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Area students fare well at science fair
Several Edwardsville area students in grades five through 12 received awards at the SIUE regional Science and Engineering Research Challenge (science fair) that took place on March 23 on the SIUE camp
Motorist faces 3rd DUI charge
An Edwardsville man is facing a felony aggravated driving under the influence charge after he was stopped the morning of April 11.
Vehicle slams into Esic Drive home
A decision to go grab a frappuccino and a muffin possibly saved a woman and her son from being injured after a truck crashed into the front of their home on Esic Drive Monday morning.
Moore challenging the seatbelt law
Origins of the law and reasons behind it are called into question
Vehicle slams into Esic Drive home
A decision to go grab a frappuccino and a muffin possibly saved a woman and her son from being injured after a truck crashed into the front of their home on Esic Drive Monday morning.
Jacob Sedlacek is trying to make a difference
Thirteen year old from St. Jacob recognized after earning Eagle Scout designation
Watershed Nature Center to have Arbor Day event
The first Arbor Day was held on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska City, Neb., with the intent to have a day set apart each year to plant and care for trees.
Granite City native tells her Boston tale
It started with sirens.
Water main break impacts downtown
A water main break early Monday morning left businesses on Second Street without water.
Traipsing across golf's most sacred grounds
My bucket list is a mile long. I’ve checked it twice and attending golf’s grandest event, the Master’s, is not on it. Nope, it didn’t make the cut. However, when opportunity knocks, and others tell yo
Business: Nourish the roots of your investments
On Arbor Day, which we celebrate this week, people across the country plant trees. Of course, trees provide us with many benefits, including beauty, fruit and oxygen, as well as protection against lan
Ask the Lawyer: Examining wrongful prosecution complaints
Question: Roughly two years ago, I was charged with a felony offense that I did not commit. I was arrested and prosecuted for possession and trafficking of drugs, even though I never knew the drugs w
Remembering Hometown News
FBI Investigate of Explosion at Propellex Plant. (p.99)
Take time to enjoy your favorite poems this month
April is National Poetry Month. This year’s poster celebrates letter writing which has enriched the lives of poets both famous and not so famous. The poster, created by graphic artist Jessica Helfan
College Talk: Cuban scientist discusses exchange with SIUE
Last year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville signed an agreement with the University of Havana to develop exchange programs for faculty and students of the two institutions. Mayra Heydrich, a

