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Man Faces Several Charges After Calhoun Sheriff's Deputy Stop In Brussels

2 years 11 months ago
HARDIN - At 5:26 p.m. on September 22, 2022, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a reckless driver, leaving the Brussels Ferry and traveling northbound towards Brussels in Calhoun County. The citizens stayed behind the vehicle until a deputy arrived on the scene. At 5:38 p.m. that evening, a deputy with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office located the suspect vehicle near Schleeper Lane and Illinois River Road. Subsequent to an investigation, the driver, Anthony J. Gomez, age 35, of O’Fallon, Missouri, was arrested on the following charges: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Illegal Use of Registration, Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the concerned citizens for calling in and making a report. "Their actions helped to keep our county and those traveling on our roadways safe," the sheriff's office said. As always, we encourage

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Speaking for the dead

2 years 11 months ago
Gershom Norfleet, MD, recently was appointed as the Chief Medical Examiner for the St. Louis County Medical Examiner’s Office, becoming the first African American to lead a regional office that conducts autopsy reports, determines cause of death, and provides expert…
Chris King for The St. Louis American

Edwardsville Police, Eden Church, Team For Collection Day For Glen-Ed Food Pantry

2 years 11 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department has a drive-thru food drive set with Eden Church for the Glen-Ed Food Pantry in Edwardsville from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 8, at the Edwardsville Public Safety Building at 333 S. Main St. - North Lot. “We are teaming up with Eden Church to fill some shelves at the Glen-Ed Pantry,” Edwardsville Chief Of Police Mike Fillback said. Fillback encouraged community members to participate in the event. Suggested items based on need are as follows: Personal hygiene items Dishwashing/laundry soap Paper Goods Baking dry goods Also, check the Glen-Ed Pantry website for other items needed: https://www.glenedpantry.org/

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Edwardsville Water Meter System Upgrades Begin for Some Residential Customers  

2 years 11 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - In the coming weeks, some residents in Edwardsville will have new water meters installed as part of the City’s advanced water meter system. Many residents in the area outlined on the map can expect a letter to arrive in the mail with instructions to set up an appointment to switch out their meter. If you receive the letter, please contact the contractor listed to arrange a meter swap as soon as possible. The City of Edwardsville has contracted with Mideastern Plumbing to perform this mandatory upgrade of the water meter reading system. Appointments will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some Saturday appointments will be available. Residents will have two ways to schedule an appointment: online or by phone. The technician will require access to the inside of your home – most water meters will need to be located indoors (basement, cellar, crawl space, utility room). The installation is expected to take no more than two hours, and

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$77,777 scratchers ticket sold at the Crestwood Schnucks

2 years 11 months ago
CRESTWOOD, Mo. - A Missouri Lottery player won a $77,777 prize from a scratchers ticket purchased at a Schnucks grocery store on Watson Road. The “Hot 7s” game costs $10 to play. The chances of winning anything, including a $10 prize, is around 1 in 3.23. The game started on February 28, 2022. All the [...]
Joe Millitzer

SIUE Graduate and International Enrollment Reach Record Highs

2 years 11 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has set new enrollment records for fall 2022, with graduate numbers rising 4% to a 44-year high of 3,494 and international enrollment growing 67% (898 total students) over fall 2021, which represents an all-time high. The student body for fall 2022 includes 12,519 individuals with diverse backgrounds who are on the transformative path toward degree attainment. These students come from 47 U.S. states and 65 countries. Despite a modest overall decline of 3.8% (491 students) from fall 2021, SIUE's enrollment picture is bolstered by a 4% increase in graduate, doctoral and professional enrollment with a total of 3,494 students. Graduate student increases were experienced in the Schools of Engineering (+8%), Business (+7.4%), Education (+7.3%), and Pharmaceutical Sciences (+33.3%). “SIUE is the number one producer of bachelor’s degrees in the region, the impact of which is significant for economic development and the communities

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