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Difference Maker: Jerseyville Boy Drives Blessing Box Project Victory

1 month 3 weeks ago
JERSEYVILLE — An 8-year-old boy from Jerseyville East School is making a notable impact in his community by helping to support the homeless. Dennis Stumpf, the young boy, has significant support with the local initiative connected to his mother’s cleaning business, TNT. Dennis Stumpf, described by his mother as compassionate and upbeat, has been involved in charitable efforts despite his young age and personal health challenges. Diagnosed with epilepsy at an early age and having experience

Community Called to Contribute to Riverbend Turkey Giveaway

1 month 3 weeks ago
BETHALTO - Community members have the chance to receive free turkeys — and to give back. Pruitt Mechanical Services in Bethalto is hosting a turkey giveaway at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at a location that will be announced soon. The turkeys will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Owner Joe Pruitt noted they could still use the community’s support so they can help as many people as possible. “There’s a lot of struggling going on right now,”

Judge’s illness delays hearing on referendum to overturn gerrymandered Missouri map

1 month 3 weeks ago
A hearing that was to be the first of at least three this month deciding the fate of Missouri’s newly gerrymandered congressional map was postponed Monday due to a judge’s illness. Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green was scheduled to hear the lawsuit filed by People Not Politicians over Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ rejection […]
Rudi Keller

Alton Celebrates Century-Plus-Old Halloween Parade Tradition

1 month 3 weeks ago
ALTON — The Alton Halloween Parade once again attracted hundreds of people and was very well-received along the entire route in Downtown Alton on Friday evening, Oct. 31, 2025, according to Steve Schwartz of East End Improvement, the parade’s longtime sponsor. East End Improvement Association, founded in 1916, has traditionally sponsored the event except for interruptions during World War II and one year during the COVID-19 Pandemic, when the city organized a trunk-or-treat event

Alton Police Officer Lawson and K9 Riggs Graduate Academy

1 month 3 weeks ago
ALTON — Alton Police Officer Lane Lawson and his K9 partner, Riggs, graduated from the K9 Academy this past, the Alton Police Department announced. The training program included instruction in tracking, narcotics detection, and suspect apprehension. With the completion of the academy, Lawson and Riggs are now a certified K9 team authorized to serve the Alton community. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford and the department expressed enthusiasm about the addition of K9 Riggs to th

Missouri sues to block redistricting referendum challenge

1 month 3 weeks ago
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri General Assembly, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and the state have filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to block a proposed referendum they say would unconstitutionally strip the state legislature of its authority to…
By Kyla Asbury | Legal Newsline