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Traipsing across golf's most sacred grounds
My bucket list is a mile long. I’ve checked it twice and attending golf’s grandest event, the Master’s, is not on it. Nope, it didn’t make the cut. However, when opportunity knocks, and others tell yo
Business: Nourish the roots of your investments
On Arbor Day, which we celebrate this week, people across the country plant trees. Of course, trees provide us with many benefits, including beauty, fruit and oxygen, as well as protection against lan
Ask the Lawyer: Examining wrongful prosecution complaints
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
Remembering Hometown News
FBI Investigate of Explosion at Propellex Plant. (p.99)
Take time to enjoy your favorite poems this month
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
College Talk: Cuban scientist discusses exchange with SIUE
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
Engagements: Melissa Hertz and John Keller
Melissa Hertz and John Keller
St. Louis Mercantile Library plans annual show, sale
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
Heritage Museum will mark 100th anniversary
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.
Patton appears at final board meeting
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
Sewer foreman announces retirement
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.
Furst-Bowe officially installed as chancellor
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
Bald is beautiful in more ways than one
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.
Village abolishes working cash fund
In an effort to ease the burden on local taxpayers, Maryville’s Village Board has opted to abolish the working cash fund.
Heavy rains saturate area
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.
Girls don't want to be shortchanged
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.
