Edwardsville Newspaper

Question: Roughly two years ago, I was charged with a felony offense that I did not commit.  I was arrested and prosecuted for possession and trafficking of drugs, even though I never knew the drugs w

FBI Investigate of Explosion at Propellex Plant. (p.99)

April is National Poetry Month.  This year’s poster celebrates letter writing which has enriched the lives of poets both famous and not so famous.  The poster, created by graphic artist Jessica Helfan

Last year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville signed an agreement with the University of Havana to develop exchange programs for faculty and students of the two institutions. Mayra Heydrich, a

Melissa Hertz and John Keller 

Beautiful works of art, rare books, photography and other paper items will be available at the 7th Annual St. Louis Mercantile Library Fine Print, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair at the University of Mi

In 2014, the Glen Carbon’s Heritage Museum will mark the 100th anniversary of the big building on School Street and it wants everyone to be a part of the celebration.

Five years ago Hal Patton left the Madison County Board to challenge Alan Dunstan’s bid to be re-elected as County Board chairman. At the time, Patton represented Edwardsville’s District 17. He ran as

The city of Edwardsville will lose one of its most dedicated employees. On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a retirement letter from Mark A. Combs, Public Works Department Sewer Division Foreman.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Julie Furst-Bowe was officially installed as SIUE’s eighth chancellor at an installation ceremony Friday morning in the Morris University Center Me

The Edwardsville Fire Department’s St. Baldrick’s event turned out to be the biggest and best one to date, raising $18,000 and producing 64 bald heads-including a few women.

In an effort to ease the burden on local taxpayers, Maryville’s Village Board has opted to abolish the working cash fund.

Edwardsville and Glen Carbon aren't known for floods – Grafton and Alton get the headlines there – but Thursday's rain was enough to cause a few problems on area roadways.

Thirty-two Liberty and Lincoln Middle School girls spent a Saturday earlier this month exploring the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in careers.  

What started out as a goal to make sure she wasn’t another victim of the dreaded freshman 15, has grown into a passion that Jennifer Schaller wants to share with people through her new business, RunWe

Texas Roadhouse has yet to face any roadblocks as it looks to add its name to the list of area restaurants.

Friends, family and fellow officers gathered Tuesday night at city hall in the city council chambers to witness the swearing in of four recently promoted officers.

Former Edwardsville Police Chief James Bedell pleaded guilty on Wednesday to four counts of embezzling $138,300 from the city of Edwardsville. Prosecutors alleged that from July, 2009, until September

A man wielding a handgun is currently being sought by the Madison County Sheriff's Department in connection to a Tuesday afternoon robbery of the National Bank in Alhambra.

Sharon Petty will check the weather every day through Saturday.