Steven Spencer, Staff Writer

ELSAH - If Saturday’s Jersey Winter Thaw Indoor Track and Field Meet is any indication, it is going to be an outstanding outdoor season for track around this area. Top performances of the day included first-place wins for Edwardsville senior Lorie Cashdollar in the 800 meters (2:22.15);...

EDWARDSVILLE - The Wildey Theatre will be screening the Golden Globe Awarding winning Best Motion Picture, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 16. The film features Frances McDormand, who won a Golden Globe and Oscar for her performance, Sam Rockwell, who also received...

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Arts Center held their inaugural ART ALIVE event, sponsored by Mathis, Marifian and Richter, Saturday night at The Wildey Theatre. Stephanie Lyons, with the Edwardsville Arts Center, said with ten local artists participating, it gives the attendees a chance...

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department had three new patrol officers take their oaths during Tuesday nights City Council. Jacob J. Rhodes, Nicholas Henderson and Jacob Welch swore to support the constitution of the United States and the state of Illinois as they faithfully discharge th...

ALTON - The Redbirds varsity softball team is preparing for their first game of the season on Saturday, March 17. Coach Dan Carter said after a 22-12 record last season he’s excited to see what this season will have in-store after losing a few senior athletes. “I thought we did...

HOLIDAY SHORES - Police and firemen responded to a two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon around 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Illinois Route 159 and Route 140 in Holiday Shores. An officer with the Illinois State Police said the accident was a result of the at-fault driver failing to stop...

EDWARDSVILLE - The Appellate Court has ruled against Mayor Hal Patton, effectively removing him from the ballot for the 56th District Senate seat. Although Patton has filed a Petition for Leave to Appeal with the Supreme Court, along with a request for a stay of the appellate court order, the Circuit...

ALTON - The Mustache March 4PD committee will be at the Riverbender.com Community Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. this evening selling t-shirts and passing out orders that were made online. The committee will also have shirts in all sizes for sale with t-shirts costing $15, 3/4 sleeves t-shirts for $1...

ALTON - After a 17-win record last season, the Redbirds get ready to return the diamond in away game at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, against Freeburg at SIUE. Coach Todd Haug said a good portion of players are returning this year but the Redbirds are still an “incredibly young team.”...

ALTON - Home Sweet Home Furniture and Mattress is open at the Piasa Center at 512 West Delmar in Alton. The business opened Feb. 1 and the grand opening is set for Thursday, March 8. Owner Tommy Ramadan said customers can expect to find "the whole nine yards" at Home Sweet Home with name...