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Officials hear more troubles
Rain has been on everyone’s minds lately because it’s been all over everything else.
Archeology Day takes shape in Kampsville
The Center for American Archeology in Kampsville is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2013, and is inviting the public to come explore the fascinating cultural and environmental heritage of the lowe
Professor: Bank rules still not tough enough
Understanding how wealth is distributed within and between states and nations can tell more about our societies and cultures than one might think, as well as providing guidance to fix serious economic
Haine speaks out against Quinn's veto
Gov. Pat Quinn’s veto of the legislature’s newly-enacted concealed carry law got a thumbs-down from state Sen. Bill Haine and other lawmakers.
EBTC announces Green Thumb winners
The city of Edwardsville Beautification and Tree Commission announces the 2013 Green Thumb Award recipients. Each year residents of Edwardsville who keep the city beautiful with their landscaping and
Student housing developers look to city
Edwardsville may be welcoming a third student-only housing development after the Land Use Committee made a recommendation for approval of a proposed planned unit development.
Local artist putting her best feet forward
Human feet. Not something that one might think of as a great subject for a piece of artwork, but Edwardsville resident and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student Gwendolyn Porter thought
Youngsters learn to catch "the big one"
Young anglers arrived at Lakeside Marina on Saturday morning ready to cast their lines into Holiday Lake and try to reel in “the big one” at the annual Kids Fishing Day held June 22.
Librarian files suit against contractors
An Alton librarian has filed a lawsuit against a towing company that she claims failed to warn her about dangerous conditions at a temporary trailer where she was working.
Troy family rebounding from house fire
Considering that their home was destroyed four months ago in a fire, Anne Herrin, her daughter Courtney Herrin, and Courtney’s boyfriend, Paul Koopman, are doing OK.
EAC gets a hand with bench project
Soon visitors to the Edwardsville Arts Center will be able to sit outside on new benches and enjoy the sculpture garden thanks to collaboration between the EAC and the non-profit organization St. Lou
Ski show is going "Back to the Future"
On Thursday, Holiday Shores will transform into that little slice of small town Americana that many move to the area seeking. The community north of Edwardsville will celebrate revered activities –
Fundraiser files suit in wake of campaign
A political fundraising consultant for Jason Plummer’s 2012 congressional campaign claims that Plummer failed to pay her everything she was owed for her fundraising services during the campaign.
