Scouts invited to Eagle Day at Great Rivers Museum
January 6, 2019The upcoming “Scout Eagle Day” event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the National Great Rivers Museum in East Alton. Both Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts are welcome to…
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Metro East Parks and Rec hands out grants to local projects
January 5, 2019The Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) awarded $2 million dollars in grant funding to support local park and trail projects throughout 15 Metro East communities, MEPRD…
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New Bi-State Agency CEO: Focus is on security
January 3, 2019Improved security on MetroLink light rail lines is now the top priority for the Bi-State Development Agency, according to new president and CEO Taulby Roach. Roach, who for the past…
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Metro East Area News Briefs
January 2, 2019‘Shtick People’ appear along bike trails, light rail routes A series of brightly colored, moving “Shtick People Sculptures” have been installed along 11 miles of MetroLink…
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Alton mom charged in daughter’s death
December 29, 2018The Madison County State’s Attorney ‘s Office has charged an Alton mother in the death of her teenage daughter. Amber Hampshire was charged Dec. 27 with involuntary manslaughter…
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Scott AFB officials to manage Next NGA West
December 26, 2018The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) much anticipated Next NGA West facility may not be coming to a St. Clair County site, just north of Scott Air Forces Base (AFB),…
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Metro East Area News Briefs
December 26, 2018Therapy dogs visit students during finals week Finals week in college often brings increased stress as students. Studies show interacting with therapy animals increases oxytocin and…
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Metro East Calendar of Events Dec. 26 – Jan. 2
December 25, 2018DEC. 27 – 30 Centralia H. S. Holiday Tournament Thurs. – Sun., Times vary Centralia High School, 2100 E. Calumet, Centralia $3 – $6 The Centralia Holiday Basketball…
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