EDWARDSVILLE — Metro East Humane Society will host its third annual Newt Scoot, a tribute bike ride honoring Newt, a former MEHS cat who became known among trail users, from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 17, 2026, at Miner Park in Glen Carbon. Proceeds from the event will support the organization’s animal welfare work in the St. Louis Metro East region.The ride follows MCT Trails and honors Newt, a 7-year-old orange tabby cat adopted from Metro East Humane Society. Newt lived near the Madison Co...