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Granite City elementary principal, also a Freeburg school board member, resigns
“I was hired to be a change agent, and I am proud of the positive changes that occurred at Wilson 1-2 Education Center under my leadership,” the principal wrote in his resignation letter.
High school teacher who infamously strangled teen girl and confessed when he erroneously thought the victim died in park is walking free years early
The former Illinois high school teacher who admittedly tried to strangle 17-year-old Ashley Reeves to death in 2006 is now out of prison. The post High school teacher who infamously strangled teen girl and confessed when he erroneously thought the victim died in park is walking free years early first appeared on Law & Crime.
Trivia night held to support purchase of wheelchair for Boy Scout
Rally 4 Robby Trivia Night – an event to benefit the purchase of a special track-style wheelchair to help a local Boy Scout, Robby Fisher, access his backyard and basement, as well as make it easier to participate in Boy Scout activities and camps with his Special Needs Boy Scout Troop 724 – will be held Friday at the Affton Elks Lodge #2635, 6330 Heege Road.
Evansville Police investigate early morning hit and run
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Evansville Police are investigating an early morning accident on the city’s west side. The accident happened just after 3:00 a.m. at the intersection of the Lloyd Expressway and St. Joe. Evansville Police say that a motorcycle rider was stopped at the light at St. Joe when he was rear ended by a […]
Skyview Drive-In Movie Theater nominated in USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — Skyview Drive-In Movie Theater was one of 20 nominated by 2024 USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice for favorite drive-in theater. The drive-in, located in Belleville, Illinois, opened in 1949 and is celebrating its 75th anniversary season this year. It is the last remaining drive-in in the St. Louis region.
Portions of Oakville, South County under boil advisory after water main break
Missouri American Water is continuing its emergency repairs Friday in South County following a water main break Thursday. The repairs, which could last four to eight hours, may cause residents to experience discolored or cloudy water, low water pressure or interruptions in water service. The area also remains under a 48-hour water boil advisory through Saturday.
Rainfall Totals Cancel POWRi West Midget League at I-44 Riverside Speedway
Belleville, IL. (4/26/24) Due to soaking precipitation with more impending rain forecasted, I-44 Riverside Speedway in connection with POWRi West Midget League officials has decided to cancel the full upcoming event scheduled for Saturday, April 27th. Next up for the POWRi West Midget League will be a venture with the...
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