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Bethalto group plans Memorial Day service
The Bethalto Memorial Day activities will consist of the traditional ceremony at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens but not a parade. The parade has been an off-and-on proposition for the last several years, at first due to pandemic concerns, but organizers are focusing on a simple service at the cemetery. Tim...
Monster trucks, demolition derbies, country music: Central Illinois county fairs starting soon
Several years ago, Greene County Fair Association officials moved the fair to the last week of May to take advantage of the cooler weather. That makes the fair, with roots dating back to 1854 and a heavy emphasis on agriculture, one of the earliest in the state, said fair association secretary Mark Walker.
Softball Game Preview: Jersey Heads Out
The Jersey Panthers will head out on the road to take on the Waterloo Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Jersey is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses. Jersey will head into Wednesday's game out to bounce back: they won a close...
L&C Future Business Leaders of America picks up several awards
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club recently competed at the State Leadership Conference, and came back with seven first-place plaques, two second-place awards, and three third-place awards. A version of the club has existed on campus for decades under the banner of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), but it was recently renamed to align itself with the local high school organizations of the same name.
Madison County recognizes Green Schools
Granite City High School was recognized as “Green Team of the Year” and St. Mary’s Catholic Middle School in Alton Science Teacher Rebecca Harper was named “Coordinator of the Year.” The recognition is part of Madison County government’s continued efforts to support and recognize those keeping the environment top of mind.
Ace Retail Holdings to acquire Carlinville Ace Hardware
Ace Retail Holdings announced that it has agreed to acquire Bishop Ace Hardware, a 13-store chain in central Illinois. Bishop Ace currently owns and operates the Ace Hardware store at 111 East 1st North in Carlinville. According to Ace Retail Holdings, it will be a seamless transition of ownership, and...
Sports Roundup- Track
Pole Vault: Jackson Wimberly–Qualified for State Meet. Long Jump: Paddy McDowell–Qualified for State Meet. 4x100m Relay: Maverick Manser, Kobe Lux, Izaiah Lindsay, Paddy McDowell–Qualified for State Meet. Fifth Place:. 4x400m Relay: Javier Gutierrez, Matthew McDowell, Maverick Manser, Kobe Lux. Sixth Place:. Pole Vault: Maverick Manser. Seventh Place:
HS softball: Cavies bend but don’t break against Southwestern
Carlinville watched a three-run lead vanish in the third, then blew a two-run advantage in the bottom of the seventh. However, the bats had just enough offensive firepower for the Cavies to fend off Southwestern in extras at Piasa May 10. The Cavaliers flushed a tough 4-3 home loss they...
Threat to Godfrey-Lee Public Schools was not credible
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools says a threat against the district was not credible. Superintendent Arnetta Thompson says officials conducted an investigation and determined there was no danger to students, staff or the schools. The schools were closed on Monday out of an abundance of caution. The Wyoming Police Department will continue...
Softball Game Recap: Pleasant Plains Comes Up Short
Pleasant Plains lost against Carlinville back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Pleasant Plains Cardinals took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Carlinville Cavaliers. For Carlinville's part, Hallie Gibson spent all seven innings on the mound,...
Baseball Game Recap: Carlinville Takes a Loss
Carlinville and Hillsboro squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Carlinville had to settle for second. They lost 10-0 to the Hillsboro Hiltoppers. Carlinville's defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it seven in a row. For Hillsboro's part, Nathan Matoush made a big impact while hitting...
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