The sounds of carolers filled the air as Mr. and Mrs. Santa greeted the residents of Alton the for the 2022 Christmas Tree Lighting at Lincoln Douglas Square.
Now under new ownership, the Goshen Academy of Martial Arts celebrated its recent change with a ribbon cutting ceremony held by the Ed-Glen Chamber of Commerce.
Open to all local schools, East Alton - Wood River Community High School's career fair featured professionals from a variety of career fields, allowing students a much closer look at a broad spectrum of possibilities.
A martyr for freedom, the story of Elijah P. Lovejoy and the day that celebrates him stands as a reminder for the struggle those faced in their hopes of achieving equality.
Lacey McDonald, manager of the Genealogy & Local History Library Branch of The Hayner Public Library Distirict, was selected as the guest speaker for this year's Lovejoy Day memorial.
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