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Thursday Sports Roundup

December 8 2023 at 5:16 PM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 SPORTS ROUNDUP BOYS BOWLING ALTON 34, BELLEVILLE WEST 6: Brayd...

The Lady Behind New Wood River Bakery "The Cheesecake Lady"

December 5 2023 at 3:31 PM

WOOD RIVER - A new bakery has opened in Wood River, and the story behind “The Cheesecake Lady...

Wood River Potentially Pursuing Sidewalk Repairs

December 5 2023 at 11:52 AM

WOOD RIVER - More sidewalk repairs could be coming in Wood River after City Manager Steve Palen...

Monday, Dec. 4 Sports Round-Up

December 5 2023 at 8:54 AM

BOYS BOWLING ALTON 36, COLLINSVILLE 4 Alton won nearly all the head-to-head match-ups in...

Wood River Firefighters Recognized, Bids Sought For Fire Station Addition

December 4 2023 at 8:35 PM

WOOD RIVER - Wood River City Council members recognized two firefighters for their 30 years...

Eagles Soar To Title: CM Wrestlers Win Three Individual Championships, Capture Steve Bradley Invite, Jersey Is 13th

December 4 2023 at 2:15 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial's boys' wrestling team had a very good day on Saturday, taking three firsts...

Mia Plumb Is Standout In Classroom, Hardwoods For Oilers, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

December 4 2023 at 1:48 PM

WOOD RIVER - Mia Plumb is not only strong on the basketball court, but she is the No. 1-ranked student...

Captains Crawford And Revelle Mark 30th Anniversaries With Wood River Fire Department

November 30 2023 at 2:26 PM

WOOD RIVER - Captains Brian Crawford and Leonard Revelle have marked a significant milestone with...

"Playmaker" Kaylynn Buttry Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month For Oilers

November 29 2023 at 3:59 PM

WOOD RIVER - Sophomore Kaylynn Buttry has shown extraordinary talent on both offense and defense to...

Junior Tahj'Juan "Tookie" Smith Is Oilers Standout, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

November 28 2023 at 3:07 PM

WOOD RIVER - Junior Tahj'Juan "Tookie" Smith takes his school work at East Alton-Wood River High seriously...

"The Flagman's Mission Continues" Needs Volunteers to Line Funeral Route for Fallen Roxana Serviceman

November 28 2023 at 11:01 AM

ROXANA/WOOD RIVER - The Flagman’s Mission Continues is seeking volunteers to help honor Chief...

East Alton-Wood River Breaks Game Open In Second Quarter In 32-23 Win Over Piasa Birds Girls

November 28 2023 at 8:59 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River broke open a close game in the second period by shutting out...

Oilers' Isaiah Kolmer Posts Most Courageous Performance Of Season, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

November 27 2023 at 2:33 PM

WOOD RIVER - As the holidays are here, one is reminded of one of the most inspiring athletic accomplishments...

Kline Has Hot Hand For Explorers With 18, Spiller 17 For Oilers: Marquette Breaks Game Apart With Second-Half Rally

November 22 2023 at 3:33 PM

MARQUETTE CATHOLIC 57, EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER 38: Marquette broke a 17-17 first-quarter tie by outscoring...

Monday Sports Roundup: Oilers Notch Third Win, McGivney Boys Lose Close One

November 21 2023 at 8:59 AM

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20 SPORTS ROUNDUP BOYS BASKETBALL ROXANA HOOPSGIVING CLASSIC In the opening...

Daugherty Leads With 14, Laynie Gehrs Adds Seven As Roxana Wins Dupo Cat Classic Over EAWR 48-20, Shells Now 3-0

November 20 2023 at 6:17 AM

DUPO - Daisy Daugherty led Roxana with 14 points, while Laynie Gehrs added seven points as the...

Buttry Leads Team With 12 Points: EA-WR Girls Capture Overtime Thriller 40-37 Over Marissa-Coulterville

November 16 2023 at 9:01 AM

WOOD RIVER - In a championship semifinal of the Dupo Tourney, East Alton-Wood River roared back fro...

Pedestrian Struck, Injured, On Vaughn Road In Wood River

November 15 2023 at 7:36 AM

WOOD RIVER - Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells said late Tuesday night that a pedestrian was struck...

Ealey Leads With 14 Points, Oilers Have Good Defensive Effort In 44-15 Season Opening Win At Dupo

November 14 2023 at 8:29 AM

DUPO - Junior Jordan Ealey led with 14 points, while fellow junior Milla LeGette had eight steals...

Haine Announces Reckless Homicide, Aggravated DUI Charges In Fatal Crash In Wood River

November 10 2023 at 6:37 AM

WOOD RIVER — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine and Wood River Police Chief Brad...