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Bruce Journey of Bethalto, IL
Bruce Journey of Bethalto, IL joined the Real Rock Army today … brought to you by Sievers Equipment and Sievers JCB!. Bruce has been listening to KSHE since the late 70s and he can always count on hearing the music that he grew up with. Bruce is 60 and...
Local Man Gets Permit, With Conditions
MADISON COUNTY — Nathan Miller got what he was seeking from the Madison County Board at its most recent meeting, approval of a special use permit for him to operate a landscaping services business at 8140 Lebanon Road south of Troy, but with the requirement that he add bathroom facilities for his nine employees at the site.
Brian Varble of Gillespie, IL
Brian Varble of Gillespie, IL joined the Real Rock Army today … brought to you by Sievers Equipment and Sievers JCB!. Brian likes that the music KSHE plays is unmatched and the fact that KSHE is a household name everywhere. He says everyone has heard about this station all over the damn world.
New Tentative Trial Set for Troy Man
Subsequent to a ruling at the appellate court level as it relates to the detention of accused violators of the law, a new tentative date has been set for a trial for Matthew Delaney of Troy on charges of alleged aggravated fleeing and eluding from law enforcement authorities in early 2024.
Madison County Fair wraps up this weekend
The Madison County Fair is winding down with demo derbies this weekend at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Highland. The derbies will be the center of attention tonight (Friday) and tomorrow, and family day wraps up the fair on Sunday. Fair Board member Chelsey Amman tells The Big Z the...
Killion Park restrooms nearly ready
Having a functioning restroom facility at Alton’s James Killion Park at Salu is now within sight. The City Council approved the project about a year ago, bringing an end to park patrons having to find other places to use a restroom. Park and Recreation Director Mike Haynes says they...
Back-to-School Giveaway and Soapbox Derby: Village of East Alton Outlines Upcoming Events for Families
EAST ALTON - The Village of East Alton has a variety of activities and programs planned for the last few weeks of summer. From a Back-to-School Giveaway to the beloved Soapbox Derby, the Parks and Recreation Department will host several events through the end of summer into fall. Gabby Parker, the new Parks and Recreation Superintendent, noted that her new role has been a great experience so far and she looks forward to doing more for community members in the coming months.
Detours on Alton Memorial campus Friday
Removal of an MRI machine will result in the complete closure of the circle drive outside Alton Memorial Hospital beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, July 26. The planned crane lift is scheduled for 9 a.m. The area is expected to be open again by the end of the day.
St. Louis region breaks employment records as workforce population grows
More people are working in the St. Louis region than ever before, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Labor. The St. Louis region gained nearly 31,000 workers over the past year, making it the seventh-best U.S. metro area for job growth. The region broke through the top 10 for the first time since 1990. The number of people working in the 14-county region that includes the Metro East has risen 2.16% this year — surpassing the national rate of 1.7%.
Glen Carbon Board Hears Annual Report from Museum Coordinator
GLEN CARBON — The Glen Carbon Village Board on Tuesday, July 23 received the annual update on the Heritage Museum from Coordinator Samantha Doolin. She began by outlining some of the current projects at the museum. Volunteers have a long-term project underway that will inventory, catalog and organize all...
4 from Collinsville Set for Art Fair
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Four individuals from Collinsville are among the participants in the Midwest Salute to the Arts scheduled to take place the weekend of Aug. 23, 24 and 25 at Moody Park in Fairview Heights. One of them is John Locus, a professional photographer with a business located...
Skertich Supports Career and Technical Education
Recognizing the benefits of career and technical education from being a proponent of it and seeing results at the local level, Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 Superintendent Brad Skertich has encouraged the state to increase its financial support of such programs. Attending the most recent meeting of the Illinois...
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