A visit with the Duck Commander
Back in the mid-'90s, "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson was a camo-clad, long-bearded Cajun promoting his waterfowl calls in Southern Illinois.
View ArticleAs a Matter of Faith - March 1, 2014
This week’s article is written by Arnie Saaf, a member of Godfrey First United Methodist Church.
View ArticleNow who will take this son?
A man once collected valuable pieces of art with his only son. They amassed a great treasure of the finest art in the world. When war broke out, the son enlisted in the Army and was subsequently killed...
View ArticleEagles soaring to new heights
Civic Memorial celebrated first sectional championship in school's history with Thursday's 56-40 win over Carbondale.
View ArticleOfficials sink teeth into food law
Madison County’s ban on Troy’s 11-year-old cupcake maker spurs move to amend Cottage Food section of the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act.
View ArticleSo what happened to the snow?
The winter storm "Titan" has wreaked havoc on the Riverbend and was supposed to do so through Monday morning...so what happened?
View ArticleGrinders keepers
The Grindhouse restaurant opened for business Jan. 24 at 333 West Bethalto Drive.
View ArticleReforming Medicaid won't come cheaply
To get $5 billion from federal government, Illinois will have to spend about $400 million a year on new programs.
View ArticleAlton Memorial Hospital unveils new Convenient Care Center
RiverBend Growth Association and hospital representatives on hand for ribbon cutting.
View ArticleCelebrate Red Cross Month by getting involved
Blood drives are scheduled in Jersey, Madison counties this month.
View ArticleRichard G. “Rick” VanScoyk
Richard G. “Rick” VanScoyk, 60 of Granite City passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014 at Elmwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Maryville.
View ArticlePatricia "P.J." Fierstine
Patricia "P.J." Fierstine, 68, of Granite City, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014. She married Clair Fierstine March 16, 1986 in Hawaii. She was a member of the VFW Post 1300 Women's Auxiliary, Venice...
View ArticleEmma F. Barton
Emma F. Barton, 75, died at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at her residence. Services were through Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River.
View ArticleWoman struck boyfriend with bat, police say
Cottage Hills resident is charged with aggravated battery and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
View ArticleGina Marie Waters
Gina Marie Waters, 49, of Wood River, died Saturday March 1, 2014. Services were through Wojstrom Funeral Home and Crematory in Granite City.
View ArticleShuttle tours to showcase Alton's historic mansions and sites
The Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau and Bluff City Tours have formed a partnership to offer Historic Alton and Mansions of Middletown shuttle tours in April and May.
View ArticleSlow start sinks Eagles in super-sectional loss
Quincy Notre Dame scores 42-27 victory to end Civic Memorial’s dream season.
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