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EDWARDSVILLE - Robert Werden, the Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools, was sworn in Monday morning to begin his second term. In Werden’s speech, he thanked many people in the Madison County Regional Office of Education as well as other local educators and program leaders. “I truly do love my job,” Werden said. “I love working for the taxpayer and I love working for the residents of Madison County.” He noted that he titled his speech “I Love My Job” and joked that he appreciates the people who work with him, especially those who deal with the “crazy parents crazy administrators.” Dr. Tricia Blackard was sworn in as the assistant regional superintendent. Blackard previously served as the assistant principal at Collinsville High School. Judge Amy Maher performed the ceremony. “It’s a joy to wake up every day and be excited to go to work,” Blackard said. Werden thanked a long list of attendees,

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A Florissant man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left 11 people injured early Sunday in Wichita, Kan.

JERSEYVILLE - A 21-year-old Jerseyville resident has been charged with eight counts of criminal property damage for spraying orange spray paint on several pieces of government, private, and personal property around the city. Court filings state Dakota L. Harris, 21, of Jerseyville, was charged on June 23 with two felony counts of criminal damage to government property, as well as six misdemeanor counts of criminal damage to property. The following pieces of property were affected by Harris’s spray painting spree: A stoplight switch box located on the corner of State Street and Pearl Street, where Harris “spray painted a cross,” according to court filings. A one-way street sign located at the south rear entry alley of Royal Banks, located at 117 S. State Street. Two poles at the rear alley entrance of 117 S. State Street, property of Royal Banks. A 2010 Toyota RAV4, which was located in the 100 block of East Pearl Street. Several areas of the George's

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Ringo Starr is turning 83 on Friday, July 7, and he celebrating with his annual Peace and Love birthday event.  “As many of you know, since 2008, every year I use…

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Our long national egg nightmare is over: Well, mostly over: There's been a brief spike upward in June for some reason. However, the average since 2022 is $2, and that's exactly where we are now. METHODOLOGY NOTE: For some reason the USDA's weekly price survey occasionally covers only a tiny number of stores, which produces ...continue reading "Raw data: Eggs"

Tuesday, July 4, is Independence Day, and as always, PBS is celebrating with its annual special A Capitol Fourth. Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, this year's concert features performances by Chicago,…

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Most prominently, Parson vetoed $46 million for an allied health building at St. Louis Community College.

598,086 passengers reported clearing TSA Security Checkpoints in June 2023

GREENSBORO, N.C. - 17-year-old Tyler Smith’s dreams came true this past week when he captured the World Ninja League Elite crown at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Tyler became the first competitor in eight seasons to clear all three stages in the Elite division at the world championships. “This is definitely one of my bigger dreams come true,” he said. “I have been training for seven and a half years and competing in this league for six years and slowly made my way up. I was 10th, fifth, and third and I was really happy to win the whole thing this time.” Tyler trains five to six days a week, often at a farm Ninja gym in a barn in Dorsey and also at Shinobi Fitness. Tyler lives in Holiday Shores. Tyler’s mother, Leila, said she was so proud of her son for such a remarkable achievement. “I think being proud of him might be an understatement,” she said. “He has worked so hard the last seven and a half years. He has been competing

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The incident was in addition to eight previous escapes and attempted escapes since January 2020.

Authorities recovered the body of a man who drowned Sunday evening in the Big River at Rockford Beach.

The man was reportedly last seen while jumping from a nearby bluff into the river.

Several people in the St. Louis region have been hit by stray, celebratory gunfire in recent years.

JERSEYVILLE - Two individuals have been charged with battery while one faces an additional drug-related charge in Jersey County, according to recent court filings. Chad R. Cordes, 36, of Jerseyville, was charged with aggravated domestic battery on June 21. Court records state Cordes “intentionally strangled” the victim “using a phone charger cable.” Cordes was charged with a Class 2 felony and his bail was set at $75,000. More information and updates on this case can be found here by searching for case number 2023CF000105. Andrew L. Hoofard, 37, also of Jerseyville, was charged with one count of battery and one count of methamphetamine possession. Court records state he slapped the victim in the face, resulting in a Class A misdemeanor charge. Hoofard was also given a Class 3 felony charge for possessing less than five grams of methamphetamine. More information and updates on this case can be found here by searching for case number 2023CF000102.

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ALTON - Alton’s 4th of July celebration promises to go off with a bang tonight, July 3 at the Alton Amphitheater. Starting at 5 p.m., the event offers live music and plenty of food before the fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. “People always look forward to the fireworks festival, and the Amphitheater Commission does a wonderful job of putting together a nice event down at the riverfront. There will be music, food and a festive atmosphere and it culminates with the fireworks,” Alton Mayor David Goins said. Alton’s fireworks display is a local favorite. Fireworks company J&M Displays started setting up the launchsite in West Alton, Missouri at 10 a.m. today. Supervisor Bill Bojarzin said this is his 25th year of launching the Alton fireworks. He added that Independence Day has always been one of his favorite holidays. A local DJ is playing music from 5–7:30 p.m., and then the 399th Army Band will take the stage at 8 p.m. until the fireworks start.

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