As Alton continues to face record flood levels, city officials are working around the clock to keep the water out and protect the downtown area along with various overflowing areas across town. So far, the effort has been successfull and the water has been kept at bay thanks to the fast acting efforts...
The totals have yet to be calculated, but Greg Gelzinnis already feels great about the charitable efforts of the River Bend. Currently at over $77,000.00, the Red Kettle Drive is already making an impact. Whether the total is reach or not, Gelzinnis and the rest of the Salvation Army feel great about...
This year's Red Kettle Drive is coming to a close for the Salvation Army, but Greg Gelzinnis is not ready to give up just yet. With the total still not met, Gelzinnis plans to spend an entire 24 hours in a Cherry Picker in order to raise awareness for the closing of the Red Kettle Drive. He will come...
The East Alton Skating Academy held a winter ice show dedicated to the men and women of the U.S. armed forces at the East Alton Ice Arena. This was the group's very first spotlight ice show. The skating academy is composed of young skaters in various age groups and experience levels that compete across...
Brian Belchik received a surprise Christmas gift on Saturday, Dec. 19, when he was presented with his little brother’s motorcycle, who was killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Christopher Belchik is a Marine who was killed in action on Aug. 22, 2004, by a roadside bomb...
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