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Sandcastle Beach

2 years 6 months ago

With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard will be transformed into a beachfront park.   Visitors can take a stroll along the boardwalk, search for

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Rachel Huffman

Edwardsville Fireworks Extravaganza Is Saturday, July 1

2 years 6 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - An Independence Day celebration to remember is in the works for Saturday, July 1, as the annual Edwardsville fireworks extravaganza returns to American Legion Post 199. The City of Edwardsville and the American Legion are once again teaming up to provide this free community event to celebrate the Fourth of July. “This is always one of the highlights of the summer season,” Mayor Art Risavy said. “We’re proud to continue the long tradition of partnering with the American Legion to offer this event.” This year’s celebration will feature an expanded lineup, including multiple food trucks and vendors; outdoor drink stations throughout the American Legion grounds; two concerts, including the Edwardsville Municipal Band; shuttles to transport visitors from two parking areas and, of course, the fireworks display to cap off the night. Wes Sterling, the commander of American Legion Post 199, said it made sense to offer more food and drink options,

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St. Louis County Vigilante Who Shot at Car Thieves Faces Charges

2 years 6 months ago
Prosecutors in St. Louis County announced charges yesterday against a 32-year-old woman who they say took it upon herself to chase down the men who stole her sister's car, causing a serious traffic accident and endangering children in the process. According to a police probable cause statement, Francesca Jones' sister had her 2020 Dodge Challenger stolen. One day after the alleged theft, Jones saw the vehicle on West Florissant near Goodfellow Boulevard.
Ryan Krull

Good News Preaches the Gospel of Good Brews

2 years 6 months ago
Beer and religion have a complicated history. Some faiths frown upon or even forbid the consumption of any intoxicants, while Catholic monks have been practitioners and keepers of sacred brewing techniques for centuries.
Tony Rehagen

Victim identified in explosion at Olin Corp.'s Winchester ammunition facility in East Alton

2 years 6 months ago
The East Alton Fire Department responded to a deadly explosion Thursday afternoon at an ammunition plant. Authorities told KSDK that a man was killed when a truck carrying shotgun shell primers exploded at Olin Corp.'s (NYSSE: OLN) Winchester Ammunition Plant, located at 600 Powder Mill Road. It's believed the truck that exploded was carrying primer. Friday afternoon, Madison County Coroner Steve Nonn identified the victim as 60-year-old Oscar "Zeke" R. Bettorf of Bunker Hill, Illinois. An autopsy…
Kelsi Anderson and Robert Townsend