Steven Spencer, Staff Writer

ALTON - Andy’s Tire and Auto Service is making a move to the former Rothman Furniture site at 3100 Washington Avenue in Alton. With the move, Andy’s Auto Body, which originated in 1974 and was then taken over by Mark Anderson in 2007, and Andy’s Tire and Auto Service will soon...

GODFREY - Edwardsville’s girls' softball team exploded with six runs in the third inning and five in the fourth to pummel Springfield 11-0 in five innings in a regional contest Wednesday at Alton High School. Anna Burke and Mackenzie Owens had two hits apiece for Edwardsville. Owens doubled...

ALTON – As many as 25 investigators from several departments across the St. Louis Metro Area have been activated through the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis after the apparent homicide of two Alton men Monday night. Elijah S. Ingram, 30, of Alton and Derrick J. Vaughn, 28, also of Alton...

JERSEYVILLE - Wm. Nobbe & Co. held their annual Day of Play Saturday at 26917 Crystal Lake Road. Ben Poletti, store manager, said they try to make a fun day for families while at the same time showing what the store has to offer. “We have a really nice facility and this allows people...

ALTON - Alton Main Street and the SNIP Alliance held the inaugural “Pup Crawl” Saturday afternoon in Downtown Alton. People were encouraged to bring their dogs down for a pet-friendly pub crawl to enjoy the day at several bars and restaurants. Stephanie Schrage, who volunteers wit...

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School honored the graduating class of 2018 Saturday evening. After recognizing the graduates that will be entering the military, valedictorians Kaleb Denney and Hannah Schmidt wished everyone in the class of 2018 the best of luck on all of their future endeavors....

SEE MARQUETTE GRADUATION VIDEO BELOW: ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School honored the 2018 class of Explorers during the 91st graduation commencement ceremony Friday night at Lewis and Clark Community College. Lauren Walsh, senior speaker, thanked everyone in attendance for being...

EDWARDSVILLE - Over 500 students gathered at Liberty Middle School Friday morning for a chance to downlink, video chat, with Ricky Arnold and Drew Feustel, two astronauts currently aboard the International Space Station. During the conversation, students were presented the opportunity to ask...

GODFREY - Jersey's Brett Tuttle was outstanding on the mound against Alton on Wednesday, striking out nine batters and scattering three hits in a 4-1 win over the Redbirds. Ronnie Guilander had two hits for Jersey and Michael Hampton had two for the Redbirds. Jersey started the game off...

SEE EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER GRADUATION VIDEO BELOW: EAST ALTON - Friends and family members of the 2018 Oiler graduating class gathered at East Alton Wood River High School Wednesday evening as this year’s seniors received their diplomas. Before the diplomas were presented, senior...