He liked to call himself the “Grim Reaper of Radio” but now the Grim Reaper has come for him. Local radio host Bob Romanik died on Saturday at his home in Belleville, Illinois. (Is that why the sun was shining and the birds were singing all weekend?)
EDWARDSVILLE - Payton Wren, a Metro East Lutheran High School wide receiver, has made a decision to play college football on scholarship at Knox College in Galesburg. Wren announced his decision at a signing at MELHS late last week. Payton Wrenn is a Metro East Lutheran Male Athlete of the Month. Beginning senior year the started college football recruiting process started, Wren said. He considered multiple colleges, but in the end, he decided that Knox College was the best fit. When asked why he chose Knox College, he said: "The field, the weight room, and coaches' interest in me were the key factors in the decision." Wren will make a transition from 7 on 7 football at MELHS, to the normal 11 on 11 next season. He said the transition will not be hard because he played 11 on 11 football his freshman year at Metro. He will be a slot receiver for Knox College. Payton said he loved his mentors at MELHS over the past four years. "I have had a lot of people mentor me here and I grew
Last week the recently formed California Privacy Protection Agency held “pre-rulemaking stakeholder sessions” to solicit input on the regulations it intends to promulgate. I provided the following testimony on behalf of the Copia Institute. Thank you for the opportunity to speak at these hearings. My name is Cathy Gellis, and I’m here representing myself and […]
CARLINVILLE - One of the most popular programs at the Carlinville Public Library returns this summer with a packed schedule of activities. “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” is the theme for the library’s Summer Reading Program for 2022, which features fun and enriching weekly activities for all ages. “We have a lot going on this summer, and we’re really excited about it,” said library director Hannah Miller. “Some of our activities are new, and some are old favorites. It’s a great opportunity to spend time in the library and enjoy the wonders of reading, which we hope will last for a lifetime.” There will be Story Time each Tuesday starting at 10 a.m., when pre-kindergarten youngsters will meet for stories, crafts, and activities with a central theme. At 1 p.m. each Tuesday, school-aged children will meet and split into three classes – one for kindergarten and first-grade, one for second- and third-graders, and another for fourth-
House Minority Floor Leader Crystal Quade joins St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum to talk about the last week of the 2022 Missouri Legislative Session. In addition to reflecting on this year's session, Quade spoke on the recently passed $49 billion state budget, the possibility of the legislature passing a congressional redistricting map and more.
After wrapping up their "Sin City Nights" Las Vegas residency last month, German rockers The Scorpions have now unveiled dates for a full 2022 North American tour in support of…
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - A vehicle found in Indiana is being investigated in connection to an escaped Alabama jail inmate and the woman accused of leaving with him. Corrections officer Vicky White, and escaped inmate Casey White are the focus of a nationwide manhunt. WEVV-TV reports that one of the suspects was caught on surveillance video [...]
Even as the spread of synthetic opioids such as fentanyl has brought a stunning rise in drug overdose deaths, a simple, cheap test for the drug’s presence is illegal. Fentanyl …
Local Aesthetic Physician Educates Public on the Benefits of Collagen in Aging GLEN CARBON - Many people might be unaware that collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, found in bones, muscles and tendons. It’s also responsible for helping people maintain a youthful appearance. Kristen M. Jacobs, M.D, a local aesthetic physician with more than 14 years of experience, and International Best-Selling Author of “Live Life Beautifully (With a Little Help)” recently held a Collagen and Cocktails event at her office in Glen Carbon to educate people on the benefits of using products and services that help your skin produce more collagen. “I am always so excited to educate people about the important role collagen plays as you age,” Dr. Jacobs said. “Collagen is a protein found in your skin’s connective tissue, and it can help slow down aging, wrinkles and increase skin elasticity. When we don’t have enough of it, that lead
The Post-Dispatch announced this weekend that it will end arts reviews because the articles do not get enough traffic online. William Roth, artistic director for St. Louis Actors' Studio shared the news on his Facebook page. The quote comes from an email from the Post-Dispatch.
WOOD RIVER - Lewis & Clark Junior High School and East Alton-Wood River High School celebrated Oiler Day this past week. There was such great participation for the event with both LCJH and East Alton-Wood River High School celebrating our Oiler Spirit. The student winner for wearing the most Oiler wear, head to toe, was Westin Hatch. He had four Oiler shirts on and is shown in one of the photos. The East Alton-Wood River High School winner was Meadow Contratto who is an alumnus of LCJH. Both students received a gift card and an athletic pass to all high school sports next school year. The four runner-up students are Somona A., Ethan B., Kale C., and Ben W.
Granite City – Juniors Rowan Wallaceand Chloe Widel of Granite City High School were selected as Granite City Rotary Club Students of the Month for May. Students were nominated by teachers, and were chosen on the basis of academics, as well as scholastic, extracurricular and civic honors and awards, and organization membership and leadership. Each honoree will receive a framed certificate and a gift card, and will be recognized at the Granite City Rotary Meeting on Tuesday, May 10. ROWAN WALLACE Robotics Team Head Programmer ... Three-year Honor Roll ... Cross Country All Warrior Award ... Volunteer at Relleke Farm's Haunted Barn ... Daughter of Robert and Kelley Wallace. CHLOE WIDEL Member of Robotics Club as Lead Builder ... Three-year High Honor Roll and Secondary Honors ... Saturday Scholars ... Volunteer Peer Tutor ... Daughter of Rachelle Matheny. For more information about Granite City School District #9, visit Granite City Schools .
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