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Sunday Jul 5 | Belleville News

Dupo, Columbia and Mascoutah fireworks rescheduled for Sunday

The weather is raining on local parades, picnics and fireworks displays. The following community events have been rescheduled for Sunday due to weather: * Dupo's Picnic in the Park will take place from noon until 9 p.m. Sunday with the fireworks show at dusk at Community Park.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

Belleville News

Fun on the Fourth: Your guide to fireworks lighting the skies of the metro-east

Metro-east residents are set to celebrate the nation's 233rd birthday this weekend with an explosion of concerts, picnics, sports tourneys and, of course, fireworks.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Belleville News

A new cookie recipe is always welcome in my kitchen

I love a good surprise, especially when it comes to food. So, when I ate two of the Rhubarb Cookies made from the recipe below, I made all kinds of smacky noises -- I'm glad I was standing in my kitchen with nary a witness in sight -- and licked up whatever crumbs I could find.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Belleville News

Kern: No federal money likely for metro-east levee repairs

After bailing out banks, car makers and the world's biggest insurance company, the federal government probably won't have money left over for its nearly two-thirds share of a $180-million metro-east flood levee repair program.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

Belleville News

These colors aren't afraid to sing

For those who love patriotic concerts, Belleville will be the place to be Sunday for a stirring red, white and blue doubleheader.

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Mon Jun 15, 2009

Belleville News

Answer Man: What's the origin of mortarboard hats and tassels?

Q. After recently seeing so many newspaper pictures of students graduating from high school, it made me wonder: What is the origin of the outfits graduates wear -- especially those mortarboard hats? Also, where did the tradition of moving the tassel from one side to the other after receiving your diploma come from? -- Ken Harris, of Belleville A.

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Mon Jun 08, 2009

Belleville News

Answer Man: War pennies carry some extra value

Q. While dining out recently, we started talking about old coins. We eventually got around to the silver penny of 1943.

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Thu Jun 04, 2009

KSDK-TV Saint Louis

Slideshow: Top local news stories of the week (May 23

NewsChannel 5 presents the Top Local Stories of the Week, as selected by KSDK.com readers.

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Tue Jun 02, 2009

Belleville News

Local crop adviser is outstanding in his field -- and the fields of others

Phil Krieg is outstanding in his field -- and others' fields. The Freeburg agronomist recently was named Certified Crop Adviser of the Year for 2008 by the American Society of Agronomy, an outstanding honor.

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Sun May 31, 2009

KMOV-TV Saint Louis

Person killed in Metro-East crash identified

Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal accident in the Metro-East. Watch raw video > Larger player It happened just after 6:00 a.m. on Friday at Green Mount Road and Highway 177 or Mascoutah Ave.

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Sat May 30, 2009

Belleville News

Freeburg woman killed in collision at Mascoutah Avenue and Green Mount

A Freeburg woman was killed early Friday when the car she was driving was struck broadside by a truck at Mascoutah Avenue and South Green Mount Road in Belleville.

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Fri May 29, 2009

KSDK NewsChannel 5

UPDATED: Freeburg woman dies in morning crash

A 46-year-old woman from Freeburg, Illinois died in a morning crash. Belleville Police Capt.

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Sat May 23, 2009

Belleville.com

Belleville West, Yoyo Suggs win state track titles

Belleville West High School won the Class 3A state championship Saturday at the IHSA girls track and field finals in Charleston, while Yolanda "Yoyo" Suggs took three state championships.

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Thu May 21, 2009

Belleville News

Farmers can make hay now along state roads for fee

The Illinois 96th General Assembly has passed a bill that sponsors think will benefit farmers, taxpayers and the state.

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Thu May 14, 2009

Belleville News

Bob Zany comedy will rock the boat

Get ready for a night of madcap merriment when Bob Zany returns this weekend to the Argosy Casino in Alton with his standup extravaganza, "One Man, a Chick and a Bay-bee!" At age 15, he reportedly was yanked off "The Gong Show" by a man dressed as a nun wielding a net.

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Mon May 11, 2009

KSDK-TV Saint Louis

Slideshow: Top local news stories of the week (May 2

NewsChannel 5 presents the Top Local Stories of the Week, as selected by KSDK.com readers.

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Sat May 09, 2009

Belleville News

Ag students learn about bison

If diversity is the watchword in agriculture, a group of agriculture students from Freeburg, Mascoutah, Marissa and East St.

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Thu May 07, 2009

Belleville News

Police: More come forward in Freeburg superintendent investigation

Illinois State Police continue investigating allegations involving former Freeburg District 70 Superintendent Rob Hawkins, who committed suicide Sunday in the midst of the investigation.

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Wed May 06, 2009

STLtoday

Sexual misconduct alleged against Freeburg superintendent Robin "Rob" Hawkins, police say.

The rumors and whispers that have swirled since the apparent suicide of a popular school administrator have left many in this small town with questions that may never be answered.

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Tue May 05, 2009

Belleville.com

State Police: No details on investigation of Freeburg superintendent before his death

Illinois State Police said Monday they are investigating allegations involving Freeburg District 70 Superintendent Robin R. Hawkins, who took his own life Sunday, but declined to give details.

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