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Alleged Burglar Took $17,000 In Goods From Dr. John's

2 years 10 months ago
WOOD RIVER - Michael S. Butler, 37, of the 200 block of Whitelaw Avenue, Wood River, was charged with burglary and forgery after he allegedly took $17,000 in merchandise from Dr. John’s in Wood River and allegedly tried to cash a bogus check at Wood River Market. Butler entered the Dr. John’s building just before closing time on Feb. 21, and hid as employees were leaving, according to John Coil operator of the store, which is officially known as Dr. John’s Lingerie and Novelty Boutique 100 North Wood River Ave. Coil said that Butler took a shopping cart and filled it with merchandise. “He went shopping,” Coil said. In addition to lingerie, among the items sold at the store are adult toys. The owner said Butler allegedly turned off the electricity to the store so as to defeat the security cameras; however, he was unaware that the cameras included backup batteries. Officers were able to identify Butler from the video. The forgery charge alleges

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We’re Hiring!

2 years 10 months ago

Are you a wiz at designing beautiful event posters or engaging social media graphics? Do you live around Cherokee Street and want to use your writing skills to promote your local community? You're in luck! The Cherokee Street Community Improvement District (CID) is looking for both a graphic designer and a copywriter to help amp […]

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Emily Thenhaus

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 10 months ago
This is an oak tree silhouetted against a stormy sky a couple of weeks ago. As it happens, the stormy sky produced a few drizzles here and there but nothing more. We could use the water, so it was a missed chance.
Kevin Drum

Dogtown's Irish Festival returns this St. Patrick's Day

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS - St. Patrick's Day is Thursday, March 17, and Dogtown loves to celebrate. This is the first festival since 2019. The 2020 St. Patrick's Day celebration was canceled just six days before due to the pandemic. Dogtown United said street closures and parking restrictions ahead of the annual festivities will begin at 6 [...]
Monica Ryan