Alton To Consider $34,000 For Skate Park Repairs

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EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville High School students Gracie Cook and Schaefer Bates were crowned...

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ST. CHARLES, MO. — A 34-year-old man was fatally shot by a St. Charles County Police officer...

Hayner Library Hosts Anne Williams in Poe Recitation Night

ALTON - Hayner Library Presents Poe and Irving – An Evening of Recitations with Anne Williams...

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Jersey County Plans Removal Of Six Diseased Courthouse Trees

JERSEY COUNTY — The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office announced plans to remove six...

Edwardsville Police Remind Drivers: Be Safe and Smart While Celebrating Halloween

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Robbie Schallert Manages High Grades and Big Success at Althoff Catholic

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Marquette Catholic To Present 'Alice In Wonderland'

ALTON – Marquette Catholic High School will present Alice in Wonderland on November 7th and 8th...

Althoff Catholic High School's Alex Schallert Works Hard as Student Athlete

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East Alton Police Charge Man With Stealing Copper From Wieland

EAST ALTON – A local man has been charged with stealing large amounts of copper material...

Nashville Singer-Songwriter Tommy Karlas to Perform at Lewis and Clark Community College

GODFREY - A local writer turned Nashville star is returning to the Riverbend for a concert....

Police Continue To Investigate Pedestrian Fatality

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Brighton Author Shares New Book on Burgoo

BRIGHTON - Local author Isaac Sandidge has a new book, inspired by a Brighton staple. “The...

RiverBender Blog: Shopping Local This Fall and Beyond

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The Unexpected Power of a Bonfire: Crafting Warm Memories with Every Spark

Did you know that gathering around a fire strengthens social bonds more profoundly than many other...

How to Make Your Own Fall-Scented Candles: Crafting Cozy Aromas at Home

Did you know that the global candle market is expected to reach over $13 billion by 2027? A significant...

How to Preserve Fall Foliage for Decorations: Capturing Nature’s Vibrant Palette

Did you know that leaves can retain their brilliant colors for months when preserved correctly, allowin...

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