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Donald P. McMaster 

3 years ago
Name: Donald P. McMaster Hometown: Rosiclare Years of Service: 1968-1971 KIA: No Branch: Army Rank: SPC 5 Wars: Vietnam Message: Followed my brother's footsteps but I came home. Submitted By: Donald McMaster

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James Thomas McMaster

3 years ago
Name: James Thomas McMaster Hometown: Rosiclare Years of Service: 1964-1968 DOD: April 15, 1968 KIA: Yes Branch: Army Rank: SPC5 Wars: Vietnam Medals/Honors Earned: Bronze Star CIB Vietnam Campaign Medals Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Vietnam Service Medal Purple Heart ARCOM AGCM Message: My brother who is forever in my heart. Salute. Submitted By: Donald P McMaster

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Maryville Road In Granite City In Madison County To Be Temporarily Closed Nov. 6-8

3 years ago
GRANITE CITY - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that, weather permitting, Maryville Road from IL 203 to Chain of Rocks Road in Granite City in Madison County will be closed for rehabilitative work of the railroad crossing on Sunday, November 06, 2022, from 7:00 pm. and continuing until Tuesday, November 08, 2022, at 7:00 pm. Both lanes will be closed. A marked detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Asphalt Work Moves Illinois American Water Sewer Project Forward On Belle Street In Alton

3 years ago
ALTON - Illinois American Water's large-scale sewer project has hit the asphalt stage on Belle Street across from the Riverbender.com and Mac's buildings. The pipework for the sanitary sewer replacement has been completed and now the finishing touches are being done. Mayer Company was the lead on Wednesday morning as the asphalt was positioned on the street. The asphalt work should be completed in a few days. The Illinois American Water project started the week of July 5 at U.S. Route 67 from 20th Street College Avenue south to 3rd Street and was initially closed. The sewer work should make a large difference when floods someday return to the Downtown Alton area.

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Nestlé USA Announces Voluntary Recall of NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® STUFFED Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Fudge Filling Products

3 years ago
ARLINGTON, VA.— Nestlé USA is initiating a voluntary recall of ready-to-bake refrigerated NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® STUFFED Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Fudge Filling products due to the potential presence of white plastic pieces. This voluntary recall is isolated to NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® STUFFED Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Fudge Filling products that were produced between June and September 2022. These products were distributed in the continental United States and Puerto Rico. No other Nestlé Toll House products, including other NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® STUFFED Cookie Dough and NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® refrigerated cookie dough products, are impacted by this recall. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, we immediately took action out of an abundance of caution after a small number of consumers contacted Nestlé USA about this issue. Consumers who may have purchased NESTLÉ®

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'Global Munchies' Subscription Lets You Get Your Snack On

3 years ago
Over the last few years, Shayn Prapaisilp has seen an increase in interest around snack foods from different countries at his family's international grocery stores, which include Kirkwood's Global Foods Market as well as Jay International (on South Grand) and United Provisions (in the Delmar Loop). Now, he and his team are launching a new program that will help his customers explore that interest and open their eyes to the way people nosh around the world. Beginning this November, Global Foods Market will begin offering a curated subscription box featuring snacks from a different country each month.
Cheryl Baehr