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Fosterburg Water gets $4.2 million loan
The Fosterburg Water District will be adding approximately 20 miles of 4-inch, 6-inch and 8-inch water main infrastructure to increase capacity near the proposed future connection point to the Alluvial water system. This project will also expand potable water service to an additional 30 customers. It’s being made possible, in part, thanks to a federal grant.
Local athletes make college commitments
Several Macoupin County senior athletes recently made a decision to further their playing careers after graduation. Each athlete was honored during a short ceremony in which they signed official documentation over the course of the spring semester. Southwestern. Logan Keith and Emma Wyman will be representing Southwestern High School at...
Wieland expansion in East Alton to include Helmkamp, Graycor
One of the world’s leading suppliers of copper and copper alloy solutions, Wieland is embarking on a $500M modernization and expansion of its facility in East Alton, Illinois. Construction has mobilized on the Casting Unit 6 (CU6) project, representing the first stage in this capital investment plan to re-equip, modernize, and expand a facility initially opened in 1916. Wieland selected Graycor Construction Company and Helmkamp Construction Co. as their construction team for the multi-phase project.
Minor injury reported in Hartford fire
One person suffered a minor injury Monday evening in a fire at a home in Hartford. Crews responded to the home in the 100 block of South Olive Avenue to the report of a small fire in the kitchen and it was put out quickly. Damage was limited but one of the occupants was treated for an unknown injury that was reported to be non-life-threatening.
Alhambra news, June 12 edition
Exhale Group Returns from Mission Trip The Salem Church youth group, “Exhale,” spent a week of summer vacation in Kentucky helping people clean up after devastating tornadoes. The group spent the days cleaning water out of basements, cutting up-rooted trees and hauling away the mess.
Taylorville Community Credit Union Announces Start of Freedom Tree Food Drive
Taylorville Community Credit Unions have officially begun their 10th Annual Freedom Tree Food Drive to support the Taylorville Food Pantry by collecting non-perishable foods and monetary donations at all TCCU locations in Taylorville, Hillsboro, Litchfield, and Pana. This yearly initiative ends on July 12th. Will Perkins, President and CEO of...
Man accused of living under stolen identity to evade 1994 attempted murder charge
MADISON COUNTY, Ill. — A man who used to live in Madison County is now facing new charges after police said he stole someone's identity to evade charges in the 1990s. Robert D. Mason III, 53, was charged with one count of identity theft after police said he used the personal information of another person to get credit and property.
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