Charles Thomas, Video Producer

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	RBGA Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Heights Finance Corporation December 8 2015 1:33 PM \| comments The River Bend Growth Association (RBGA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for one of Alton's newest businesses, the Heights Finance Corporation. Heights Finance provides loans and financing services. They are located at 228 Regional Dr, Alton, IL 62002 and are open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00...

	John Keller Takes the Hot Seat in the Third Annual Celebrity Roast December 8 2015 1:22 AM \| comments Pride, Inc. held its third annual celebrity roast at the Atrium Hotel and Convention Center in Alton. John Keller, Pride Board Member and Regional President of Carrollton Bank, was roasted with the help of local business people and friends. Jokes were had and laughs were made as Keller's friends reminisced...

	Shop with a Cop Helps to Put more Presents Under the Trees of the River bend December 6 2015 3:37 PM \| comments The annual Shop with a Cop program helps spread Christmas cheer to families who may not be able to cover everyone on their shopping list. All throughout the community, children are selected to meet at targe,t in Alton, to shop with a cop and select presents from their family members and even grab gifts...

	Deliverance Temple Service 12-6-15 December 6 2015 3:02 PM \| comments Deliverance Temple, located at 1125 East Sixth Street in Alton, holds its service every Sunday starting at 10:00 AM.

	Carrollton at Roxana Boys Basketball 12-4-15 December 4 2015 3:55 PM \| comments The Hawks take on the Shells in Roxana.

	Patches and Badges Change Lives in Wood River December 4 2015 3:36 PM \| comments There was a cold drizzle falling outside, but the spirits inside the Wal-Mart in Wood River were not dampened a bit. In fact, the Christmas Spirit was in full affect thanks to a group of first responders and bikers who team up every year for the Patches and Badges for Kids annual shopping spree. 15...

	Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Readies for Opening Night December 4 2015 1:03 AM \| comments The construction has reached complettion and the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities is now ready to operate. Dr. Ed Hightower, executive director for the center, discusses how it feels to finally come to this point and plans for the future.

	Metro-East Humane Society Pets of the Week 12-3-15 December 3 2015 12:42 AM \| comments This week's Pet of the Week features Lacey and Sebastian. Contact the Metro-East Humane Society and help a pet find its forever-home today! Metro-East Humane Society (618) 656-4405

	RBGA Ribbon Cutting for State Street Market November 30 2015 7:40 PM \| comments The River Bend Growth Association held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome State Street Market into the community. State Street Market Place is a European-style bistro featuring fresh organic greens, sandwiches, paninis, house made soups along with a wine garden featuring wine & Craft beers. They als...

	Deliverance Temple Service 11-29-15 November 30 2015 1:59 PM \| comments Deliverance Temple, located at 1125 East Sixth Street in Alton, holds its service every Sunday starting at 10:00 AM.