Ground has broken for construction on Edwardsville's newest fire station. ...
The annual run, started by coach Jim Wigger of Alton, is now in its 63rd year. Hundreds of people from...
The Glen Carbon Heritage Museum has been filled with Christmas Cheer as local businesses and organizations...
Each year TorHoerman Law donates turkeys to families in the river bend community in an effort to provide...
The sounds of carolers filled the air as Mr. and Mrs. Santa greeted the residents of Alton the for th...
Held by the Edwardsville Band Boosters, the annual Tiger Band Art & Craft Fair features handcrafted...
Wes Sterling, Edwardsville American Legion Post 199 commander, discusses Veteran's Day in Edwardsville....
Now under new ownership, the Goshen Academy of Martial Arts celebrated its recent change with a ribbon...
The city of Edwardsville celebrated those who have served our nation with its annual Veteran's Day Parade...
Open to all local schools, East Alton - Wood River Community High School's career fair featured professionals...
A martyr for freedom, the story of Elijah P. Lovejoy and the day that celebrates him stands as a reminder...
Lacey McDonald, manager of the Genealogy & Local History Library Branch of The Hayner Public Library...
Alton Mayor David Goins delivered the official proclamation for Elijah P. Lovejoy day in the the city...
Ghouls and Goblins fill the streets of Alton once again as the city hosts its annual Halloween parade....
In the first of what hopes to be many years, the Wood River Chili Cook Off featured both food and activities...
As Halloween nears, more parades are happening across the river bend. ...
Sara Jane Woodson Newton Cohron (1853 – 1918) Sara Jane Woodson Newton Cohron was a very successful teacher...
Bethalto held it's annual parade that concluded with a trunk-or-treat. ...
Held at Alton Memorial Hospital, the ceremony brings residents of the river bend together to remember...
The Alton YWCA held a forum to allow the public a closer look at the candidates running in the upcoming...
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