ALTON - Marquette Catholic’s Kolten Bauer led the Explorers to a 169-180 boys golf victory over Alton High this past week at Spencer T. Olin Golf Course. Bauer scored a 39 for the lowest individual score of the day. On Tuesday in a boys golf match against Triad, Triad posted a 172 to Marquette’s...
ALTON - This weekend's rain couldn’t keep the city of Alton from celebrating the second annual Jazz and Wine Fest at Argosy Casino’s Music Hall this past Saturday. "We had four excellent bands scheduled, including Grammy award-winning artists. This will be an excellent show for an...
EDWARDSVILLE – East St. Louis junior running back DeMonta Witherspoon scored two touchdowns, while sophomore quarterback Tyler Macon passed for two others as the Flyers recorded a 34-21 win over the Tigers in both teams’ Southwestern Conference opener on a rainy Friday night at Tiger...
ALTON - The Marquette Explorers took the win over Nokomis 27-14, Friday at Public School Stadium in Alton. Head coach Darrel Angleton said Nokomis always gives the Explorers a tough game but excited to come out with a victory. “It feels good to get the win,” Angleton said. “They...
JERSEY - The Centralia Orphans came close to stealing the win from Jersey Thursday night in Jerseyville as they tied the game up in the fourth quarter, but the Panthers took possession in overtime to take their first victory of the season, 21-14. The victory was the first for Jersey's legendary...
EDWARDSVILLE - Mayor of Edwardsville Hal Patton read a proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “The simple goal is to learn how to help those around us and how to talk about suicide without increasing the risk of...
EDWARDSVILLE - Officer Richard Thompson with Edwardsville Police Department received a Lifesaving Award Tuesday night for his actions during an emergency in July. Police Chief Jay Keeven said by completing two full cycles on CPR Officer Thompson was able to help save the patient. “It is clea...
TROY - Since 1998, Morning Glory Home Care has been committed to providing high-quality personalized home care services to assist clients in leading dignified, satisfying and filling lives wherever they call home. Morning Glory works diligently to match the personality of the caregiver with the family...
ALTON - The Alton Redbirds faced their first defeat of the season to the Quincy Blue Devils, 5-2, Saturday afternoon at Piasa Motor Fuels Field. Redbirds head coach Nick Funk said missing two starters the team had to fight back but still faced some mental errors. “I think they rally,”...
BETHALTO - The Civic Memorial Eagles escaped with an 8-0 win over the East Alton-Wood River Friday night at Civic Memorial. The Oilers came close to evening up the score in the final minutes but a fumble by the Oilers gave the Eagles an opportunity to secure possession and the victory, 8-0....
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