Steven Spencer, Staff Writer

GODFREY - New American Funding was recently awarded the Best Mortgage company in Southern Illinois by the readers of the Post Dispatch Newspaper in their Best of 2018 Southwest Illinois reader poll. New American Funding said they have seen real estate agents and homebuyers trust and embrace the company...

EDWARDSVILLE - Debbie Caulk was recognized during Tuesday's City Council meeting for her 39 years of service with the Historic Preservation Commission. “We can not thank you enough," Mayor Hal Patton said. "I’ve been able to honor quite a few boards and commission members, but never one...

ALTON - Two cars crashed Wednesday afternoon after Alton High School students were released in the 4200 block of Humbert Road, across from Ted's Motorcycle World. Traffic was stalled for a period of time after the accident for cleanup. No one appeared to be transported to the hospital from the accident...

EDWARDSVILLE - Sergeant Michael Lybarger was swo rn in as a lieutenant while Officer Jacob Germann was sworn in as Sergeant at Tuesday night's City Council meeting. Mayor Hal Patton said the community is very fortunate to have like Lybarger and Germann to keep the city safe. "We thank you for you...

EDWARDSVILLE - The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis announced charges regarding the murder of 24-year-old Damian Huber of Brighton. Huber was shot in the chest during what appeared to be a home invasion at 152 S. Oak in Cottage Hills just after 11 p.m. on Aug. 16. He perished in St. Louis...

BRIGHTON - Riders hit the track again Tuesday night for competition at Brighton BMX. Waide Neal, track operator, said the races are different than trick riding with racing classes for people of all skill levels. “It’s different than trick riding,” Neal said. “You’ve...

HARDIN - Mount Hope Barn Weddings and Events has been making Calhoun County a one-of-a-kind wedding destination for just over a year by working closely with brides and grooms to create an amazing event. Business owners Jonah and Renee White teamed up with business manager and event coordinator...

GODFREY - The new Weber Workforce Development Center on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus opened its doors for the Advisor to the President, Ivanka Trump, Wednesday morning. Instructor Travis Jumper provided a tour of the center showcasing some of the new technologies and...

WOOD RIVER – The Wood River Museum has opened a new temporary exhibit proudly displaying the sports accomplishments of Wood Riverians throughout the 20 th Century. Museum curator Jean Bruce said the exhibit took around six weeks to complete and has been finished for around two weeks. She...

EDWARDSVILLE - Development in Edwardsville continues with City Council’s approval of a liquor license for Kyoto Steakhouse, which is set to open in late August or early September. The opening of Kyoto at 411 S. State Route 157 coincides with many other developments springing up around the...