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Metro East Area News Briefs

— January 16, 2019

EPA: Metro East, Jersey County at risk for radon, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging residents across the Metro-East to test for radon — an odorless, colorless,…

New director part of changes at Madison County animal control
— January 12, 2019

Madison County Animal Care and Control is starting off the new year with some changes. The animal control facility will no longer be open on Saturday. “It’s unfortunate that…
Lewis and Clark Community College expands College for Life program
— January 7, 2019

Lewis and Clark Community College’s College for Life program for adults with intellectual disabilities is coming to the college’s N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville for the fall…
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…
Metro East Area News Briefs
— December 26, 2018

Therapy 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…

Metro East Area News Briefs
— January 9, 2019

Dist. 189 plans stepped-up busing for student safety East St. Louis School District 189 hopes to soon offer bus transportation for all students, according to a spokesperson for District…
New Bi-State Agency CEO: Focus is on security
— January 3, 2019

Improved 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…
Alton mom charged in daughter’s death
— December 29, 2018

The 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…