Jessie "Leola" Ham
Jessie “Leola” Ham, 83, of Alton, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family.
View ArticleKerry Murl McCracken
Kerry Murl McCracken, 58 of Edwardsville, died at 7:42 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Edwardsville Nursing and Rehab.
View ArticleLetters to the Editor: Week of Dec. 18-24, 2016
Granite City area comes through for senior citizens food drive.
View ArticleOptimists select Students of the Month for December
Honorees are Jonathan “Jack” Das and Landon Stratton.
View ArticleIllinois State Police encourage safe holiday driving
Accidents largely preventable, police say.
View ArticleCounty Board appoints treasurer, new board member
Prenzler overrules motion for special meeting.
View ArticleBOYS' BASKETBALL: Explorers fall to Breese Central on the road
Marquette's four-game winning streak snapped.
View ArticleMadison County receives $1.89 million to combat homelessness
Federal funds to provide housing, services.
View ArticleCOLLEGE BASKETBALL: Turnovers topple Cougars at Marquette
SIUE gives up season-high 22 turnovers in 89-56 loss.
View ArticlePanel implores elected officials to adequately fund education
Education Funding Advisory Board recommends raising per-pupil level to $9,204.
View ArticleMormino~Gray Engagement
Stephanie Mormino and Jacob Gray, both of Wood River, are announcing their engagement and forthcoming wedding.
View ArticleSWIC to offer free high school equivalency classes
Options available for day and evening courses throughout region.
View ArticleGREATER ALTON SPORTS TRIVIA QUESTION: December 23, 2016
Last week's question: Who was the last Alton High School male athlete to win back-to-back individual state track titles in 1974 and 1975?
View ArticleGiving of yourself is a gift to yourself
Volunteer activities are a good place to start.
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