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ISP Issues Preliminary Report About Fatal Accident Near SIUE

2 years 8 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Illinois State Police released a preliminary report Friday afternoon about a fatal accident early in the morning at North University Drive and Illinois Route 143. This was the ISP preliminary report: WHAT: Single Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash WHERE: North University Drive at Illinois Route 143, Madison County WHEN: At approximately 5:50 a.m., May 20, 2022 VEHICLE: Unit 1 – 2004 White Nissan Truck DRIVER: Unit 1 – Paul A. Wisdom, a 78-year-old male from Park Hills, MO – Deceased PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling on the ramp from North University Drive to Illinois Route 143 eastbound, Madison County. For unknown reasons, Unit 1 left the roadway to the left, struck an embankment and overturned. The driver of Unit 1 was ejected and fatally injured. The driver of Unit 1 was pronounced deceased on scene by the Madison County Coroner. This is an open and ongoing investigation

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New roads, new dams: St. Louis gears up for massive federal investment

2 years 8 months ago

This article originally ran on StlToday.com on May 19, 2022.  Local general contractor Alberici Constructors Inc. expected to wait years to bid for the Mississippi River dam project in Winfield. But thanks to the $1 trillion federal infrastructure deal, the Army Corps of Engineers moved the upgrade of Lock and Dam 25 to 2022. The project is a trickle of what […]

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East Alton Has Kids To Park Day On Saturday

2 years 8 months ago
EAST ALTON - Mayor Darren Carlton of East Alton has spent years in public service from his days in law enforcement to now as leader of the village. East Alton Public Works Director Mike Moore said one of Darren's missions as mayor is to connect with youth and families and at 10 a.m. on Saturday in East Alton they have a great break-out event with warm weather here. A Kids To Park Day is set in East Alton on Saturday and will be free because of some fundraising, and Abundant Life Church will provide a Bounce House for kids, Moore said. "There will be free food and games at the event, which should be fun for all," Moore added. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Keasler Complex. In the case of rain will be inside at the Keasler Center. The complex is located at 615 Third Street in East Alton. "This is the first time we have done this, but it is really a chance to do this and do something for the village," Moore said.

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Riverbender Community Center Founder and Executive Board Steps Down After 12 Years of Service

2 years 8 months ago
Twelve years! That’s how long the Riverbender Community Center (RBCC) has been a proud pillar of this community. After twelve extremely successful years, the current Riverbender Community Center founder and executive board will be stepping down and the CommunityCenter will close its doors this Friday, May 20, 2022, following the completion of the last Friday Night Open Play. “It has been an amazing run and I’ve enjoyed every minute of my time spent with the Riverbender Community Center. From collaborating with local business owners, non-profit organizations, and individual donors in the development of the Center over a decade ago, to working with our volunteers and the kids on Friday nights - every moment has been a gift. Seeing the smiles and hearing the laughs, and watching them participate in what we have created has been as rewarding as just about anything in my life. I am blessed and proud to have had this opportunity to serve my community in this special

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