South Roxana News

Communities that fail to live up to strict, new floodplain management standards face financial penalties or possible loss of insurance eligibility, federal officials are telling community leaders.

Oren L. and Alberta M. Stonecipher of Bethalto celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov.

A 22-year-old East Alton man died in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday. In a press release, Madison County Coroner Stephen P. Nonn identified the victim as Bradley A. Werts of the 100 block of Illinois Avenue.

Brothers Ron Cobine and Ed Allsman are celebrating 20 years serving as a team with local fire departments.

Less than a year ago, Miranda Wreath was signed up to go into the U.S. Navy, a vocation to which she had aspired all of her life.

Where is this tattoo / piercing? Left Ribs How long have you had it? 2 Months How many tats do you have? 7 How many piercings do you have? 2 What's the story behind this tattoo / piercing? The Calla Lilies are meant to represent my daughter Lily and the it says il mio cuore e per voi which means my heart is for you in Italian.

An 18-year-old Cottage Hills man was charged Friday with offenses relating to a motor vehicle.

Reanda K. Preston, 17, of the 100 block of Rue Des Chateaux, Bethalto, and Jeffrey J. Davison, 18, of the 400 block of McCoy Street, Bethalto, were charged Wednesday with residential burglary.

Maria "Mary" Magdalena Docter marked her 90th birthday doing what she likes best - being at work.

Illinois State Police wrote 56 citations and warnings Friday during a roadside safety checkpoint in South Roxana.

Samantha Jo Ann Smith and Joshua Deneen Hobbs are making plans for their wedding, which will take place at a 1 p.m. ceremony Saturday, Nov.

Christian comedian Dennis Swanberg makes laughing at church an acceptable form of entertainment.

If you don't like spending your birthday at the office, imagine having to spend your 90th birthday at work.

Demarcus O. Johnson, also known as Kenneth E. Reed, 25, of the 400 block of Michigan Drive, South Roxana, was charged Thursday with unlawful violation of an order of protection and criminal damage to property.

The vision of bringing a new learning experience to students started becoming a reality this week at South Roxana Elementary School.

Someone stole insulated scrap wire worth $750 that had been in a box at Industrial Machine Sales, 5 Cut St.

Tears of joy streamed down Christina Benoit's face Thursday when she learned she'd been selected as a recipient of a new house.

Tears of joy streamed down Christina Benoit's face Thursday when she learned she'd been selected as a recipient of a new house.

Madison County Transit will present an information session on the No. 6 bus route from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Roxana Public Library, 200 North Central Avenue.

Tears of joy streamed down Christina Benoit's face Thursday when she learned she'd been selected as a recipient of a new house.