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Five DUI arrests made over St. Patrick's Day
The Edwardsville Police Department, using an Illinois Department of Transportation grant, completed the third in a series of six extra patrols from March 14 to March 18, which covered the St. Patric
Transparency an issue in board race
Editor's note: This is the third in a four-part series covering the League of Women Voters Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education candidate forum.
Sign variance request approved
At the March 5, Administrative and Community Services Committee meeting, Plummer General LLC, had a sign variance request denied. On Thursday they returned to the ACS committee with a different plan a
Beauty store hit by armed robber
Edwardsville police are searching for a man who robbed Sally Beauty Supply late Monday morning.
A star-studded bite into the Big Apple
No joke, there are more than Yankee fans in New York City. Imagine my surprise as I head out of the Gershwin Theatre on West 51st Street and hang a right, and out the cast exit walks a young man, quit
Candy Coated Evil to rock the Wildey
By LAURA SCATURRO
Firefighters joining battle against cancer
On Saturday, the Edwardsville Fire Department will be hosting its sixth annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser.
West Union Street project moves forward
Two important items for the reconstruction of West Union Street were approved by the Public Safety Committee.
Fundraisers set for fallen state trooper
On Nov. 26, 2012, the Deatherage family’s entire world was changed when Illinois State Police Trooper Kyle Deatherage was killed in the line of duty.
Business: Ways to reduce your investment stress level
You probably aren’t too worried about it, but April is Stress Awareness Month. Each year, the Health Resource Network sponsors this “month” to inform people about the dangers of stress and to share su
Ask the Lawyer: Understanding the speech and debate clause
Question: I was listening to a talk radio program the other day, and the host was interviewing someone who had written a book about certain provisions in the United States Constitution. During it, th
Practical Parenting: A parents' guide to chores for children
In a family, there are many day-to-day activities that need to be accomplished so the household runs smoothly. Clean clothes, a balanced diet (stocked refrigerator and pantry!) and household items put
Goshen Girl: Buying from friends is a great way to shop
Some of my favorite everyday products have been purchased from some of my favorite everyday people. Regardless of whether you are on the purchasing or selling end of a direct sale, both parties are u
College Talk: Expert: Reasons for debt partly cultural
Debt is not only part of the national political discourse but also a personal issue for many of us. Most people have some kind of debt – mortgage, credit cards, student loans – and it seems that the p
Religion: There are plenty of reasons to give thanks
As I sit here this morning, it is a cold and blustering day, and I am dreading going out a bit later to get a few things for my great grandchildren’s Easter baskets.
