Student’s musical painting earns award
St. Ambrose Catholic School second-grader Meghan Elliott’s winning Picture the Music piece was a cluster painting of eighth notes.
View ArticleFriday Roundup: Piasa Birds, Eagles record baseball wins
Southwestern improves to 8-5 overall; Brett Beckham pitches three-hitter.
View ArticleCobb, Wesley await IBCA Hall of Fame induction
Don Cobb of Wood River and Ray Wesley of Godfrey will be among the inductees at the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame dinner on Saturday, April 26.
View ArticleThird time’s the charm for Tri-City Speedway
After two weeks of canceling the festivities, Tri-City finally heard the roar of the cars.
View ArticleGarth Brooks tribute show coming to Wildey Theatre
“Shameless: The Garth Brooks Experience,” featuring country artist Nathan Orr performing the iconic superstar’s music, kicks off at 8 p.m.
View ArticleCougars work with area kids
Coach, students conduct 30-minute instructional clinic before participating in games with children at Leu Civic Center in Mascoutah.
View ArticleBeverly Farm expands Equestrian Program facilities
Project offers center an additional arena as well as five new horse stalls, tack room and storage space.
View ArticleWood River liquor store under new ownership
For years, Corral Liquors has provided the Greater Alton area with a wide variety of beers, wine, whiskey, rum, schnapps and any other type of alcohol desired.
View ArticleSaturday Roundup: Explorers take two from Red Bud
Marquette. 8-5, is scheduled to welcome Litchfield on Monday.
View ArticleAthletes of the Week: April 18, 2014
This week's athletes are Christian Freeman of Alton High School and Victoria Beachum of East Alton-Wood River High School
View ArticleGroup urges lawmakers to keep tax promise
Policy Institute’s budget solution lays out a dozen areas in which the state could trim spending.
View ArticleJohn H. Craig
John H. Craig, 88; a memorial visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church of Godfrey. Online guestbook and...
View ArticleHarold D. Brand Jr.
Harold D. Brand Jr., 63; visitation will be Monday, April 21, 2014 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Donations may be made to...
View ArticleMary Margaret VerBryck
Mary Margaret VerBryck, 82, of Granite City, died at 10:30 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2014, at Granite Nursing and Rehabilitation in Granite City.
View ArticleComplaints continue against vehicle service sales firms
Consumer Fraud Task Force warns consumers report difficulties after buying vehicle service contracts.
View ArticleDavid England
David England, 63, of Granite City, died Friday, April 18, 2014, at Gateway Medical Center in Granite City.
View ArticleHigh school seniors to receive Citizenship Awards
Col. Peter Wangler, Alton High School Jr. ROTC supervisor, will be the guest speaker at the presentation ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in Edwardsville.
View ArticleEunice E. Hatscher
Eunice E. Hatscher, 93, of Granite City, died at 10:15 a.m. on Easter, Sunday, April 20, 2014, at Steams Nursing and Rehabilitation in Granite City.
View ArticleRobert D. Bryant
Robert D. Bryant, 76, died at 1:10 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at his residence.
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