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ROBIN WRITES: Date Night at the Drive-In
It was summer, Saturday night. After a quick meal, usually curbside at A&W, my date and I set off to the Grande Drive-In, a dozen miles away. It was up to me to set the mood for the drive. I could stay sitting near the window on the passenger’s side and rest my arm along…
Virgin sentenced to IDOC
By Carmen Ensinger A Roodhouse woman has been sentenced to two 2.5-year terms to the Illinois Department of Corrections for drug-related offenses. Greene County States Attorney Craig M. Grummel announced that Tambra L. Virgin, 53, of Roodhouse, was sentenced on Sept. 4 in Greene…
Bass sentenced to DOC for felony driving while license suspended
By Carmen Ensinger Michael D. Bass, 40, was sentenced on Aug. 24 in Greene County Circuit Court to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to felony Driving While License Suspended. The conviction arose from a Dec. 15, 2023 incident at the…
Lane Closure on Southbound Spencer Road (by the St. Charles City-County Library) Starting Sept. 30
The right southbound lane of Spencer Road (by the St. Charles City-County Library) is expected to close periodically starting Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Missouri Representative calls for review of costs associated with data centers
In opposition to Ameren Missouri’s proposed electric rate increase, State Representative Brad Christ — a Republican who represents Missouri House District 96, encompassing Sunset Hills, Crestwood, Fenton, Sappington and Oakland — has filed comments with the Missouri Public…
US Supreme Court again blocks Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday drove a stake through the heart of Missouri’s undead congressional map, ordering it be buried for the year and for voters to cast ballots in the districts they’ve used the past two election cycles. In a unanimous decision, the court said that…
Green Park may increase grant amounts for neighborhood, homebuyer programs
The City of Green Park has plans to increase the amount of money that can be distributed as part of its Neighborhood Enhancement Program and First-Time Homeowner Payment Assistance Program. Currently, both programs can give out amounts of $5,000 to applicants; that number may…
Gloria Dawn Higley Harvey
Gloria Dawn Higley Harvey was born to Lawrence (Larry) and Ardith Higley, Oct. 8, 1969, and passed away Aug. 20, 2026 in Ballwin, Missouri. She lived a life defined by intelligence, determination, generosity, adventure, and deep love for her family. She was a devoted wife,…
Mehlville’s student advisors recognized for service
On Sept. 24, the Mehlville Board of Education recognized its outgoing Student Advisors before the board for their service. Pictured above, Elia Krausz from Mehlville High School and Ajla Ramic from Oakville High School pose with the board. The two students have served as student…
City of Edwardsville
Published September 28Edwardsville Police Will Employ Drone for Homecoming Parade
The technology will be in use for public safety only and in accordance with Illinois law.
Local library branch to host forum for St. Louis County Circuit Court judges up for election
A “Meet the Judges” forum — featuring a panel of fifteen of the 21st Judicial Circuit judges who will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot — will be held on Oct. 5 at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library at 7 p.m. The event, held jointly by the St. Louis County...
CENTENNIAL COMMONS TEMPORARY CLOSURE 10/1
Centennial Commons will be CLOSED Thursday, October 1st, to address a plumbing issue. The facility is scheduled to REOPEN Friday, October 2nd.