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St. Louis Woman Charged in Repo Man’s Murder

2 years 9 months ago
A St. Louis woman is facing a felony murder charge after working to rob the person who’d repossessed her Jeep — a robbery that went badly awry.  On September 7, 44-year-old tow truck company owner Jesse Jones attempted to repossess the Jeep Grand Cherokee belonging to Cortrina Donaby in St.  Louis’ Hamilton Heights neighborhood.
Ryan Krull

Wood River Potentially Pursuing Sidewalk Repairs

2 years 9 months ago
WOOD RIVER - More sidewalk repairs could be coming in Wood River after City Manager Steve Palen recently suggested using $100,000 in grant funds to repair sidewalks around the city. Palen announced at Monday’s City Council meeting that the city has secured $100,000 in grant funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through the Build Illinois bond program. He added that he would like to get started on expanding the city’s sidewalk repair efforts. “I just wanted to update the council on the $100,000 DCEO grant, we did get verification finally that we are going to receive that. I kind of wanted to get a head nod, straw poll from the council. “I would like to pursue a larger sidewalk project with that money. If everybody’s okay with that, we’ll start planning for that.” While no council member vocally objected, the item was not up for a vote, just discussion. Future action is likely to eventually

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Food for Thought: Tips on Baking Cookies and Food Safety During the Holidays

2 years 9 months ago
ALTON - Safe Food Specialist Linda Petterson teamed up with Chef Michael Lapage and RiverBender.com’s own CJ Nasello to share tips on staying safe and baking the best cookies. Petterson provides food safety courses and certifications in food and alcohol management. She regularly works with individuals and commercial chefs throughout the Riverbend region. CJ and Petterson partner for a Food for Thought food safety segment on Our Daily Show! once a month, and she noted that her classes have grown as she gets her name out there. “I have a reputation going in the area that I do give good classes, and I really take pride in that,” Petterson said. “I’ve grown a lot, my classes have been wonderful, this segment has been great. I’m very pleased with what we’ve done. And hopefully we’ve touched a lot of other people’s lives and helped keep their food safe commercially and individually.” In the most recent Food for Thought

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Karla Eslinger announced as Missouri’s next commissioner of education

2 years 9 months ago
State Sen. Karla Eslinger will be Missouri’s next commissioner of education beginning in June, the State Board of Education announced during its meeting Tuesday. The board has met in closed session twice since the last public meeting — in which current Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven revealed her plans to retire at the end of June. The board also began its meeting Tuesday in closed session for an hour. Board President Charlie Shields said the board has used the three closed-door…
Annelise Hanshaw

Francis Vogel Key To Panthers' Success, Is A Sparklight Internet Male Athlete Of Month

2 years 9 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - Senior Francis Vogel is a multi-sport Jersey Community High School athlete and he is playing a pivotal role on this year's Panthers' boys basketball team under head Coach Matt Murphy. Francis is a three-year Jersey player moving from Brussels his freshman year. He was a wide receiver/cornerback on the Panthers' varsity football team in 2023. Francis is a Sparklight Internet Male Athlete of the Month for the Panthers. Coach Murphy had this to say about his senior player: "Francis has a motor that not many players have nor can match. He is an all-around very good athlete with a lot of passion for the game. Francis has natural instincts that cannot be taught on the defensive end. "He plays a lot bigger than his 6-foot-2 size and is relentless on the glass and attacking the rim. He is a two-year starter and brings experience to the team as well." Again, congrats to Francis Vogel for his honor as a Sparklight Internet Male Athlete of Month for Jersey Community High School.

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Police searching for Shrewsbury carjackers

2 years 9 months ago
SHREWSBURY, Mo. -- Police are searching for two carjacking suspects after a vehicle was stolen from someone at an apartment complex on Monday. The vehicle was found hours later after a crash in the Spanish Lake area. A driver called police to report witnessing an armed robbery near the intersection of Weil Avenue and Jacobs [...]
Joe Millitzer