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Rep. Schmidt to host free shred event in Freeburg on June 8
State Rep. Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) will host a free Shred Event from 9 to 11 a.m. this Saturday, June 8, offering a confidential shredding service for personal documents. The event will take place at Freeburg Park, located at 300 E. Hill St. in Freeburg. “Protecting your personal information is crucial,...
International Horseradish Festival brings fun to main street Collinsville
The International Horseradish Festival is taking place in Collinsville this weekend, featuring horseradish preparation demonstrations, contests, a craft village, live music, and a family-friendly area.
Mayor appoints long-time volunteer to vacant Ward 5 seat on O’Fallon City Council
“My service on the council is intended to continue the level of excellence we currently provide and support plans and developments that move the needle in the right direction ...,” he said.
BND recognized with 19 statewide awards, 6 first places and Reporter of the Year
Coverage of flooding sewers in a metro-east town, an investigation of a former Cardinals’ pitcher, a probe of a millionaire gambling parlor owner, and other topics were heralded.
Brooklyn: Illinois 3 to close at Adams June 10
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Norfolk Southern railroad on Illinois 3/South Second Street between Adams Street and Canal Street in St. Clair County will require a full closure beginning, weather permitting, Monday, June 10. A posted detour will be in place to...
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport celebrates 25 years
Several St. Clair County officials joined others in early May to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of the original terminal at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, known in aviation as BLV. The occasion began with remarks led by Darren James, the airport’s director, and concluded with the release of confetti from “poppers” provided to those in attendance.
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