Kampsville News

Iva M. Baugh, 79, of Kampsville, died Monday, July 7, 2008 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hardin.

Marty L. Holder, 48, of Wrights, was arrested Monday night for violation of an order of protection.

Calhoun County towns and villages are looking toward cleanup now that the floodwaters are receding.

The following information comes from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Missouri Road Closures Route E in Scott County has closed due to rising water from the Mississippi River.

The Illinois River is now coming up. Water has crept onto Illinois Route 100 at Hardin and near Kampsville, forcing the closure of the roads to all but through traffic.

Lela I. Schumann, 74, died at 1:40 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008, at her residence.

The Calhoun County Board tabled zoning action on White Tales Lodge in the town of Michael after residents objected to parts of the proposed project Monday.

Here's a way to take a relaxing float trip without ever getting wet. Actually, you don't even have to get out of your car. via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“That's what I learned to drive on. It had the shift on a column. We like to froze to death in that thing.”

Not all of the vehicles on display at this weekend's Jeep reunion in Springfield were designed to slog through knee-deep mud or climb a boulder-strewn hill. via State Journal-Register

“I really don't want to get into specifics.”

A substitute teacher arrested at Alton High School claims she was unsuccessful at reaching security during a classroom incident - but administrators say that's false. via Alton Telegraph

Alton A substitute teacher at Alton High School was arrested at school a few days after she bragged to students about having an outstanding warrant for her arrest, authorities said. via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“I have nothing to hide; I'm telling the truth”

A substitute teacher is denying student allegations that led to her arrest Thursday at Alton High School. via Alton Telegraph

A substitute teacher who investigators said had warrants out for her arrest was taken into custody at Alton High School on Thursday. via KSDK NewsChannel 5

River communities all over the Tri-states are dealing with rising waters. Creeks and streams are rising over the edges, causing excessive water levels when dumping into larger rivers. via KHQA-TV Quincy

An Eldred man allegedly punched-out a worker aboard the Kampsville Ferry this weekend when he felt the vessel wasn't moving fast enough. via Alton Telegraph

“If we could ever get a clear title, we want to sell her”

A landmark boat remains moored in Calhoun County and mired in court as questions remain about the legality of a recent sale. via Alton Telegraph

“There is no need to point out what individuals, families and friends have lost in serving our country”

National and state officers of the American Legion met with more than 60 veterans Monday at Kampsville American Legion Post 1083. via Alton Telegraph

“What will happen is our state payments will be short. We will receive a prorated amount”

The Brussels school board is supporting an increase of only 5 percent in its tax levy despite the need to repay the state $93,953 in this fiscal year. via Alton Telegraph

A nearly century-old showboat that was long a St. Louis area landmark is getting a reprieve, at least temporarily. via WAND-TV Decatur

The Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway has been around for almost 10 years but it still is evolving.

The byway committee recently produced a revamped tourism brochure featuring a podcast driving tour of the byway, which stretches along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers from the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site to Pere Marquette State Park.

Byway council Chairman Brett Stawar said the updates are about making the byway easier for travelers to get to and use.

You can check out an iPod from the Alton Visitor Center during operating hours or download the tour for use on your own MP3 player by visiting www.greatriversbyway.org. The tour also is available as a compact disc for use in car CD players. Read more