until the Post-Dispatch began making calls.

Former St. Clair High School teachers Brianna Coppage and Megan Gaither were already having quite the 2023 when, this week, they went Hollywood — or at least South Park, Colorado. Coppage and Gaither taught English and English Language Arts at the rural Missouri high school until October, when they were separately outed as OnlyFans performers — and swiftly forced out of their classrooms.

Members of the East St. Louis Fire Department (ESLFD) were excited to respond to a call on Tuesday, Dec.19. The Local 23 members delivered wrapped presents to students in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Project Success…

Hush-a-Phone, Scissor Phones, One of the First Rotary Dial Phones – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored 1896 […]

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EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Thursday that a grand jury has issued an indictment for first-degree murder and reckless homicide against a driver accused of fleeing from police and causing a crash that, months later, resulted in the death of another motorist. In the indictment issued Thursday, Ronnell L. Welch, 39, of St. Louis is charged with two new counts: first-degree murder and reckless homicide. Welch had previously been charged with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, aggravated reckless driving, possession of stolen vehicle and residential burglary. Those initial charges were filed prior to the death of the victim. On Nov. 14, 2022, Welch allegedly entered the residence of a Granite City woman with intent to commit a theft and stole her pickup. The charges allege that he then attempted to flee in the stolen pickup from Granite City Police officers. At the intersection of Illinois 3 and Rock Road, the pickup

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"We extend a warm welcome to Mr. Claus and recognize the vital role of U.S. milk and cookies in fueling his festive flight."

More than a dozen were there to welcome her and her dad home.

This year, once the presents have been presented and the PJs have been cast aside, why not kick off Christmas right with a feast fit for the Nice List occupant that you are? Casa Don Alfonso (100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton; 314-719-1496) brings a bit of decadence to this year's proceedings with a Christmas Brunch Buffet from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The 'disco dive bar' from the owners of Golden Gems is meant to be a "positive, happy gathering place that helps to build community and to be loud about the things that matter."

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Taya Sullivan, 20, is a freshman at West Virginia University, double majoring in neuroscience and Spanish. She also has a campus job in a linguistics lab, building on her majors and earning money she needs to continue her studies. Next semester, both her Spanish major and her job will be gone. Sullivan […]

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HOUSTON — When a lightning storm knocked out power in Doris Brown’s Northeast Houston neighborhood this summer, her solar-powered home suddenly became a refuge for frantic neighbors left without electricity. The impromptu guests were able to charge their cellphones, power up their CPAP and portable oxygen machines, and take hot showers. A party vibe prevailed […]

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