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Highland Arrests March 13

Beverly I. Lambert, age 70 of Highland, IL, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL. She was born on Sunday, September 21, 1952, in Phoenix, AZ, the daughter of Russell and Frankie (nee Halcomb) Kilgore. On Saturday, April 30, 1988, she married Hoyt M....

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Meeting last week in separate meetings, the Greenville City Council and Bond County Community Unit 2 Board of Education approved motions to create a partnership to provide a school resource officer to the district beginning the 2023-2024 school year. Police Chief Stefan Neece and Unit 2 Administrator of Business Operations...

Bond is set at $3 million for a Highland man accused of murder in the death of his infant child. Prosecutors say three-month-old Jameson Shires died Tuesday (March 14th) of head and chest injuries. Thirty-eight-year-old Dustin Shires is charged with first-degree murder. Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine said in...

$36,940 - 2711 POWHATTAN ST - CHARLES AND DEBORAH BERRY TO ALLISON J BROWN. $164,000 - 3400 FOSTERBURG RD - THOMAS JOHN PAPROCKI TO KERRY L SCOGGINS. $175,000 - 417 MONTANA ST - STEPHEN AND MARTHA EDWARDS TO ZACHARY W MEYERS. COLLINSVILLE. $210,000 - 5919 GALLI LN - KAMRON WYLDE...

I would like to recommend Pennie Groezinger for the position of trustee of the Highland Community College Board. Pennie, a current board member and vice-chair, brings much knowledge and experience that make her a good candidate. Pennie has 16 years in township government and 35 years working for the Pearl...

Meeting Tuesday night, the Bond County Board took action for major projects to proceed at the Bond County Jail and the courthouse. The board had originally allocated federal COVID relief funds to construct a sally-port to help in the transfer of inmates, but the estimated costs have been too high.

MADISON COUNTY - Although significant enhancements are being made to the 138 miles of scenic Madison County Transit (MCT) Trails this year, progress will create temporary closures. Visitors should prepare to take alternate routes to avoid closures as work on the MCT Schoolhouse Trail and MCT Nature Trail will close segments between now and the end of the year. The projects will temporarily reduce access to several loops, a beloved feature of the MCT Trails.

Every time I’ve been to Sugo’s the service has been excellent and efficient. As soon as you walk in the door, you are seated. Each table gets free water and bread to go along with your meal. The lighting in the restaurant is dim and candles are on...

Giving residents a substantial amount of time to comply, the Village of Glen Carbon is sending out letters notifying residents of proper boat storage and parking options. Effective Sept. 5, 2023, storage and parking of boats must be in the side or rear yard of Village residences. This ordinance enforces Section 10-13-1, Subsection 10 (d) regarding boat ownership.

Activities for the month of February are listed in the latest Greenville Police Department report. Officers made seven felony arrests, four arrests on misdemeanor cases and took three persons into custody on outstanding warrants. A total of six traffic tickets were issued. Police provided assistance to three motorists and checked...

SHILOH - In an unusual case, at 9:58 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2023, Shiloh Police were dispatched to the 2400 block of Parkland Boulevard in reference to a report of eavesdropping. Upon arrival, Shiloh Officers met with the victim who found a recording device in her residence that had been placed there without her knowledge.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Enforcement Team (SET) and Bethalto Police are announcing the arrest of an East Alton man for alleged methamphetamine trafficking. Sixty-four-year-old Larry Tinnon is charged with that Class X felony crime, as well as aggravated unlawful possession with the intent to deliver the drug, and unlawful possession with the intent to deliver.

Shiloh Police Calls March 13

EDWARDSVILLE – A woman has filed a lawsuit against a construction company after she allegedly fell and injured herself in the parking lot. Plaintiff Carolyn Hale filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against Helmkamp Construction Company, citing negligence and carelessness. According to the lawsuit, on March...

Timothy Dubois Jr., age 39, formerly from Shobonier in Fayette County, has been charged in Madison County with 10 felonies stemming from an alleged abduction last fall in Collinsville. Madison County court records list Dubois’ recent address as Edwardsville. Charges include two counts of aggravated kidnapping, four counts of...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (WMBD)– Ameren Illinois is introducing payment plans and assistance for customers who are behind on payments. According to a press release, through April 30, eligible customers with past-due balances can establish a repayment plan by paying 10% of the amount owed. Beginning May 1, the down payment...

After traveling the world playing basketball, Brandon Hogg returned to Edwardsville and started his business in hopes of using basketball to “educate, motivate and inspire” young basketball players in the area. Ball Hogg Academy was founded in 2018 by CEO Brandon Hogg, who got the idea for his...

EDWARDSVILLE – Granite City homeowners claim they sold a home that was infested with termites, and the resulting damage was not disclosed. Plaintiffs Justin and Michelle Phillips filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against Jim Terziovski and Bi-State Termite and Pest Control, Inc., citing breach of contract, fraudulent misrepresentation and negligence.