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12 metro-east authors sign books at Collinsville Public Library
... "Murder of an American Nazi," Dan Hechenberger, "The Early History of the Illinois Indians," and Cheryl Eichar Jett, "Alton" and "Edwardsville" local history. * Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Harold Lynn Beck: "Henry and Anthony" Cheryl Eichar Jett: ... Comment?
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Landmarks Boulevard in Alton to close for bridge work
... Dec. 4. The closure is necessary to accommodate workers who will install the final, 135-foot-long, middle piece of the Alton Landmarks Crossing pedestrian bridge. The work was planned for the nighttime because there is less traffic in the area, ... Comment?
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... up what they (others) are doing." Barnett plays a Roth fiddle made in Germany. He said his bands have played around Alton, Cottage Hills, Wood River and Jerseyville, as well as St. Louis. "We played everywhere," Barnett said. "I play for square ... Comment?
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... Food N Fermentation, 6017 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey; Jersey County Business Association, 209 N. State St., Jerseyville; Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, 200 Piasa St., Alton. For more information, call the Alton Visitor Center, 465-6676. ... Comment?
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Group forming for families of those serving overseas
... formed and people will end up contacting each other outside the meetings to talk and help each other," Emmons said. Alton residents and First Baptist Church members Mike and Debbie Vorce know firsthand what it's like to have a child serving in Iraq. ... Comment?
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Boys Roundup: Schnietz leads Lutheran past Oilers for tourney title
... championship since 2004 on Saturday night. The Knights took the title of their 29th annual tourney by beating East Alton-Wood River 52-43 at Hooks Gym. Schnietz added seven rebounds for the Knights, who improve to 4-0. Spencer Morris added nine ... Comment?
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Boys Basketball: Redbirds beat Lancers for Tip-Off title
The Alton Tip-Off Classic championship trophy is back where it belongs. Just ask the Redbirds. Comment?
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Charges pending in burning truck incident
... who owns the house she rammed last Friday morning with a burning Ford F-150 pickup truck owned by Roberts Motors of Alton. Kallal said the "relationship was on the outs." The woman rammed the burning truck into the porch of the home, located at ... Comment?
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Alton woman charged with DUI after crash
A 23-year-old Alton woman faces a DUI and other charges stemming from a weekend traffic crash in Godfrey. Comment?
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Vehicle burglars active during weekend
... of the instances, the burglars found nothing to steal. Although the first such reported burglary in the area was in Alton in September, Alton Police Chief David Hayes said people now are using the method to disable car locks throughout the Madison ... Comment?
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Justin D. Hall, 17, of the 800 block of Park Avenue, Alton, was charged Monday with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. Comment?
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Charges pending against woman in burning truck incident with home
... a relationship with the man that who owns the house she rammed with a burning Ford F-150 owned by Roberts Motors of Alton. Kallal said the "relationship was on the outs." The woman rammed the burning pick-up truck into the porch of the home, located ... Comment?
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PHOTO: Wall comes tumbling down
Capt. Randy Toole of the Salvation Army on Alby Street in Alton stands by the crumbled retaining wall behind the research center, which will cost $10,000 to repair and is not covered by insurance. Comment?
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Mayor denies license to old Chess Club
... illegal gambling activities over the years involving card games and poker machines," Hayes said. In February 1996, the Alton Police Department's former Special Community Area Target Team raided the club and arrested 23 people for illegal gambling. ... Comment?
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Beginning to look a lot like Christmas
The spirit of the Christmas season arrives early in Alton with Pride Inc.'s annual Holiday Home Tour. Comment?
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Stone arrested for failure to reduce speed; warrants
... his vehicle, left the roadway and struck a pole barn, damaging the pole barn and his own vehicle. Stone was taken to Alton Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries. His passenger, Craig A. Bass, 20, of East Alton, refused medical treatment ... Comment?
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Business Briefs November 30, 2009
... an 750 recipes, and is beautifully illustrated and hard-bound in a three-ring binder. The cookbooks are on sale at the Alton, Bethalto, East Alton, Godfrey and Jerseyville locations for $15 each. All proceeds raised will go to local food banks. Comment?
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Alton, Belleville East on a collision course
Halfway through this week's Alton Tip-Off Classic, a trend is starting to develop. Comment?
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Public invited to discuss cemetery woes
... is invited to attend the 6 p.m. discussion that will include Madison County officials and state Sen. William Haine, D-Alton. Haine plans to talk about legislation that is being proposed on regulating cemeteries across the state. Illinois lawmakers ... Comment?
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Eagle-watching opportunities abound in area
As the cold temperatures begin to set in, a few of Alton's favorite winter guests have been spotted in the region. Comment?
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