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Driver dies in accident
A Jerseyville man was killed Monday morning when the semi-tractor trailer he was driving overturned on Route 111.
Police seize pot plants from home
Police have seized 129 marijuana plants from the basement of a home at 624 Hill Lane in Edwardsville, and a man who lived there has been charged with unlawful production of marijuana.
Yard sale supports a dream
When Kim and T.J. Moore made the big decision to adopt from overseas, they knew they might need a few hands from the community to help them through the process.
Storms leave region soaked
Last summer, it didn't rain at all. This summer, that's all it does.
County to buy storage binders
The Madison County Board on Wednesday approved Circuit Clerk Mark Von Nida’s request to buy 5,000 letter size case binders. The department had requested to buy the special order Smead binders from Roy
Kayaking program returns
From the calm waters of Florida’s Everglades to the whitewaters of the Colorado Rockies, kayaking enjoys a unique popularity.
Rotary seeks program participants
For its 12th year, the Rotary International is taking applications for their Rotary Peace Fellowships for 2014.
District 7 summer school gets under way
District 7 provides several summer school options which are well under way.
Legion to host fireworks
Keeping with the tradition, American Legion Post 199 will be hosting this year’s Fourth of July fireworks and celebration display Saturday.
EHS announces fourth quarter honor roll
Edwardsville High School recently announced the students that have been named to 4th Quarter Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for the 2012-2013 school year. Those students are:
Business: Help elderly loved ones avoid financial abuse
It’s unfortunate, but true: The elderly population may be the most vulnerable group in our society. In fact, in an effort to call attention to the problems of physical, emotional and financial abuse o