Elsah News

Bev Bauser of Godfrey recalls taking Sunday drives to Elsah with her late father, Emmett L. Porter, the inspiration for her book, "Remembering Elsah." Bauser said after her father died in 1979, her cousin in Oregon gave her information that started her journey back in time to Elsah.

Imagine this: A 69-year-old man who suffered a stroke and has had limited mobility since August now can walk and move his affected hand.

David A. Wock, 53, of Jerseyville, was cited for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle following a one-vehicle crash at 7:45 p.m. Thursday at Crystal Lake Road, 500 feet east of Maple Summit Road.

Greg Mortenson never deliberately set out to be a major figure on the world stage, nor does he consider himself a hero.

A two-volume book, "Remembering Elsah," and 850 page newspaper compilation regarding 19th century Elsah, Jersey County, by Beverly A. Bauser, has been released.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of two parts of Nobel-nominated author Greg Mortenson's scheduled appearance at the Alton amphitheater on Friday, Oct.

It doesn't matter how you travel, the Mississippi River Road has it all. You can travel by car, boat, bike or foot.

An Edwardsville man faces a felony aggravated battery charge stemming from a weekend incident, authorities said.

The deadline for entries in the 10th annual Village of Elsah Museum Photography Exhibit, aimed at featuring the beauty and unique qualities of the village, is quickly approaching.

Calling themselves the environmental team, education director Patti Brown and assistant education director Dorothy Cronin have worked together at the Nature Institute in Godfrey for the last nine years.

The new mayors of five municipal governments gathered Tuesday to lay down a unique pledge of regional cooperation.

Connecting to Illinois-American Water Co. looks brighter as funding options become available.

MAY 22, 2009 -- Segue Lara waters the vegetable plants at Three Rivers Community Farm in Elsah, Illinois.

Blues rock group Briar's Road is no stranger to Downtown Alton nightlife, but this season's first Block Party will have them playing a whole new scene.

The Fessler family of Jersey County was surprised and honored when its Fessler Family Farm was awarded the 2008 Conservation Farm Family by the Jersey County Soil and Water Conservation District last February.