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EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine has filed charges of arson and animal cruelty against a Granite City man accused of setting a dog on fire. John T. Turcott, 68, is charged with one count of arson and one count of animal cruelty. In the arson charge, Turcott is accused of damaging a neighbor’s wooden privacy fence on Monday by means of fire. In the cruelty charge, Turcott is accused of throwing gasoline on Monday at a neighbor’s dog, named Rocky, and then throwing a burning item toward Rocky, causing burns to the dog’s face. Bail for the defendant was set at $100,000 by Associate Judge Ronald Slemer. However, Haine said his office has filed a motion seeking the revocation of Turcott’s bail from a previous case, in which he is charged with aggravated battery for allegedly crashing a car, intentionally, into a motorcyclist on June 22, 2022. The court has ordered that Turcott remains in custody until a hearing is held on the motion

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Steve Tilley is hosting a fundraiser for Bailey at a hangar his lobbying firm co-owns at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield.

All three first-place winners in Ninth Annual Missouri Department of Natural Resources 2022 photo contest hail from St. Louis metropolitan area.

So, yeah, I wrote a big long thing debunking the first round of the “Twitter Files” but there’s no way I’m going to make myself do more of that for every stupid thread of the “Twitter Files” being tweeted out. Just know that, having read all of the released “Twitter Files” threads so far, they […]

A local developer is seeking tax abatement for the long-vacant structure at up to 15 years of 95% of the assessed value of the incremental improvements, followed by five years at 75% of the incremental assessed value and then five years at 50%.

Jerry Brown Jr., 45, died Dec. 4 when his car struck a concrete guardrail.

From Bob Clark Beyond: Clayco served as the design-builder for the Reinsurance Group of America’s (RGA) $150 million headquarters in my hometown of St. Louis, Missouri! Gensler and Fox Architects also worked on the project as the building design consultant and interior architect to help bring the 415,000-square-foot interactive and connective workplace to life. The design of the corporate campus […]

Missouri currently ranks 12th worst in the United States for maternal mortality.

Clean up is underway at Lambert St. Louis International Airport after a water pipe burst early this morning leading to some flooding in parts of Concourse C in Terminal 1.

ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd are teaming up for a new co-headlining tour. The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour is set to hit 22 North American cities this summer, including Phoenix, Cincinnati, Charlotte,…

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In pushing for library censorship and standing against gay marriage, Ashcroft ignores what he said his purpose in politics was.

The victim was identified as 45-year-old Jerry Brown Jr. of St. Louis.

Family traditions define who we are. They give us something steady and safe in a confusing world. They bring us closer together, help us recall the past, and create memories. This is especially true of kids, who find security and a sense of belonging in family activities. Here are a few Christmas traditions I’ve found... 

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The top tournament for collegiate club hockey teams is returning to St. Louis in 2024, adding to the list of major collegiate hockey events scheduled to be held here in the coming years.

GRANITE CITY - Seniors Peyton Hatfield and Chris Taylor of Granite City High School were selected as Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 Students of the Month for November. The Elks Student of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for achievements in school and community life-fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry, and farming. Nominees are judged on multiple achievements including leadership skills, good moral character, community involvement, extracurricular activities, honors and award, and scholastic ability. Each student receives a $100 U.S. savings bond and an Elks certificate of achievement. Peyton Hatfield Student Council President ... Two-time Girls Soccer Team Captain ... Member of Girls Tennis, Girls Soccer and Girls Swimming Team ... R Kids and Swim Teacher Volunteer ... Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Science Club, Student Council and Varsity Club ... 202

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ALTON - Brittany L. Higgins was reported missing to the Alton Police Department by a family member on 12/06/22. The family member reported Brittany had not been seen or heard from for approximately one month at the time of the report. Attempts by law enforcement to locate Brittany have been made but have been unsuccessful at this time. Brittany is described as a white female, 31 years of age, with long blonde hair and blue eyes. She is approximately 5’3”, and 110 pounds. She has a tattoo of a heart on her foot. The Alton Police Department is continuing its efforts to locate Brittany. Brittany is known to frequent areas just outside of Alton in Cottage Hills. Anyone with information as to Brittany’s whereabouts is asked to call the Alton Police Department at 618-463-3505 Ext. 634.

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Arts Center (EAC) has announced the departure of Melissa McDonough-Borden as Executive Director. McDonough-Borden’s 10 years of service allowed the Arts Center to flourish. Accomplishments including an influx of regional recognition, continual success of the Edwardsville Art Fair, and expanded art education for the local community. Her leadership and positive influence will be missed by the community and artists alike. Having spent five years on the EAC board, McDonough-Borden continued her dedication to the arts when she took on the role of Executive Director in 2017. One of her major accomplishments, the Edwardsville Art Fair, has seen an increase of artists’ sales each consecutive year, reaching over $400,000 as of 2022. Previous EAC President and 2022 Patron of the Arts awardee, Paul Abert, had this to say about McDonough-Borden: “Missy’s commitment to the ongoing success of the EAC, Arts Education opportunities, and the

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BETHALTO - Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Eagles of the Month” program at Civic Memorial High School. Senior students are selected each month by members of the Civic Memorial faculty to represent each department. All students are awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. Two Seniors (1 female student and 1 male student) that were selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $500.00 “Eagles of the Year” scholarship each at the end of the school year. 2022 November’s Eagles of the Month winners: Math – Kaydence Hibbs Fine Arts – Claire Shaw Social Studies – Autumn Bowman PE/Health - Mason Fries Choir - Carter Bloodworth Band- Dylan Moore Science - Alexis Collins English - Elijah Gruen C.T.E. - Kaitlynn Niemeyer Teacher of the Month winner: Social Studies - Charles Baldwin Congratulations to all the Civic Memorial “Eagles of the Month”

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